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Indigenous Data Sovereignty: All In for the Stewardship of Cultural Knowledge
In her Oration, Kirsten challenged the audience to see data as more than records and statistics, highlighting its deep connections to people, community and...
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Launch of the National Bench Book
This iteration of the National Bench Book is a collaboration between the Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration, the Attorney-General’s Department...
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Indigenous child protection is often a political football. Here’s what would actually help
If governments are serious about protecting Aboriginal children, they need to stop treating culture as a competing concern.
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Placing First Nations connections to Country at the forefront of design
The new Indigenous Institute for Designing with Country will draw on First Nations knowledge systems, storytelling and connections to Country to shape design...
News
Indigenous Data Sovereignty: All In for the Stewardship of Cultural Knowledge
In her Oration, Kirsten challenged the audience to see data as more than records and statistics, highlighting its deep connections to people, community and...
News
Launch of the National Bench Book
This iteration of the National Bench Book is a collaboration between the Australasian Institute of Judicial Administration, the Attorney-General’s Department...
News
Indigenous child protection is often a political football. Here’s what would actually help
If governments are serious about protecting Aboriginal children, they need to stop treating culture as a competing concern.
News
Placing First Nations connections to Country at the forefront of design
The new Indigenous Institute for Designing with Country will draw on First Nations knowledge systems, storytelling and connections to Country to shape design...
Our director
Director, Jumbunna Research, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students)
Professor Lindon Coombes, Jumbunna Director
“I am proud to lead the outstanding Jumbunna Research team building on the legacy of Jumbunna’s work over decades.”
Our research impact report
Jumbunna's Research Impact Report reflects our continued commitment to advancing Indigenous-led research and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations. It captures the breadth and depth of our work, highlighting the collective efforts of our dedicated staff, research partners and community collaborators.
Research opportunities
Jumbunna welcomes applications from students interested in higher degree research (HDR).
Our research hubs
Indigenous Nation Building and Governance Hub
Led by Daryle Rigney, our Hub unites Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals with decades of Indigenous governance and policy experience.
Legal Strategies Hub
Led by Craig Longman, our Legal Strategies Hub operates at the forefront of Indigenous legal policy, strategic lawyering, and litigation.
Indigenous Policy Hub
Led by Lindon Coombes, our Policy Hub works with communities and governments to lead proactive, self-determined Indigenous policy and legal discussions.
Cultural Resilience Hub
Led by Pauline Clague, the Cultural Resilience Hub promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sovereignty through innovative media storytelling.
Indigenous Law and Justice Hub
Led by Chris Cunneen, the Indigenous Archives and Data Stewardship Hub promotes a Right of Reply across GLAM collections.
Child Protection Advocacy Hub
Led by Paul Gray, our Child Protection Advocacy Hub works to transforms child protection systems for ATSI children, families and communities.
Jumbunna First Nations Land Justice Hub
Led by Jason De Santolo, our First Nations Land Justice Hub investigates land justice, authority over Indigenous homelands and colonisation's ongoing impacts...
Indigenous Archives and Data Stewardship Hub
Led by Kirsten Thorpe, our Indigenous Archives and Data Stewardship Hub advocates for Indigenous rights across archives and GLAM collections.
Centre for Indigenous People and Work (CIPW)
The Centre for Indigenous People and Work brings together research, education, industry and community partnerships to support Indigenous aspirations and workplace transformation.
Indigenous Nation Building and Governance Hub
Led by Daryle Rigney, our Hub unites Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals with decades of Indigenous governance and policy experience.
Legal Strategies Hub
Led by Craig Longman, our Legal Strategies Hub operates at the forefront of Indigenous legal policy, strategic lawyering, and litigation.
Indigenous Policy Hub
Led by Lindon Coombes, our Policy Hub works with communities and governments to lead proactive, self-determined Indigenous policy and legal discussions.
Cultural Resilience Hub
Led by Pauline Clague, the Cultural Resilience Hub promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sovereignty through innovative media storytelling.
Indigenous Law and Justice Hub
Led by Chris Cunneen, the Indigenous Archives and Data Stewardship Hub promotes a Right of Reply across GLAM collections.
Child Protection Advocacy Hub
Led by Paul Gray, our Child Protection Advocacy Hub works to transforms child protection systems for ATSI children, families and communities.
Jumbunna First Nations Land Justice Hub
Led by Jason De Santolo, our First Nations Land Justice Hub investigates land justice, authority over Indigenous homelands and colonisation's ongoing impacts...
Indigenous Archives and Data Stewardship Hub
Led by Kirsten Thorpe, our Indigenous Archives and Data Stewardship Hub advocates for Indigenous rights across archives and GLAM collections.
Centre for Indigenous People and Work (CIPW)
The Centre for Indigenous People and Work brings together research, education, industry and community partnerships to support Indigenous aspirations and workplace transformation.
Our publications
Jumbunna's researchers publish books, reports and articles on Indigenous justice, governance and self-determination.
Contact us
Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research
Level 17, 15 Broadway, Ultimo
Email: admin.jumbunnaresearch@uts.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 9514 9655
Indigenous HDR support enquiries
Contact Mrs Tiah Plant
Indigenous HDR Manager
Email: indigenous-hdr@uts.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 9514 9311