Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation

17/02/2026

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What is happening with racism on Australian campuses? And what can be done to fix it?

21/10/2025

We warmly invite you to join us for the 2025 Alfred Deakin Institute Oration delivered by The Honourable Dr Anne Aly MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for International development, Minister for Small Business who will speak on the topic 'Reimagining multiculturalism'.

The Alfred Deakin Institute Oration is an annual oration delivered by a public leader on a topic related to cutting-edge research about citizenship, diversity, inclusion and globalisation that is undertaken at the Institute.

Please join us on this special occasion on the evening of Monday 10 November at Deakin Downtown in Melbourne.

For more details and to register, visit: https://engage.deakin.edu.au/events/2025ADIOration?erid=3f6c9cd7-2f6f-42a5-b984-057dbd769b39&trid=3f6c9cd7-2f6f-42a5-b984-057dbd769b39&efndnum=0000147399083

09/10/2025

Just two weeks to go! We're counting down to our next policy forum in collaboration with rotation cubed.

📅 Thursday 23 October | 6:00 - 7:30pm (refreshments from 5:30pm)
📍 Deakin Downtown or online via Zoom

Join us for an evening of lively discussion and fresh insights as we unpack how Gen Z and Millennials shaped the 2025 election and what their growing political influence means for Australia’s future.

Our panel of experts includes Abraham Kuol, Lucas Walsh, Lena Nabizada and Daniel Pole, who will explore the election’s impact and the questions we need to ask to shape an inclusive and forward-looking democracy.

Registration essential: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/decoding-the-2025-election-millenz-shifts-what-comes-next-tickets-1657976776169

18/09/2025

We’re evolving — new branding, same mission

We’re excited to share that the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation is now operating under the new name 'Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation', aligning with a unified Masterbrand approach across Deakin University.

This change reflects more than a new look — it's a step toward greater clarity, cohesion and collaboration. By bringing all our entities under one brand, we’re making it easier for our partners, stakeholders and communities to engage with us and understand the full impact of our research.

Our research focus, values, and people remain the same — now with a clearer, stronger voice and identity.

We’re proud of the work that we do and excited for what’s ahead as the Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation. Thank you for continuing the journey with us.

16/09/2025

You're invited to a dynamic policy forum co-hosted by the Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation and Rotation cubed: 'Decoding the 2025 Election: MillenZ, Shifts & What Comes Next'.

Join us on Thursday 23 October from 6:00-7:30pm (refreshments from 5:30pm) at Deakin Downtown or via Zoom for an evening of lively discussion and fresh insights. This interactive event explores how Gen Z and Millennials shaped the 2025 election and what their growing political influence means for Australia’s future.

Hear from a diverse panel of experts and advocates including Mr Abraham Kuol, Professor Lucas Walsh, Ms Lena Nabizada and Mr Dan Pole. Together, they’ll unpack the election’s impact and the questions we need to ask to shape an inclusive and forward-looking democracy.

Register here → https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/decoding-the-2025-election-millenz-shifts-what-comes-next-tickets-1657976776169

02/09/2025

Meet our researchers at the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation 👋

Dr Billy Griffiths is a Senior DECRA Research Fellow at ADI and a historian whose work invites Australians to reimagine their relationship with the sea, its stories and its deep past.

Discover how his project Shadow Continent is revealing the submerged histories of Sahul - landscapes once above sea level, now hidden beneath the sea.

Through collaboration with archaeologists, geologists and Indigenous communities, Billy is reshaping how we understand migration, climate change and cultural resilience across tens of thousands of years.

Read more → https://adi.deakin.edu.au/meet-dr-billy-griffiths-unearthing-australias-deep-past-and-drowned-coastlines

31/08/2025

The 2025 Participedia Summer School on Digital Democracy brought together nearly 100 participants across China and Japan to explore how technology is reshaping democratic participation.

Co-organised by Professor Baogang He from the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, the program featured global voices, hands-on simulations and real-world insights into the future of civic tech.

Read the full story → https://adi.deakin.edu.au/global-minds-converge-to-reimagine-digital-democracy-at-2025-participedia-summer-school

26/08/2025

We warmly invite you to join for the 2025 UNESCO Chair Oration. This year, it will be delivered by Daniela Gavshon, the Australia Director at Human Rights Watch, speaking on the important topic of human rights in a rapidly changing world. To find out more and reserve your seat, visit:

An annual public lecture delivered by a pre-eminent leader, advocate and/or thinker in social justice, cultural diversity and human rights.

24/08/2025

Two researchers from the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation have been awarded over $1.7 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage funding for projects looking at enhancing police responses to child sexual abuse and uncovering the stories of Aboriginal artefacts.

Congratulations Professor David Bright and Dr Jason Gibson!

Read more → https://adi.deakin.edu.au/protecting-children-preserving-culture-adi-researchers-part-of-major-arc-linkage-wins

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18/08/2025

Ever thought about solitude as something more than just being alone?

In his recent ADI Lunchtime Seminar, Associate Professor Vince Marotta explored how solitude is often seen as a way to escape the noise of modern life - but also how it's deeply shaped by our relationships and social context.

Watch the full recording here: https://youtu.be/ZS-rY246i1I

29/07/2025

What can birth and parenting in rural Laos teach us about global health, cultural values and ideological legacies?

In our latest Researcher Spotlight, we feature Associate Professor Holly High, ARC Future Fellow at the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation. Her work challenges long-held assumptions in the anthropology of reproduction and offers a rare, intimate view into how Lao families navigate parenting in contexts far removed from biomedical norms.

Read more → https://adi.deakin.edu.au/meet-associate-professor-holly-high-rethinking-birth-and-parenting-in-socialist-laos