The Institute for Geoscience Research (TIGeR)

Welcome to TIGeR. The Institute for Geoscience Research brings together world-leading researchers across the spectrum of geoscientific and allied disciplines within Curtin University with the common goal of understanding the mechanisms and the timescales of the processes that control Earth’s dynamic evolution. Since the establishment of TIGeR in 2006, our members have been at the forefront of innovative geoscience research, resulting in consistently high rankings for Curtin University in the fields of Geology and Geochemistry in the national Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessments. Drawing upon excellent in-house research facilities at Curtin and via a network of local, national and international collaborators, our people investigate processes operating from the atomic to planetary scale. Our aim is to further our scientific understanding of Earth’s origin within the Solar System, its evolution to its current configuration, and the natural element cycles responsible for the distribution and formation of vital mineral, energy and water resources. Through education and research training, we aim to transfer knowledge and skills to the next generation of geoscientists, and inspire the public to a greater appreciation of planet Earth.