Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Within the School of Social Sciences, our Human Geography, Anthropology and Development Studies Section combines research expertise that addresses the urgent crises of ecological sustainability, health, technological change and development through critical, place-based research and deep community engagement. By uncovering the complex social drivers behind these challenges, we empower communities to build just, resilient, and hopeful futures, informing both policy and practice for real-world impact.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Profiles
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Building a new knowledge architecture for SIDS: Resilient and sustainable islands initiative phase IV
Wilkinson, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Scobie, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Carter, S. G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lindsay , C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Corbett, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bishop, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bouhia, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McNamee, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Waters, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sou, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Malifa, E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
7/08/26 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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Strengthening Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Standards and Practices for a Just Transition
Rogers, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Wijaya (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wilmsen, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Han, X. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Afiff (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Yeremia (Chief Investigator (CI))
3/07/26 → 15/07/27
Project: Research
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Co-designing a roadmap to establish NSW as a sustainable data centre hub
Cumbo, B. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Noble, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Langham, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dahlgren, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mellick Lopes, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & McCabe, F. (Chief Investigator (CI))
13/04/26 → 31/10/27
Project: Research
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Affective labour at work: automation, technological precarities and airport workers’ responses to workplace change
Lin, W., Adey, P. & Harris, T., Jun 2026, In: Geoforum. 172, 9 p., 104580.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A place-based framework to understand family disaster recovery
Sou, G., Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. 132, 11 p., 105962.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Aspiration and the aerotropolis: airports, infrastructural speculation and geoeconomic form
Smith, A., Adey, P., Lin, W., Jefferies, R. & Koo, T., Jan 2026, In: Mobility Humanities. 5, 1, p. 65-83 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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ARC Discovery Early Career Research Award (DECRA)
Yates, J. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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Arts Faculty Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Stubbs, W. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Monash Rountable on Surrogacy
Whittaker, A. (Organiser), Molas, A. (Member of programme committee) & Volks, C. (Member of programme committee)
29 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions (Journal)
Weerathunghe Arachchige, C. (Peer reviewer)
15 Sept 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commision Review of Surrogacy Laws in Australia
Whittaker, A. (Chair/ Co-Chair), Molas, A. (Contributor) & Volks, C. (Contributor)
Jul 2025Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
Press/Media
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Monash Leads Community Co-Design for Better Stroke Recovery
Su-Ann, N., Teh, P.-L., Warren, N., Sutanto, J., Shiau Yun, C. & Maisarah, S.
27/07/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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How to Ask a Diplomat a Question
2/07/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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What those who envisage in-home medical care have missed
8/05/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature