School of Global, Urban and Social Studies

School of Global, Urban and Social Studies

The School of Global, Urban and Social Studies delivers education, training and research that contribute to a just and sustainable world. Join us today.

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Welcome to GUSS

The School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS) is one of RMIT’s largest schools with a vibrant interdisciplinary education, training and research culture that demonstrates our shared commitment to sustainability, justice, equality, and radical care for people and planet. 

The school’s teaching programs from undergraduate to PhD are delivered by leading subject experts from the applied humanities and social sciences.

Read Professor Katherine Johnson’s full welcome here

Teaching areas

Criminology & Justice Studies

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Global & Language Studies

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Social Work & Human Services

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Sustainability & Urban Planning

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Research

The School of Global, Urban and Social Studies works in partnership with industry and communities to respond to the most pressing social and environmental needs of our time by delivering research outcomes that promote sustainability for people and the planet.

Research centres and groups

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Social Equity Research Centre

Launched in 2023, the Social Equity Research Centre provides a platform for a multidisciplinary community of practice across a range of thematic areas related to delivering transformational research for social justice and equity.

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Centre for Urban Research

The Centre for Urban Research is a dynamic hub for interdisciplinary urban research. Through its research, the Centre is directly responding to the globally important need to shape cities that are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

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Industry

RMIT's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS) actively develop and nurture partnerships with industry and communities.

The School's longstanding partnerships inform our research and teaching, producing work-ready graduates.

Explore our industry partnerships by teaching area:

Criminology & Justice Studies

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Global & Language Studies

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Social Work & Human Services

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Sustainability & Urban Planning

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News

A person is on their bed in the dark with their knees bent towards their chest, clutching their face with their hands in distraught.

Sexual assault survivors deserve a gold standard reporting experience
Society and Environment
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A world-first report examining alternative ways for victim-survivors to report sexual assault says under-reporting could be reduced if moved away from law enforcement, but it will need greater support and funding to be sustainable and secure.

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Cold storage research could put a freeze on red meat waste
Society and Environment
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A new report shows inconsistent fridge temperatures and confusing cold storage advice could be contributing to meat waste in Aussie households.

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Still work to do on making mental health services accessible for LGBTIQA+ people in distress
Society and Environment
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Barriers to accessing potentially life-saving support persist, according to new research into suicidality in the LGBTIQA+ community.

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Northsiders are more connected to nature than southsiders: study
Society and Environment
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New research into Melburnians’ connection to nature is helping the City of Melbourne understand how to engage its community members in conservation efforts.

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Contact

Visit us

Address: 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Location: Building 8, Level 10
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am–5pm
Phone: +61 3 9925 2328
Email address: guss.reception@rmit.edu.au

Postal address

School of Global, Urban and Social Studies
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne, Victoria - 3001

Current student enquiries

RMIT Connect Student Portal

Phone: Call +61 3 9925 5000 and select the option to 'Speak to your School' then 'College of Design and Social Context'.
Operating hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Thurs, 10am-5pm Friday excluding public holidays.

Research

Centre for Urban Research: cur@rmit.edu.au
Social Equity Research Centre: serc@rmit.edu.au

 

People

The School of Global, Urban and Social Studies is led by a team of professionals with knowledge and experience across their fields, including sustainability, language studies, justice, and social work, and more.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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