School Of Earth And Environmental Science

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The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is located in Townsville and Cairns, central to the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropical Rainforests World Heritage Areas, and at the gateway to the world class mineral fields of NE Australia, Papua New Guinea and the West Pacific.

The school is proud of its multi-disciplinary approach, its international outlook, and its extensive network of collaborations with private and government organisations, linked to a strong research tradition and a dynamic learning environment. These attributes ensure that the School is a major contributor to the University’s reputation and listing in the TOP 5% of the World's Universities, and an important factor in our success in producing informed, effective and skilled graduates.

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (SEES) is a leading research entity in JCU, and plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the University’s international profile.The School’s strategic intent is to be the top research and education centre for the study of Earth and Environmental Sciences in the tropics, and to provide high-quality, internationally competitive courses that reflect the unique environment represented by northern Australia and the SW Pacific region. To this end the School aims to expand knowledge and understanding of the Earth’s complex systems, its natural resources and human interaction with the physical and biological environment, to promote responsible Earth stewardship.