
Geohazards & tectonics
A challenge to today’s society is how to deal with natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes that arise from the tectonic evolution of the planet.

Future energy
Earth Scientists have a key role to play as energy policy shifts away from extraction of fossil fuels to a focus on renewable energy.

Deep Earth
Processes happening deep within the Earth can have major impacts on the Earth's surface.

Oceans & climate
We are addressing fundamental questions about the role of the ocean in a changing climate across space and time.

Ecosystem dynamics
Research within this theme is focused upon developing improved mechanistic understanding on the functioning of diverse ecosystems.