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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

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

29 Nov 2023

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.

A person taking out a bag of meat that's in a freezer.

Cold storage research could put a freeze on red meat waste

Society and Environment

24 Oct 2023

A new report shows inconsistent fridge temperatures and confusing cold storage advice could be contributing to meat waste in Aussie households.

An illustration of two people with a hand holding the pride flag in the background. The Torres Strait Island, Aborginal and Pride flags are also on the left side.

Still work to do on making mental health services accessible for LGBTIQA+ people in distress

Society and Environment

07 Sep 2023

Barriers to accessing potentially life-saving support persist, according to new research into suicidality in the LGBTIQA+ community.

A person is walking along the Maribyrnong River. The path is surrounded with plants. A bridge is visible in the distance.

Northsiders are more connected to nature than southsiders: study

Society and Environment

01 Jun 2023

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: 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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Stay up to date with the Social & Global Studies Centre's latest news, events & publications on
Twitter @SGSC_RMIT

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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