Future Regions Research Centre (FRRC)

About us

We aim to create new knowledge and innovative solutions to the grand challenges that impact both our natural and constructed environments.

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Resilient Landscapes and Aquatic Systems

This stream evaluates the health of landscapes and aquatic systems and explores appropriate measures for their remediation.

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Stable Landforms and Mine Rehabilitation

This stream aims to stabilise landscapes and mining landforms through soil conditioning and revegetation programs to address further deterioration.

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Soil Health, Food and Fibre

This stream explores the contribution of soils to the long-term stability of landforms and their role in capturing carbon and advancing agriculture.

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Circular Economy

This stream mobilises environmental engineering, advanced monitoring and modelling expertise to improve how we use and re-use products and waste.

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Society and Heritage

This stream explores how changes in society and the natural environment interact and seeks to integrate environmental values within social practices and policy.

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Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Engineering Research Group (GHERG)

GHERG combines a wealth of research experience in geomechanics, hydrogeology and soil science for the purposes of open-pit mine research.

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Nanya Station

Nanya Station is a magnificent 40,000 hectare property in far western New South Wales and an important resource in our conservation research and education programs.

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Horsham Research Hub

The Horsham Research Hub aims to help regional and rural communities achieve innovation and collaboration, with a focus on economic development, effective service delivery and a strong sense of wellbeing.

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