The Deakin Middle Eastern Studies Forum at the Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation is a premier centre for Middle East scholarship. The network hosts world-class projects and research in Middle East and Central Asian studies and languages, making it a leading authority in the field.

The Deakin Science and Society Network is dedicated to fostering science-literate social research and promoting socially-engaged science that drives real-world impact. The network’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration at Deakin University, bringing together experts from diverse fields to address complex societal challenges.

The Deakin Justice, Young People and Community Network is an applied research initiative dedicated to exploring the social, cultural, and psychological needs and experiences of young people who have contact with the justice system. This community-facing initiative aims to better understand and address the contemporary drivers of justice involvement and identify strength-based solutions, particularly for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

The Addressing Violent Extremism and Radicalisation to Terrorism (AVERT) Research Network is a leading multidisciplinary, multi-institutional research network based in Melbourne, Australia. Supported by the Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, AVERT conducts comprehensive research on terrorism, radicalisation, and violent extremism. Our network includes highly engaged and critically informed social science, humanities, and multidisciplinary research academics from various universities and research institutions. We are dedicated to conducting meaningful, evidence-based research for the public good.