HRI are dedicated to contributing to world-leading research. Discover more about our Research areas and how we are making a difference.
10 Year Anniversary
Over ten years the Health Research Institute has undertaken world-leading research in Public Health and Health Services Research and is resolute in its commitment to helping improve equity of access to good health, wellbeing and healthcare for all.
The Institute epitomises the University of Canberra’s commitment to applied mission-orientated research that addresses local, national and global challenges aligned with the Sustainable development goals of, good health and wellbeing, climate action and inequality. We are proud to be ranked Top 7 in the world for reducing inequalities and proud to be in the top 10% of university rankings world-wide for the Sustainable Goal “Good Health and Wellbeing” (THE Impact Rankings 2014). We currently partner with global research projects in over >50 countries, and nationally, with more than >100 local communities and our research informs regional and national policy.
Research projects
We have a wide range of research projects at HRI, ranging from mental health, wellbeing, geospatial epidemiology and advanced statistical and economic modelling. You can find examples of our projects here.
Our people
Learn more about our staff members, PhD students, faculty affiliates, adjunct professors and our global network of visitors and associates.
Research labs
Our state-of-the-art Ageo-Spatial Health and VIDEA labs are industry leading.
HEAL Global Research Centre
The HEAL Network aims to bridge the gap between knowledge and action by bringing together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wisdom, sustainable development, epidemiology, data science and communication to address environmental and climate change and its impacts on health across Australia.
Master of Public Health
Eager to improve the health of the population? A career in public health will see you working to prevent disease, prolong life and promote health.
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HRI strategy and purpose
Partnerships
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Research Highlights
Contact us
University of Canberra Health Research Institute
11 Kirinari Street
Bruce ACT 2617
