A Faculty Powered By Research

We place immense importance on fostering an environment that values research and ultimately delivers cultural, social, economic and political benefits to the community. Through our research we also strive to help business, industry and government overcome the challenges they face. Research-led teaching benefits our students, and fulfils our overarching commitment to intellectual discovery and development.

As one of the region's premier learning centres in economics and business related disciplines, we've established a reputation for excellence in teaching and quality research.

Our vibrant and international learning community incorporates academics, students, corporate partners, governments, schools, and other universities and research institutions.  Central to this community is an understanding that research is the foundation of everything we do, and the platform from which future learning and development can grow and flourish.

High performing scholars and students

Many members of our faculty are distinguished scholars who have been elected fellows of the Academies of the Social Sciences and Humanities in Australia in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research and scholarship. Many are regarded as public intellectuals not only in Australia but in the global arena. The media frequently call upon our experts to contribute to debates on issues within their field of expertise.

As our reputation as a research-intensive university grows, so too does our ability to attract and retain high-performing staff and outstanding research students.

A strong research presence

Inside the academic arena we have a significant research presence, with nearly 1800 contributions to DEEWR-audited publications over the last five years. Over half of these were in peer reviewed journal articles.

We host 16 in-house journals where faculty members occupy senior editorial positions. Additionally, many of our faculty members sit on editorial boards of high profile international research journals. Their work has also resulted in a presence outside of the academic arena, with a surge of books with leading commercial publishers.

This strong research presence will undoubtedly continue into the future, thanks to our success in attracting competitive research funding. Faculty staff currently hold a record 40 Australian Research Council grants, and over the last five years we have received more than $17 million in research income.

Making a meaningful contribution

In addition to contributions to publications, our effectiveness as a Faculty is measured by the impact of our research and scholarship. Our priority is to conduct research projects that genuinely advance knowledge, and that can be applied to meet the challenges faced by business, industry and government.

Our focus is on research that influences practice, policy and regulation both nationally and internationally. Staff are regularly engaged in consulting projects and deliver applied research for major international bodies, governments, industry groups and individual companies.