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Presentation of Calligraphy by Local Talent

Sydney calligrapher Mr David Liu presented three pieces of calligraphy on 17 October to congratulate its opening.

Microbes at the Root of Sustainable Farming

Prof Brajesh Singh is developing microbial engineering tools that could sustainably increase agricultural output to produce food for a rapidly increasing population....

Visit by Xiamen University Delegation

President of Xiamen University Professor Chongshi Zhu led a delegation to visit the Institute on 17 October as part of their visit to Western Sydney University.

Sowing Seeds for the Future of Forests

Dr Paul Rymer is searching for genetic features that contribute to trees’ adaptation to climate change, so that they can be taken into account for forest management...

Diplomatic Visit

Western Sydney University hosted an important diplomatic visit to its Parramatta campus on 29 September 2016.

Research Highlights

Soil Biology And Genomics

Our Soil Biology and Genomics theme focuses on how environmental change influences the amazing diversity of life in soils, including its fungi, bacteria and animals... Read more about Soil Biology And Genomics

Plants, Animals and Interactions

Our Plants, Animals and Interactions theme explores how these changes affect the ecology and physiology of plants and animals... Read more about Plants, Animals and Interactions

Ecosystem Function and Integration

We explore how changes in climate, land use and cover affect the exchanges of carbon, nutrients, water, and energy. Using models, we integrate processes at scales ranging from leaf to globe. Read more about Ecosystem Function and Integration