Since its formation in 2010, Northern Institute has become a regional leader in high-quality social and public policy research. We aim to understand regional development and provide strong evidence for policy development and capacity building whilst responding to the needs of governments and communities.
Northern Institute researchers are recognised nationally and internationally for their innovative methodologies and research outcomes. They collaborate through partnerships with local and international context experts to bring together a deep understanding of people, policy and place.
Research themes
Research centres and groups
Meet the teams that are specialists in their field:
- Central Australian Research Group
- Centre for Creative Futures
- First Nations Sovereignty and Diplomacy Centre
- Indigenous Enterprise Hub (The Hub)
- Landscape Knowledge Visualisation Lab
- Top End Language Lab
- Top End Science, Technology and Society (Top End STS)
Featured project
The Aikuma Project's Language Parties are a fresh and intimate style of gathering that celebrates the sea of languages spoken in our cities, towns, and neighbourhoods. Professor Steven Bird discusses the project and more.
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Research partners
View research partnershipsPartners we work together with for social policy research related to health, biosecurity and systemic approaches to policy in remote regions.
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Postgraduate research opportunities
View scholarships and projectsResearch with us. Northern Insitute is looking for postgraduate researchers to join our knowledgeable teams on Country across Northern Australia.
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