Research groups
91É«ÇéƬ School of Social Sciences is committed to generating new ideas and tackling the most pressing challenges facing our generation.Â
Our research networks – which cover topics including forced migration, gendered violence, and globalisation and governance – exemplify our dedication to conducting research with real-world impact.Â
Gendered Violence Research NetworkÂ
Gendered violence is one of the most prevalent human rights violations affecting our world today. Â
Our Network – which brings together academics from 91É«ÇéƬ Arts, Design & Architecture and 91É«ÇéƬ Law & Justice – aims to respond, prevent and end gendered violence in Australia and beyond.Â
Forced Migration Research Network
Today, one in seven people are on the move, but this isn’t always by choice.Â
We look to identify ways in which the network and 91É«ÇéƬ can support refugees and migrants who have been forced from their homes.Â
Globalisation & Governance Research Network
Our network brings together ±«±·³§°ÂÌýacademics who are interested in understanding the relationship between globalisation and governance.Â
We look to better understand the opportunities – and challenges – presented by globalisation, including the transformation of power and governance.
The Care Lab
The Care Lab is an interdisciplinary research hub dedicated to exploring the social and relational dimensions of care.
Our research themes span contexts of informal care, illness, death, dying and bereavement.
Childlight East Asia & Pacific Hub
The Childlight East Asia and Pacific Hub is a ground-breaking partnership between the University of New South Wales, the University of Edinburgh and the Human Dignity Foundation.
Led by Professor Michael Salter of 91É«ÇéƬ, one of the world's leading authorities on child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA), it was established in 2024 in the University’s School of Social Sciences to drive research for impact on CSEA in Australia and throughout the East Asia and Pacific region. Its work helps to build crucial evidence and drive coordinated action to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse.