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Research_

Languages and cultures research

Languages and cultures in the non-English speaking world

We study languages, literature and cultures, along with studies of ancient and modern societies in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, as well as the multilingual reality of Australia.

We have expertise in a wide range of areas including linguistics, history, political science, anthropology, religion and sociology related to the countries and regions across the globe.

Research areas

Research groups

Research centres and institutes

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Sydney Southeast Asia Centre

The Sydney Southeast Asia Centre builds on the expertise of and facilitates collaborations between over 400 University of Sydney academics who specialise in Southeast Asia.

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China Studies Centre

The China Studies Centre enhances The University of Sydney's long tradition of excellence in China research by bringing together researchers on China and on China-related matters from across faculties and disciplines, enabling international academic collaboration with researchers from China and other countries, and being a research-informed voice in Australia's public China discourse.

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Sydney Institute for Community Languages Education

We support linguistic diversity and educational opportunity through research, teaching and professional learning programs across New South Wales.

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Sydney Centre for Language Research

We consolidate the language research community at Sydney, creating opportunities for new collaborations while pursuing increased research funding, improved quality of research outcomes, and enhanced research engagement and impact.

Conferences

Academic staff from the School of Languages and Cultures are often involved in convening and organising international conferences, both at the University of Sydney and at other venues.