School of Physics, Chemistry & Earth Sciences
Exploring knowledge from the sub-atomic to the extra-terrestrial.
Research and teaching in our School focuses on the disciplines of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences. We are internationally regarded researchers whose ground-breaking and award-winning discoveries are changing the way we understand the world from the nanoscale to the universe.
We have made valuable contributions to scientific research, are industry leaders, have received Nobel Prizes and have explored the Antarctic. We bring this wealth of experience into the classroom.
Harness your curiosity – join in our research or study with us. Let’s work together to discover new perspectives on the world at all scales.
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Research and collaboration
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Expand your industry connections and discipline-specific skills with one of four PhD and Masters-level research degrees.
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Learn from our world-renowned experts and make ground-breaking discoveries in one of the world's most innovative environments.
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Latest news
Sparc Hydrogen awarded for creating a greener future in SA
Green energy company Sparc Hydrogen has received a Climate Leaders Award in the Small to Medium Enterprise category from the South Australian Premier’s Climate Change Council in conjunction with researchers from the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences.
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