Researchers at the Alfred Deakin Research Institute undertake research relating to key themes, Leadership, Development and Governance in Australian and international perspectives. Researchers at the Institute aim to ensure that high quality research in the social sciences and humanities promotes debate and has public policy impact. They build links across disciplinary areas, and with external partners, addressing research questions of high contemporary significance.
The Institute promotes research that will enhance Australia's future economic, social and cultural wellbeing. This includes research informing development in regional communities and research informing understanding of a changing world and Australia's role therein.
The Institute has its headquarters at the Geelong Waterfront Campus and its members work across all of Deakin's four campuses.
