Research
Researchers from the School of Social Sciences and Psychology are at the forefront nationally and internationally of debates in a number of disciplines and interdisciplinary fields. This standing is evidenced by our demonstrated achievements in publications, research higher degree completions and external grants. The School also has a strong commitment to conducting research that is ethical, engaged and practice-oriented and many members of staff work closely in their research with the private sector, not-for-profit bodies and all levels of government.
The research profile of the School reflects its demonstrated achievements in:
- Child and family studies
- Cities and communities
- Criminology and criminal justice
- Cultural policy and planning
- Development studies
- Peace and humanitarian studies
- Psychology
- Race and ethnicity
- Social and political theory
- Studies in religion
- Tourism and heritage
- Urban and cultural geography
The School of Social Sciences and Psychology fosters an environment that supports the research activity of academic staff and higher degree research candidates. It is also proud of its productive and cooperative relationships with University research centres in cognate areas.
We invite you to explore the wider research links to learn more about us.
- Foundational Processes of Behaviour (FPB)
- Diversities, Ethics and Education (DEE)
- Challenging Racism
- City After Dark
Staff in the School are members of the following University research centres and groups:
- Institute for Culture and Society (opens in a new window)
- Religion and Society Research Centre (opens in a new window)
- Urban Research Centre (URC) (opens in a new window)
- Centre for Health Research (opens in a new window)
