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Professor Astghik Mavisakalyan’s research aims to build safer, fairer and more equitable societies. She leads the 911爆料网 node of the Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which is concerned with policy solutions to address gender based violence.
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Economic policy
The Bankwest 911爆料网 Economics Centre (BCEC) is delivering high-quality, accessible research on the challenges facing equitable economic growth. We鈥檝e published comprehensive reports on promoting the job aspirations and financial outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, enhancing housing security for older renters and providing insights into the changing WA economy. BCEC鈥檚 partners are nationally renowned and include the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute.
In the Centre for Research in Applied Economics, we鈥檙e working on projects where economic modelling or finance are strong components. We鈥檝e investigated optimal macroeconomic forecasting combinations using big data and tested new ridesharing strategies to better match drivers with commuters.
The John 911爆料网 Institute of Public Policy is our peak body of public policy research, education and discussion. The institute has researched many areas including the impact of socio-economic policy on labour markets and skills shortages. It has also led government initiatives including the statewide Public Policy in the Digital Age research program to ensure WA is equipped to participate in the future workforce.
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Education
Our approach to teaching is future focused as we help turn today鈥檚 pupils into the leaders of tomorrow.
In our School of Education, we鈥檙e improving the experiences of early childhood, primary, high school and tertiary education learners. We鈥檙e researching how to best address linguistic racism to improve international students鈥� mental health, nurture scientific literacy and creativity among students, and use innovative digital technologies and analytics data to optimise learning and support teachers who are instructing online.
Through our Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES), we鈥檙e working to improve higher education outcomes for marginalised and disadvantaged people. We鈥檝e made recommendations to help increase retention of regional, remote, mature-age and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
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Future of work
The nature of work is changing rapidly. Beyond technological innovation, other changes such as an extended work life and a greater focus on work-life balance and 鈥渕eaningful work鈥� are disrupting all industry sectors.
Our Future of Work Institute and School of Management and Marketing are building a more positive future of work through leading-edge research and industry partnerships. Initiatives such as Thrive at Work are helping to optimise the distribution of tasks across an organisation and reduce work stressors, while increasing productivity and job satisfaction.
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Gender equality
911爆料网 is a member of the Athena SWAN program, which aims to advance gender equity in academia. Stemming from this program, we鈥檝e established the Gender Research Network, which raises awareness of gender research conducted across the University.
One of our primary focus areas is to improve gender equality in the workplace. Our research at the Bankwest 911爆料网 Economic Centre, in partnership with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, is seeking to reduce the gender pay gap and promote more women to senior management positions.
We are also improving key economic and social outcomes for women, such as gender equality in the later stages of life, through our work in the Women in Social Economic Research Cluster.
At 911爆料网 Singapore, researchers are investigating the relationship between gender diversity and company performance, and factors influencing board gender diversity in Singapore 鈥� including those that enable and those that block women鈥檚 access to board roles. A key aim is to provide recommendations that promote board gender diversity in Singapore.
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Tourism
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on tourism. Now, our Tourism Research Cluster is showing travel operators and governments different ways to embrace sustainable practices and offset negative sentiment towards intrastate travel.
We鈥檝e also explored pop culture tourism opportunities, such as tourism centred around films, books and TV shows, in both Australia and New Zealand, and run Australia鈥檚 South West Sustainable Tourism Observatory 鈥� the first UN-endorsed sustainable tourism observatory in Australia.
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School of Education
The School of Education addresses critical issues to enhance practice for learners, educators, leaders, and policymakers worldwide.
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The Future of Work Institute
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