ACU's institutes and centres unite researchers, partners and communities through interdisciplinary, mission-driven research that translates knowledge into real-world impact. Browse our institutes and centres to discover areas of expertise, connected researchers, and opportunities to collaborate, study or engage.
Advancing interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences research that deepens understanding of society, culture, and human experience.
Transforming education through research in learning, teaching practice, educational systems, and teacher development.
Promoting wellbeing, resilience, positive education, and human flourishing through interdisciplinary research and practice.
Investigating religion, theology, philosophy, and society through rigorous interdisciplinary scholarship and critical inquiry.
Working to improve the safety, wellbeing, and participation of children and young people through evidence-informed research.
Advancing innovative health research to improve physical and mental wellbeing across communities and healthcare systems.
Leading evidence-based nursing and health services research to improve patient care, healthcare systems, and clinical outcomes.
Providing expertise in liturgy, sacramental theology, and sacred arts to enrich worship, formation, and theological understanding.
Advancing research into literacy, language, reading, and writing to improve educational outcomes for learners of all ages.
Investigating how built and natural environments shape physical activity, cognitive health, and overall wellbeing.
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Exploring metabolism, nutrition, exercise, and physiology to optimise health, athletic performance, and disease prevention.
Connecting humanities and social science research with regional communities to address local and global challenges.
Exploring women's history, gender equity, and social change through historical and interdisciplinary research.
Conducting interdisciplinary research into brain health, mental wellbeing, cognition, and neurological conditions across the lifespan.
Improving the health, wellbeing, and support systems for veterans and their families through applied research and advocacy.
Supporting research-informed nursing practice and innovation in healthcare delivery and workforce development.
Exploring ethical questions in healthcare, science, and public life to support compassionate and just decision-making.
Providing research and education in bioethics, human dignity, and moral issues in healthcare and emerging technologies.
Developing innovative approaches to educational assessment, learning analytics, and digital data in education systems.
Examining migration, displacement, and humanitarian issues to promote justice, inclusion, and human dignity.
Advancing scholarship on the Second Vatican Council and its continuing influence on theology, church life, and society.
Enhancing human performance, recovery, injury prevention, and sports science through cutting-edge research and technology.