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About the Hawke Research Institute
 

Overview

Named after Australia's second longest serving prime minister, the Hawke Research Institute was established in 1997 to undertake public policy research in association with the newly established Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre. In 2004, the Hawke Institute was expanded, with a strong commitment to working towards social inclusion, support for Indigenous communities, care for the aged and the maintenance of trust in areas as varied as government, corporations, schools and families. Today, the HRI is affiliated with researchers from several research concentrations with approximately 60 staff and researchers and a research income of approximately $2 million per year.

Our approach

The shape of the HRI has been evolving since its inception and has gathered pace with its designation as one of the university's flagship institutes.

Our strengths include:

Within and across these areas – and across the university's broader expertise in such fields as urban development, the environment, public health, business and information technology – researchers work in a number of networks and clusters to address contemporary social problems. The Hawke's vibrant program of seminars includes contributions from many national and international visiting scholars, our own leading researchers and research students. There is an ongoing commitment to engaging deeply with a range of social theories, research methodologies and the interface between research and policy.

Hawke Research Institute report 2009–2010 (PDF 1 MB)
 

The Hawke Research Institute is a member of:

It is affiliated with the Australian Association for Professional and Applied Ethics.
 

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