The ERA assessment, which evaluates the quality of research conducted at universities around Australia, rated ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø as world standard or better in 30 areas of research.
The 18 research fields receiving the ultimate accolade of ‘well above world standard’ were Numerical and Computational Mathematics; Physical Sciences; Astronomical and Space Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Inorganic Chemistry; Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry; Environmental Science and Management; Microbiology; Agriculture, Land and Farm Management; Crop and Pasture Production; Materials Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Medical and Health Sciences; Clinical Sciences; Human Movement and Sports Science; Nutrition and Dietetics; Public Health and Health Services; and Psychology.
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Vice-Chancellor, Professor Geraldine Mackenzie, said the outstanding results put the University on par with the best in the world and were a reflection of an unrelenting quest for research excellence and strategic investment.
'We continue to attract the best and brightest minds to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and invest in state-of-the-art facilities and technology, to be well-positioned in supporting industry and driving innovation for the nation.'