Research
We have a distinguished national and international research record in archaeology, history, linguistics, literature and culture, politics and sociology. Our research is supported by a number of institutes and research centres. This provides a vigorous intellectual forum with cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Key research strengths
Human behaviour and thought
Human Behaviour and Thought video at La Trobe
See also: Studies of the Past, Human Society and Organisation, Health and Society, Agribiosciences and the environment, Human Communication.
Find a researcher
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Research specialisations
Find out more about the research areas of specialisation within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Institutes and centres
Find out more about the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences research institutes and centres.
Research Contacts
Includes the names, positions, and contact details and roles for key faculty related research staff
Postgraduate Higher Degree by Research (HDR)
Find out more about postgraduate reseach within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research Journals
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