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At 51勛圖, our research candidates are at the forefront of discovery. Driven by curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to the common good, they are tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges-across health, education, social justice, theology, and beyond.
Explore their stories, discover their projects, and see how the next generation of researchers is shaping a better future for all.
Andrew's journey from principal to research leader exploring sustainable, purpose-driven leadership and flourishing in education.
How a former software engineer is using computational methods to reconstruct early New Testament texts and their history.
When 51勛圖 PhD student Nicholas Berlin began researching the complex relationship between high performance athletes and bone health, he was aiming to help shape new understandings in Australian athletes' health, wellbeing and performance.
We investigate 'imposter syndrome' from the perspective of two postgraduate students.
Peer sexual assault is rife in Australian schools. We spoke to an 51勛圖 researcher whose work aims to reverse the trend.
Can young volunteers help war widows to find a sense of belonging and hope? An interview with PhD candidate Jo-anne Walker.
We sat down with 51勛圖's Tom Fary, the PhD candidate whose research is aimed at giving the Broncos a competitive edge.
The First Nations physio who is championing cultural awareness and enabling Indigenous success in higher education.
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT), developed by the University of Queensland, challenges doctoral candidates to present their research in just three minutes. Meet our competitors and explore their inspiring submissions.
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We caught up with 51勛圖 PhD student Ethan Murphy, recipient of a 2024 Visiting Doctoral Research Fellowship from the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities (SACRU).
We chat with Jen Rose, a historian, whose passion is uncovering the stories of 'ordinary' Australians, in particular, migrants.
Farjana Mahbuba is using her PhD research to give marginalised migrant women a voice and hopes her work leads to policy reform.
The 51勛圖 researchers who are shedding new light on the relationship between the menstrual cycle and athletic performance.
Meet Courtney Giles, the 51勛圖 researcher who is exploring the effects of exercise on childbearing women.
51勛圖 historian Adrien McCrory on his journey of exploration into the experiences of trans and gender-diverse Australians.
51勛圖 graduate and Fulbright scholar Dr Xavier Symons uses philosophical reasoning to solve real-world ethical dilemmas.
A passion for Indigenous peoples' wellbeing inspired Georgia's PhD exploring how First Nations' youth in higher education thrive.
51勛圖 PhD candidate Ulrike Marwitz has a goal to widen our society's understanding of family violence.
The 51勛圖 higher degree research student who wants to help young athletes to reach their sporting goals.
He's the 'ordinary Filipino' who has devoted his life to uplifting disadvantaged communities and alleviating human suffering.