Further information
The University of Western Australia recognises the need to promote a number of emerging areas of research concentration in fields of strategic and local significance.
Consistent with the University's commitment to achieving excellence, high-quality research in other areas will be supported and new themes may emerge.
The current emerging and seed areas are:
Australian Literature and Post-colonial Cultures
Our strengths
- Architecture 1201
- Performing Arts and Creative Writing 1904
- Historical Studies 2103
Emerging strengths
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Art theory and Criticism
- Literary Studies
National Research Centres
University Research Centres
Bio-engineering and Bio-sensing
ERA strengths
- Optical Physics 0205
- Mechanical Engineering 0913
- Human Movement and Sports Science 1106
Emerging strengths
- Regenerative Medicine
- Biomechanical Engineering
- Biophysics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Information and Computer Sciences
- Materials Engineering
National Research Centres
State Research Centres
- SymbioticA, Centre of Excellence in Biological Arts
- State Centre of Excellence for Computational Systems Biology
University Research Centres
- Centre for Software Practice
- Western Australian Centre for Semiconductor Optoelectronics and Microsystems
- Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis
Economic and Regional Development
Our strengths
- Civil Engineering 0905
- Environmental Engineering 0907
- Architecture 1201
- Banking, Finance and Investment 1502
Emerging strengths
- Built Environment and Design
- Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
- Environmental Science and Management
- Applied Economics
- Accounting, Auditing and Accountability
- Business and Management
- Human Geography
Research Institute
National Research Centres
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions
- Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities
- Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre
- Cooperative Research Centre for Integrated Engineering Asset Management
- Future Farm Industries Cooperative Research Centre
State Research Centres
- Centre for Labour Market Research
- Centre for Exploration Targeting
- Australian Urban Design Research Centre
University Research Centres
Future Cities
Our strengths
- Architecture 1201
- Civil Engineering 0905
- Environment Engineering 0907
- Public Health and Health Services 1117
Emerging strengths
- Built Environment and Design
- Environmental Science and Management
- Human Geography
National Research Centres
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions
- Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities
- Centre for Social Impact
State Research Centres
University Research Centres
- Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy
- Centre for Regional Development
- Centre for Health Services Research
- Centre for Integrated Human Studies
- Land Rehabilitation Research Group
- Centre for the Built Environment and Health
- Centre for the Study of Social Change
- Centre for Western Australian History
- Crime Research Centre
Measurement Science
ERA Strengths
- Pure Mathematics 0101
- Applied Mathematics 0102
- Environmental Engineering 0907
- Astronomical and Space Sciences 0201
- Optical Physics 0205
Emerging Strengths
- Instrumentation Science
- Quantum Physics
- Materials Engineering
- Microelectronics
National Research Centres
University Research Centres
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Our Strengths
- Performing Arts and Creative Writing
- Historical Studies
Emerging Strengths
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Art theory and Criticism
- Literary Studies
- Linguistics
National Research Centres
University Research Centres
Nano and Bio Technologies
Our Strengths
- Mechanical Engineering 1913
- Physical Chemistry
- Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
National Research Centres
University Research Centres
Organisational Behaviour
Our Strengths
- Psychology 1701
- Historical Studies 2103
Emerging Strengths
- Human resource management
- Applied Economics
National Research Centres
University Research Centres
Public and Business Policy
Our Strengths
- Public Health and Health Services 1117
- Banking, Finance and Investment 1502
Emerging Strengths
- Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
- Applied Economics
- Accounting, Auditing and Accountability
- Business and Management
National Research Centres
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions
- Cooperative Research Centre for Integrated Engineering Asset Management
- Centre for Social Impact
- Centre for Labour Market Research
University Research Centres
- Centre for Advanced Consumer Research
- Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy
- Centre for Geographical Analysis and Regional Development
- Centre for Health Services Research
- Centre for the Study of Social Change
- Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management
- Centre for Muslim States and Societies
Radio Astronomy
Strengths
- Astronomical and Space Sciences 0201
- Pure Mathematics 0101
- Applied Mathematics 0102
- Optical Physics 0205
Emerging Strengths
- Information and Computing Sciences
- Statistics
- Quantum Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
National Research Centres
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Antimatter-Matter Studies
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems
State Research Centres
University Research Centres
Science, Engineering and Mathematics Education
Our Strengths
- Pure Mathematics 0101
- Applied Mathematics 0102
- Astronomical and Space Science 0201
- Optical Physics 0205
- Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry 0304
- Geochemistry 0402
- Geology 0403
- Geophysics 0404
- Soil science 0503
- Ecology 0602
- Evolutionary Biology 0603
- Plant Biology 0607
- Civil Engineering 0905
- Environmental Engineering 0907
- Mechanical Engineering 0913
- Psychology 1701
Emerging Strengths
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Measurement in Education
- Science Education
- Leadership in Education
- Social Foundations of Education
University Research Centres
Theory and Practice of Education
Emerging Strengths
- Measurement in Education
- Science Education
- Leadership in Education
- Social Foundations of Education
University Research Centres
- Child Study Centre
- Centre for Learning Technology
- Centre for Child and Adolescent Related Disorders
World Economic Growth and the role of the Asian region
Strengths
- Applied mathematics 0102
- Economics 0014
- Banking, finance and investment 1502
- Asian Studies
- International Policy
- Organisational Behaviour