Our multidisciplinary research takes a contemporary approach to education, the arts and business to create a brighter and more inclusive future for everyone. We reflect on the past, integrating First Nations knowledges and cultural histories, to drive positive change in society and culture.
Find out more about our research highlights below and discover how we're making a big impact.
Our researchers are exploring the work of Queenscliff-based charity Cottage by the Sea, validating and drawing attention to its transformative impact on the lives of disadvantaged youth in the region.
Our researchers from the School of Communication and Creative Arts have partnered with the ABC to explore new ways to support a sustainable news industry in regional and rural areas and ensure the future of high-quality local journalism.
Our researchers are advocating for First Nations knowledges, principles and understandings to be embedded into the national curriculum, so that this knowledge can be celebrated and bolster current teaching in innovative ways.
We always come back to, ‘So, what do we need to do about it?’ Not only focusing on individual actions, but also thinking about how we work in collectives, to consider the implications of living in a society and how we might learn to do that differently.
Dr Peta White
Associate professor, Science and Environmental Education
Our world-class society and culture research is led by true innovators in their fields. Use our 'Find an Expert' tool to get to know some of our experts and what they hope to accomplish going forward.
At Deakin, we’re interested in how people learn, work and play, supporting communities across the world to be resilient, vibrant and inclusive.
Deakin Motion Lab is a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and knowledge community focused on exploring the potential of digital and screen technologies to enhance our learning, work and entertainment experiences.
The Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation is one of the world’s largest and most influential social sciences and humanities research institutes. Its research focuses on social inclusion, diversity, multiculturalism and the impacts of COVID-19 on society.
Deakin’s Centre for Research for Educational Impact interrogates how education works in our communities and translates its findings into practical applications across educational theory, policy, teacher practice and student learning.
Explore all of Deakin’s groundbreaking society and culture research across our institutes, centres, groups, collaborations and partnerships by visiting our community tool and filtering by ‘advancing society and culture’.
Our researchers are working together to foster a collaborative research approach that unlocks new angles, solutions and ways of thinking. Learn more about the projects and world-class research being led by our faculties.
We are committed to building resilient, vibrant and inclusive communities through innovative research. Find out how you can get involved for a brighter future.
