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Social and Global Studies Centre

Welcome to the RMIT Social and Global Studies Centre

The Social and Global Studies Centre (SGSC) was launched in 2018 with the mission to deliver transformative research for social justice.

Our research develops new knowledge and critical interventions to transform policy, practice, culture and lives, locally, nationally and internationally. It is underpinned by a commitment to respond to the Global Challenges agenda and is aligned with five 2030 SDGs: good health and well-being; gender equity; reduced inequalities; peace, justice and strong institutions; quality education.

Research Themes

Citizenship, Social Policy & Practice

Crime, Justice & Global Security

Gender & Sexuality

Health and Wellbeing in Society

Language, Culture & International Education

Peacebuilding, Migration & Development

Our Sustainable Development Focus

The Social & Global Studies Centre is committed to producing research that promotes and contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The work conducted within the Centre is specifically focused on Reducing Inequalities; Gender Equality; Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions; Good Health and Well-Being; and, Quality Education.

RMIT & the Sustainable Development Goals

Research Translation and Partnerships

Healthtalk Australia

Healthtalk Australia

An online collection of film and audio interviews and articles providing valuable insight into the experiences of a variety of health conditions and related services.

Unison Housing Research Lab

Unison Housing Research Lab

Working directly with service providers to evaluate the effectiveness of homelessness support programs and improve public initiatives.

EU Research Network

Investigating Australian-EU relations and the potential for international collaboration and partnerships.

News

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Recognising innovative and impactful urban agriculture projects

Society and Environment

01 Mar 2023

Supported by RMIT Europe, the Edible Cities Network has announced the winners of its annual awards, featuring innovative and impactful urban agriculture projects from around the world.

RMIT Europe and EIT Urban Mobility partner to tackle air pollution

Society and Environment

30 Jan 2023

A series of free online courses developed by RMIT and industry experts is helping urban planning professionals to tackle a crucial question: "How can we improve air quality in our cities?"

Malaysia City

New report aims to strengthen Victoria’s connections with Southeast Asia

Business and Entrepreneurship

25 Aug 2022

A new report out of the RMIT Asia Trade and Innovation Hub has made 19 recommendations designed to strengthen Victoria’s connections with the countries of Southeast Asia.

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Urban planning for healthier lives

Society and Environment

14 Jun 2022

Distinguished Professor Billie Giles-Corti says she was a lone wolf when she started her research career. Now she’s part of a global network making the connections between liveability and health outcomes.

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Contact

Visit us

Address: 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC - 3000
Location: Melbourne City campus , Building 8, Level 10
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00am–5.00pm

Postal address

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

Academic Services team

Current Student enquiries: RMIT Connect Portal

Academic Services (academic staff support): social.global@rmit.edu.au

Research

Centre: social.global@rmit.edu.au
School: guss.research@rmit.edu.au

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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.

More information