Current Projects

Both the quantity and quality of our School’s research activity has dramatically improved over the past 5 years. A total of 85 refereed journal articles have been published or accepted for publication during this period with more than 35% published in A* or A journals. A total of 36 Australian and 20 international research projects have commenced or been completed from 2009/2010.  During this period we have had 13 Research Higher Degree students complete their studies and hosted visits from 10 visiting scholars from locations as diverse as Germany, China and Sweden.

Examples of this is the ongoing work of Dr Robyn Stokes, which illustrates how research can assist industry and government by providing planning and strategy for future business directions. The work led by Dr Sally Driml to identify the impediments to tourism investment and to identify examples to overcome these impediments is important for identifying future research directions and recommending changes to government policy and planning. The research by Professor Roy Ballantyne and Dr Jan Packer on the role of zoos and aquariums in providing environmental learning experiences will help zoos and aquariums to better communicate conservation messages to visitors, and may result in changes to their practices.

All of these examples demonstrate the impact our research can have on industry and government.

For further information on School publications please click HERE or the current School Research Profile 

Below are a number of examples of current research projects for individual staff.

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