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Social Justice, Inclusion, Diversity and Education (SJIDE)

SJIDE provides a collaborative forum for academic staff and HDR candidates to share emerging research, support scholarly writing and build research capacity.

Our mission

The Social Justice, Inclusion, Diversity and Education (SJIDE) research focus group advances scholarly research and engagement that examines social justice across formal and non-formal settings. Through critical and interdisciplinary perspectives, SJIDE promotes equity, inclusion, wellbeing and inclusive educational practice.

About the group

The Social Justice, Inclusion and Diversity and Education (SJIDE) research focus group examines how people’s experiences are shaped by the complexities and differences in ethnicity, gender, culture, class, sexual identity and orientation, socioeconomic status, geographical location, age and dis/ability. 

Drawing on critical, interdisciplinary and intersectional perspectives, the group challenges deficit‑based approaches and contributes research that supports more inclusive practices. 

The group provides a collaborative forum for academic staff and higher degree by research (HDR) candidates to share emerging research, support scholarly writing and build research capacity.

Through collective inquiry and knowledge exchange, SJIDE demonstrates a commitment to transformative, community-centred research. SJIDE’s mission is to enhance wellbeing, support thriving and sustainable regions and advance social justice in ways that reflect lived realities.  

Contact us

If you have any questions about SJIDE, please contact one of our co-convenors:

Projects, grants and publications

SJIDE events and activities

We know how important it is for researchers to meet up, discuss their projects and learn from each other. That's why we run bi-weekly Shut Up and Write! sessions and regular research workshops. Plus, enter our publication challenge for your chance to win a free campus cafe voucher.

Research team

Get involved

If you're part of an industry or community organisation, you can engage with SJIDE through collaborative research projects, knowledge-sharing partnerships, and opportunities to contribute practice-based insights to research that addresses social justice, inclusion, and wellbeing in education. We welcome partnerships that support evidence-informed practice, co-designed initiatives and research that responds to the needs of diverse communities within and beyond the university. Interested? Get in touch.

Candidate vacancies

If you're interested in doing your PhD or honours with SJIDE, please indicate alignment with our research themes when you apply.
 
Want to discuss supervision options and research fit first? Contact Anitra Goriss-Hunter, Amy Claughton or Agli Zavros-Orr.