School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment

School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment

From the red plains of Broken Hill to Antarctica, we study the Earth’s core, its atmosphere and everything in between. A new, hands-on way to explore and learn earth sciences.

Monash University is ranked 31st in the world for 2027 (QS)

The school subjects are ranked:

Atmospheric Science - 46th (ARWC Subject Rankings  2027)

Geography - 51-100th (QS Subject Rankings 2027)

Geology, Geophysics - 47th (QS Subject rankings 2027)

Environmental Sciences - 52nd (QS Subject rankings 2027)

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Whether you think global or local, a PhD equips you to help your community.

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Unlock the mysteries of our planet – from its core to its atmosphere.

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Latest news from School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment

A wide landscape photograph of rolling golden-yellow sand dunes in a desert. Sharp ridges across the dunes create strong dark shadows on one side and sunlit slopes on the other. In the background, a light blue sky is dotted with soft, scattered

World-first global sand dunes map reveals clues to distant worlds, including Mars

A new study from Monash University has delivered the most complete and accurate digital map of Earth’s wind-blown sand dunes to date.
Earth Atmosphere and Environment 21 August, 2026

Invisible microbes ‘mining’ toxic waste in the Flinders Ranges

Four-panel scientific photograph illustrating sample collection sites on a grassy, rocky hillside. Shows a researcher, terrain slopes, close-up reddish gravel with a hammer scale, and a small bird on rocky ground.
Monash University scientists found microscopic life breaking down decades-old mining waste in South Australia, converting stable radioactive and toxic metals into mobile nanoparticles.
Earth Atmosphere and Environment 21 July, 2026

New study sheds light on Victoria’s future rainfall

The study highlights the important role of natural climate variability in shaping recent rainfall patterns, and how this influences expectations for the future.
Earth Atmosphere and Environment 1 June, 2026

Copper’s “gatekeeper” could unlock cleaner energy future

A common mineral hiding in plain sight could hold the key to making copper production cleaner, faster and more efficient, just as global demand for the metal surges to power the energy transition.
Earth Atmosphere and Environment 15 April, 2026
Australia’s climate is now operating on a different baseline

Australia’s climate is shifting at breakneck speed, and a Monash expert is helping explain why

A new national report released by the Climate Council, Breakneck Speed: Summer of Climate Whiplash, provides the clearest picture yet of how rapidly these extremes are accelerating.
Earth Atmosphere and Environment 19 March, 2026
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