Welcome

Having marked its centenary year in 2010, the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is proud to celebrate its rich and illustrious history. Our founding principles of thorough scientific investigation and teaching excellence have shaped our development into a community of distinguished international researchers and educators. Looking ahead, the faculty's offering is unique with modern, innovative degrees that produce highly skilled graduates equipped with the skills needed to address the changing world we live in. Our focus is on providing the knowledge that will underpin solutions to the most significant and challenging issues of our time and we welcome students who share our passion.

Finding solutions is an exciting career path, and opportunities for skilled graduates in "new science" areas are growing exponentially. Previously unheard of fields such as carbon and water trading, food futures and sustainability complement recent developments in science and technology. We recently prepared a vision statement that we call GR². This vision is to build the knowledge needed to tackle the massive challenge of feeding the world using less water, less energy, and probably less land. The title – GR² – stands for a "green resolution" – our resolution to tackle a problem that is now many fold more difficult than it was 40 years ago.

Our degrees offer rich educational experiences that encompass a comprehensive range of disciplines. The carefully constructed curriculum prepares graduates for a range of careers. We pride ourselves on teaching excellence and students are able to learn from internationally renowned research leaders. Units offered in the third and fourth year allow students to tailor their focus and develop cutting edge knowledge of their chosen fields of study.

Our emphasis on ecosystem science – those that truly impact at local, regional and global scales – meets head-on the challenges of the future. On behalf of the faculty, I warmly invite you to join us and begin your exciting career.

Professor Mark Adams
Dean