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.

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Latest news from School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment

Dark rain clouds rolling over Melbourne CBD

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 rough gray rock sample with irregular surfaces, containing shiny gold-colored metallic flecks and veins, photographed against a plain light background.

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 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

Professor Peter Cawood awarded prestigious Murchison Medal

Congratulations to Professor Peter Cawood, from the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, on being awarded the 2026 Murchison Medal.

Earth Atmosphere and Environment 27 February, 2026

Associate Professor Kathryn Fitzsimmons: Be brave and don’t be daunted

For Associate Professor Kathryn Fitzsimmons, an ARC Future Fellowship awardee in 2025, the story of Earth’s deserts is a story about people, climate, resilience, and deep time.

Science 11 February, 2026

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