Multi-institution centres

This centre enables research excellence by providing world class microscopy and microanalysis facilities and expertise to publicly funded researchers and industry.

The Centre for Exploration Targeting (CET) undertakes fundamental and applied research to improve the rate and quality of mineral exploration success.

The Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO) unites the world’s top astronomers in a focused collaborative environment and is changing the way we understand the Cosmos.

The Centre of Excellence for Core to Crust Fluid Systems (CCFS) integrates previously disparate fields – geochemistry, petrophysics, geophysics and numerical and thermodynamical modelling – to reach a new level of understanding of Earth’s dynamics and the fluid cycle(s) through time.

The Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) devises new ways of dealing with and preventing contamination of soil, water and air.

The Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC) is one of the world’s leading collaborative research organisations focused on carbon dioxide capture and geological sequestration.

The CRCSI conducts user-driven research in spatial information that address issues of national importance. They also perform commissioned research projects for key clients.

The Cooperative Research Centre Mining’s aim is to deliver a stream of innovative solutions that substantially enhances both safety and productivity.

The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) is a collaborative centre based in Perth, achieving research excellence in astronomical science and engineering.

The John De Laeter Centre is engaged in research within the areas of biogeochemistry, cosmochemistry, geochronology, organic geochemistry, radiogenic isotope studies, stable isotope geochemistry and thermochronology.

The Pawsey Supercomputing Centre is encouraging and energising research using supercomputing, large scale data storage and visualisation in Western Australia.

The Western Australian Energy Research Alliance (WA ERA) delivers direct access to a critical mass of leading researchers actively addressing industry research challenges with world-scale resources.

The Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) carries out research into climate change, biodiversity, the iconic Ningaloo Marine Park, sustainable fisheries, biotechnology and oceanography, and has overseen the development of a marine bioresources library that will store thousands of marine samples collected by researchers.

The Western Australian Satellite Technology and Applications Consortium (WASTAC) main objectives are to maintain a reliable, comprehensive and accessible archive of NOAA-AVHRR, MODIS and SeaWiFS satellite data.