Our regional & global context
Engagement and influence in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« fundamentally understands the importance of the Asia-Pacific region to the future of Australia, and for more than half a century has been the pre-eminent centre for research. Strong connections to governments and communities here and abroad fulfil the vision of an institution with a truly national role.
Research areas
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Northern Australia
¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« has a strong historical and emerging focus in Northern Australia, partnering with communities to build knowledge of environmental and cultural assets, and provide a crucial intellectual voice to inform and respond to the government agenda. The North Australia Research Unit in Darwin helps facilitate research in the region.
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International studies
¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« seeks a global perspective on the biggest issues facing society, engaging in wide-ranging scholarship and collaborative projects. Complementing our emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region, our centres and schools host expertise in regions important to Australian development, culture and economy.
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Economic growth & wellbeing
¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« is a powerhouse of business research and policy impact in Australia, with deep connection to Government and international institutions. ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« boasts strengths in macroeconomics and global finance, development and corporate strategy, among other disciplines.
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Regulation, justice & law
¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« has a strong research culture exemplified by high-profile scholarship across multiple fields, including legal systems and governance, Australian, international and public law, social justice, human rights and criminology.
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Political sciences
Currently ranked seventh in the world by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (Politics and International Studies), ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« has long been a leading institution in international relations and Australian and international political studies, consistent with our mission as Australia’s national university.
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Prosperity in our region
Development studies have been a strength of ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« for many years, with engagement across multiple disciplines. Research undertaken here employs innovative methodologies together with a solid grounding in theory. Creative interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged.
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Asia & Pacific countries
¹Ü¼ÒÆÅ×ÊÁϾ«×¼´óÈ« hosts the largest assembly of scholars dedicated to working on Asia and the Pacific in the English-speaking world. This unrivaled concentration, and our extensive collections, make us the foremost centre in Australia, encompassing expertise on various countries’ cultures and languages.
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