“Our research expertise within Environmental Sustainability relies on insights from the life and ecological sciences, as well as sociology, sustainable development, social ecology, environmental humanities, design, engineering, green IT, public health, education, law and economics.” Associate Professor Juan Salazar, Environment and Sustainability Research Theme Champion (former)
The Research Theme Program was established at Western in 2016, with two key purposes:
- To facilitate new research networks among Western Sydney University academics outside traditional discipline boundaries.
- Be the support-system for our researchers to connect with industry and government organisations that seek science-based, relevant, and progressive solutions.
The goal of the Research Theme Program is to assist with finding solutions that help resolve complex problems. To reach this goal, all activities of the Program adopt a transdisciplinary approach that embraces systems-thinking.
Our Research Themes
The Program spans four themes that amalgamate disciplines from across the University and align with internationally recognised strengths, National Research Priorities, and the future of Western Sydney. The themes are complementary, intersecting, and orientate our research to achieve impact and positive change for our partners. The four Research Themes are:
Amplifying the trans-disciplinary character of the Research Theme Program, two Priority Areas exist that interlink all four Research Themes. The Priority Areas are selected by the Research Theme Champions and Fellows in response to contemporary discourses in society, planetary health, and technological innovation every two years.
Research Champions and Fellow
Each Theme is represented by two Champions and one Fellow. These prestigious positions are filled during a competitive process, ensuring academics of the highest quality and integrity drive the Research Theme Program. Together, the Champions and Fellow of each Research Theme deliver inward and outward-facing opportunities for academics beyond their own fields of expertise.
For more visit our Research Theme Program page.