Humanities Research
Research in the Faculty of Humanities critically examines social, cultural, political, environmental, and technological challenges in global and local contexts. Engaging in research using an inclusive and critical approach, and partnering with government, industry and community organisations, Humanities researchers at Curtin offer creative solutions for a more just and safer world.
Humanities at Curtin:
- Home to more than 20,000 undergraduate students, with pioneering approaches to online and digital learning through Open Universities Australia and innovative delivery models.
- Supports a thriving research community with approximately 300 Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and around 45 HDR completions each year.
- Recognised for strengths in engagement, collaboration and social impact, with a strong focus on partnering with research users and connecting research with teaching and real-world outcomes.
Hear from Our Dean of Research
Professor Lucy Montgomery shares her vision for research within the Faculty of Humanities at Curtin, highlighting the importance of collaboration, innovation and research that creates meaningful social impact.
Institutes, Centres and Clusters
Research in the Humanities is broken into a number of institutes, centres and individual research clusters.
Key Research Themes
Read more about our key programs of research and find out how our leading researchers can help you with your business challenges.