From the way we learn and communicate to the way we collectively govern and express our cultural values – our research is changing how we engage with each other and our environment. We organise our research programs through specialist centres and groups that foster disciplinary and cross-disciplinary research collaborations. Our centres and groups work towards Deakin’s five research strengths.
Our research explores the diversity of society and the challenges within it.
Our research uses the social sciences, creative arts and humanities to explore pathways towards a greener future.
Our research uses social sciences, humanities, creative arts and digital technologies to explore pathways towards improved wellness.
Our research fuses theory with creativity to revolutionise technology and its ability to propel contemporary culture and learning.
Our research explores how we can minimise crime and mitigate its effects on communities.
We’re among the top 1% for arts and humanities research globally, as well as #1 in Australia for education and education research.
Our strategic research institutes undertake large-scale, world-class research to address some of the world's most complex issues. Our researchers collaborate with industry, government and institutional networks to produce smarter industry technology, improve community health and wellbeing, support sustainable development, and advance education, citizenship and cultural understanding.
The Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation is one of the world’s largest and most influential social sciences and humanities research institutes. The institute’s key research themes include social inclusion, globalisation, diversity, multiculturalism and, most recently, the impacts of COVID-19 on society.
Deakin’s strategic research centre in education, Research for Educational Impact (REDI) is a connected, collaborative and vibrant research centre that delivers and translates high-quality research into outcomes that are relevant and meaningful to our communities.
The Faculty of Arts and Education is home to two flagship research centres that work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice and to address real-world challenges.
Deakin Motion Lab is leading the charge exploring the potential of digital and screen technologies to enhance our learning, work and entertainment experiences.
In addition to our research institutes and centres, our research spans 12 specialist research groups that conduct research across Deakin's five research strengths.
Do you want to undertake cutting-edge research that makes an impact across education, humanities and social sciences, communication and creative arts? Learn everything you need to know about studying a research degree with us, including entry requirements, pathways and scholarships.
The Centre for Contemporary Histories has developed collaborations with Indigenous communities and various organisations inside Australia and internationally to reveal the story of the entanglement of Indigenous and Western Knowledges in the mid 1800s.
Alistair Macauley believes the world needs more music and philosophy. His PhD research combines these two passions, setting him up for a career in post-doctoral research.
Deakin Motion Lab focuses on three areas of emerging technology research within the visual arts industries. Each of the projects showcase research in Virtual Production, Participatory Screen, and Immersive Realities.
Amrita Kamath is passionate about science. That's why through her PhD, she’s researching ways that science can be made more engaging and interesting for students.
Get in touch with our team to find out more on our research programs, media expertise and collaboration.
