Research in our faculty
Centres and Units
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Assessment and Evaluation Research Centre
The Assessment Research Centre focuses on improving assessment and reporting through a four-step process of research, publications, development and teaching.
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Centre for Wellbeing Science
The purpose of the Centre for Wellbeing Science is to advance the science and practice of wellbeing for students, teachers and education systems.
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Melbourne Assessment
Melbourne Assessment provides next-generation research-based transformative assessment tools, credentials and services, empowering systems and schools to assess and credential the complex competencies learners need for life.
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Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education
The Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education conducts research and professional development in the fields of higher education teaching and learning, research, engagement, and leadership and management.
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Melbourne Social Equity Institute
The Melbourne Social Equity Institute brings together researchers to address disadvantage across social life, including health, education, housing, culture, work and transport.
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Research in Effective Education in Early Childhood Centre
Our purpose is to make a sustained impact upon the lives of young Australians through advancing the quality of early learning experiences for all children. The REEaCh Hub works to translate research findings into real-life solutions so that all young children can realize their potential.
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Youth Research Collective
The Youth Research Collective takes a holistic approach to children’s and young peoples’ lives, seeking to understand and improve their learning, participation and wellbeing.
Research Hubs
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Continuing, Vocational and Educational Policy Hub
The Continuing, Vocational and Educational Policy (CVEP) Hub contributes to the growth of knowledge about education and training in Australia through evidence-driven scholarly analysis, consultancy and policy advice.
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Educational Philosophy Research Hub
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Global Childhoods Research Hub
The Global Childhoods Research Hub responds to the need for new structures and theorising of childhood, children’s capabilities and alternative research and policy narratives to create new possibilities.
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International Community for Classroom Research (ICCR) Hub
The ICCR Hub brings together researchers investigating classroom teaching and learning in both the physical and virtual space.
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Social Transformation and Education Research Hub
The Social Transformations and Education (STE) Research Hub explores new formations of knowledge, identities, social relations and cultural diversity, and how these are shaping and are shaped by education.
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The Learning Environments Research Hub
LEaRN is a multidisciplinary forum and international network bringing together academia and industry to explore physical learning environments in educational, medical and corporate contexts.
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The Science of Learning Research Hub
The Science of Learning Research Hub aims to translate robust learning sciences into educational and pedagogical practice – ensuring that we ‘teach how we preach.’