Through the facilitation of partner-initiated research projects, the SESU provides scholarly expertise and research assistance to organisations working in areas that are central to ACU’s mission and ethos as a Catholic university. The activities of the SESU are undertaken in line with the Stakeholder Engaged Scholarship Policy at ACU.

The SESU is driven by our desire to engage with community for the common good and the celebration of human dignity. Through collaborative partnerships, SESU projects achieve impact through empathy by undertaking research that is designed to enrich lives and achieve positive outcomes for communities experiencing disadvantage or marginalisation.

ACU is guided by the values of equity, diversity, accessibility, wellbeing and sustainability. We have a long-standing commitment to mutually-beneficial community engagement through our student placements and the opportunities we provide staff to give back to organisations supporting our community’s most vulnerable populations.

Exploring and solving real-world challenges are important to us and our research. Our experienced researchers are motivated to pursue deeply engaged, high-quality and ethical research. We also understand that at the end of the project, you’ll want the research findings to be told in ways that are meaningful and appropriate to your organisation. Whether you are looking for high-quality reports, brochures or presentation materials, we’ll work closely with you from the outset to understand your needs.

If you are interested in partnering with us but have some questions, we invite you to contact us about your needs.

sesu@acu.edu.au