Overview

The Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER) is the brand champion of University of Adelaide-wide initiatives and key portal of research capabilities within sustainability, energy and resources. ISER showcases the University of Adelaide’s finest talent in large-scale research and industry innovation in sustainability, energy and resources, wherever they may be anchored in our Faculties and Institutes. Vision: To be a globally recognised transdisciplinary and collaborative thought leader within the domains of Sustainability, Energy and Resources. Mission: Building a better future through globally impactful large-scale transdisciplinary and collaborative sustainability research to advance towards Net Zero, anchored in one of the most liveable cities and states in the world. Our objectives: - Building sovereign capability: Play a strong role in the creation of new industries and research that advances sovereign capability - Research excellence and discovery: Deliver and celebrate outstanding performance. Be the umbrella for the University’s highly cited researchers in our sectors and grow a global cohort of highly cited titleholders. - Translation: Translate cutting-edge research into impact through multi-disciplinary collaborations with local and world-leading partners whose focus is on improving UN-Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). - Diversity and inclusion: Contribute to improve Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in industry and the University through mentorship and professional development of students, staff and industry leaders. - Talent development: Provide professional and further education for those wanting to hone their knowledge and place emphasis on sustainability credentials and creation of social value. - Community engagement: Committed to support local, state and federal governments to reshape their policies and encourage our partners to join us in the pursuit of our SDGs.