The University of Tasmania has been rated as the top university in the world for academic research into the Southern Ocean.
New rankings compiled by data analytics firm League of Scholars put UTAS in the top spot, while also ranking a further 15 Australian universities as leading the world in 39 other areas of study.
Associate professor at UTAS’ Institute for Marine and Antartctic Studies Dr Zanna Chase said the university is involved in researching many different facets of the Southern Ocean.
This includes the ocean’s carbon cycle, chemistry, geology, paleo-climate, biological systems and Antarctica.
“We’re so lucky to be located so close to the Southern Ocean,” Dr Chase said.
“You’ve got [ice breaker] ships from right outside our door and its a great opportunity to go and do Southern Ocean research and fieldwork.”
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Stefan came to The Examiner after working as a copywriter at a digital media firm in Melbourne and interning at The Conversation. He is enthusiastic about reporting on business, local government and environmental issues. When he is not chained to his work desk, Stefan enjoys getting brunch, reading Saul Bellow novels and watching Carlton games.
