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The science of complex systems governs the world around us, which is possibly why this field is one of the fastest growing areas of science.

New computer modelling approaches are revealing the common features of systems as diverse as the weather, economies and ecosystems and improving our understanding of the unexpected emergent behaviour that these complex systems exhibit.

The CSIRO Centre for Complex Systems Science supports a network of scientists who research complex systems, by providing opportunities for collaboration, sharing of ideas and capacity building.

Learn more about the CSIRO Centre for Complex Systems Science.

 

Research

Our CSS research covers four broad areas: Complex Biological Systems; Complex Social and Economic Systems; Complex Physical Systems; and Complex Systems Science Fundamentals. Read explanations of these four areas.

News & Events

Want to know the latest CSS news, or find out about upcoming CSS events? Read our media releases, or for more detailed information, have a look at our fact sheets or download a publication.

Communities of practice

The Centre supports a range of mechanisms for bringing researchers together from different disciplines to share CSS knowledge and develop research collaborations.

People

CSS researchers work in a wide range of disciplines across the organisation.

Contact

Dr Rachel Williams
Network Coordinator
Complex Systems
Phone: 61 2 6242 1748 
Fax: 61 2 6242 1677