Research capabilities

Evidence-based insights for policy and community wellbeing

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

Stretton Institute focus areas

Ideas for Australian cities

Bringing together thinkers, researchers and policymakers to understand what makes a city great.

Cultural policy

Connecting researchers with artists to develop policy and sustain the performing arts ecosystem.

Food and water futures

Exploring the practical challenges and policy opportunities of meeting resource needs to support equitable distribution and prosperous economic activity.

Health equity

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

Democracy, security, trust and integrity

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

Security in the Pacific Islands

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

Hugo population and migration studies program

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

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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.

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Stretton Institute

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

Email: strettoninstitute@adelaide.edu.au