Working with Indigenous Communities, government, industry and not-for-profit
Internationally recognised the team works collaboratively with government, industry, and the not-for-profit sector to provide education, research and consultancy in Indigenous nation (re)building, Indigenous governance and self-determination.
Builds links between the University, Indigenous communities, and key industry partners
Delivers training courses on Indigenous Nation-building and governance to sector professionals and Indigenous communities
Contributes to the development of public policy by providing a recognised voice of influence in Australian national debate concerning Indigenous affairs and Reconciliation
Augments innovative interdisciplinary research networks and collaborations with key academics working in Australia and globally
Enhances the reputation of UTS as an internally recognised centre for research in Indigenous Nation-building and governance
Provides expert consultancy services for Indigenous governance and new venture models with potential for social and economic innovation
Acts as a coordinating point for inter-Nation development and communication, nationally and internationally
Enriches Australia’s intellectual life by introducing applied and practical theoretical frameworks to help address legacies of colonial injustice
Attracts and supervises HDR students to UTS and provides innovative learning pathways to and through university education, including identifying opportunities for interdisciplinary co-supervision of research and co-tutelage with affiliated centres and esteemed international universities
Offers a prestigious publication programme, including a dedicated book series titled Indigenous Self-Rule which is produced by Bloomsbury an internationally recognised academic publisher