Research concentrations
- Centre for Comparative Water Policies and Laws
- Centre for Peace, Conflict and Mediation
- Centre for Post-colonial Studies
- Centre for Research in Education, Equity and Work
- Centre for Studies in Literacy, Policy and Learning Cultures
- Centre for Work and Life
- Group for Research in Integrity and Governance
- Research Centre for Gender Studies
- Social Policy Research Group
Centre for Comparative Water Policies and Laws
Coordinator: Prof Jennifer McKay
This multi-disciplinary centre aims to engage with, and be a focal point for, research into the legal, economic, social and cultural evaluation of Australian and international water policies and laws.
Centre for Peace, Conflict and Mediation
Coordinator: Assoc Prof Dale Bagshaw
The Conflict Management Research Group promotes the study and the management of conflict, in all its areas, whether by the processes of the legal system or otherwise, for the benefit of the diverse cultural groups in contemporary Australia.
Centre for Post-colonial Studies
Director: Prof Pal Ahluwalia
The Centre for Post-colonial Studies harnesses the breadth of contemporary post-colonial perspectives to examine questions of power and representation that impact on the development of sustainable modern societies.
Centre for Research in Education, Equity and Work
Acting Director: Dr Tom Stehlik
The Centre for Research in Education, Equity and Work (CREEW) has over 80 members engaged in a broad range of research activities in the key areas of education, employment, equity and the community.
Centre for Studies in Literacy, Policy and Learning Cultures
Director: Dr Phil Cormack
The Centre for Studies in Literacy, Policy and Learning Cultures is a nationally and internationally recognised leader in its field with a strong postgraduate program and educator participation.
Centre for Work and Life
Director: Prof Barbara Pocock
The Centre for Work and Life investigates work and its intersection with households, community and social life in Australia.
Group for Research in Integrity and Governance
Convenor: Dr Howard Harris
The Group for Research in Integrity and Governance (GIG) conducts research and engages with practitioners in the areas of corporate governance and many aspects of integrity.
Research Centre for Gender Studies
Acting Director: Assoc Prof Suzanne Franzway
The Research Centre for Gender Studies looks at gender, work and economy, gender and education, and gender and cultural studies.
Social Policy Research Group
The Social Policy Research Group focuses on social justice and social policy, the impact of economic and welfare reform on disadvantaged groups in the community, inequality, and social exclusion.