Our research programs address major challenges, within which we examine the following themes.

  • Cultural Diversity: Migration and mobility; Social inclusion, cohesion and equity; Access to justice; and Community services
  • Urbanisation – Leading Urban Planning for the West & Beyond: Infrastructure and services; Urban and peri-urban planning; and Quality of life
  • Climate Change: Impact analysis, mitigation and adaptation; Infrastructure and planning; Risk analysis and management; and Decision support
  • Industrial Futures Preparing Technology-driven Futures: Technological change; Product innovation; Economic policy; and Regulation and governance
  • Future of Work: Technological change; Micro, small and medium business; and Skill and knowledge development