About us
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 context experts locally and content experts internationally to bring together a deep understanding of people, policy and place.
Research themes
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Contemporary Indigenous, knowledge, governance, and science
ExploreWe engage in collaborative projects to explore Aboriginal knowledge, workforce participation, governance, language and cultural practices.
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Demography and growth planning
ExploreOur research focuses on population change in the Northern Territory, north of Australia and other northern and sparsely populated areas.
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Risk, resilience and sustainability
ExploreEngaging in research to support the development of resilient, adaptable and sustainable communities.
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Realist research, evaluation and learning
ExploreInternationally recognised experts in realist methodology contributing to social, environmental and economic wellbeing.
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Regional, economic, education and workforce development
ExploreSolving problems linked to economic, education and workforce policy and program implementation in regional and remote northern Australia.
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Research centres and groups
Learn moreMeet the teams that are specialists in their field:
- Central Australian Research Group
- Centre for Creative Futures
- First Nations Sovereignty and Diplomacy Centre
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Indigenous Enterprise Hub (The Hub)
- Top End Language Lab
- Top End Science, Technology and Society (Top End STS)
Previous projects
Read about current and historic Northern Institute research projects.
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