Research capabilities

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Evidence-based insights for policy and community wellbeing

We deliver evidence-based research to address critical social, political, security, economic, and health challenges within society. Our research focuses on health equity, democracy, terrorism and extremism, migration, and international security. We collaborate with government and industry to inform policy, drive meaningful change and contribute towards benefiting the wider community.

Stretton Institute focus areas

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Stretton health equity

Leading high-quality research on the social and economic determinants of health equity.

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Democratic representation, resilience, trust, and integrity

Exploring how liberal democracies can maintain stability, resilience and trustworthiness while fostering conditions that support human wellbeing and societal flourishing.

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Security and society in the Pacific Islands

Investigating major security challenges facing the Pacific Islands region and how Australia can best respond.

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Hugo population and migration

Advancing knowledge and informing migration and social policy decision-making, practice and public debate across Australia and worldwide.

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Extremism, polarisation, and terrorism

Building advanced research capability on terrorism, extremism, and political violence.

Engage with us

The Stretton Institute invites collaboration from government, industry and other researchers to help advance research across critical social, economic and environmental challenges. Get in touch to find out more.

Contact us

Stretton Institute

Location

Location
Stretton Institute
Adelaide University
City campus, Adelaide, SA 5005

Email

Email: strettoninstitute@adelaide.edu.au