Human Rights & Security Cluster

Cluster vision

Human Rights & Security Cluster is an inter-disciplinary group of UniSA researchers actively engaged in the conduct of research across a wide spectrum of disciplinary fields, including political science, law, defence and security, information technology, health, post-colonial diaspora studies, engineering and physics.

The aim of the Cluster is to provide high-level analysis and innovative solutions to contemporary issues and problems which are a threat to peace and security, from the local level to the international context. Through collaborative engagement across disciplines, the Cluster provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and the cross-fertilisation of disciplines to provide insights on issues as diverse as cyber-crime, disaster response and counter-terrorism.

The combined synergies of the Cluster are elastic enough to provide the analytical energy required in a complex and changing environment. Cluster members are accomplished research and project managers who work across a range of disparate fields, including criminal and constitutional law, telecommunication networks, forensic computing, risk and multinational investment, security management, mental health, human rights, immigration detention and studies in the diaspora of terror.

Inquiries and expressions of interest

Cluster members participate in lectures, seminars and workshops on a variety of research questions broadly falling in the areas of peace, defence and security. The Cluster also undertakes contract research, consultancy work, community engagement and research supported through competitive grant funding schemes. Initial inquiries should be directed to Lynette Kelly: lynette.kelly@unisa.edu.au

The Cluster welcomes new UniSA researchers, including early career researchers, to its networks. The Cluster also welcomes collaboration of external agencies and interested parties. Expressions of interest should be emailed to Lynette Kelly: lynette.kelly@unisa.edu.au