With nearly thirty years’ experience in social science research and education, the ISR possesses a wealth of knowledge and a reputation for independent, innovative and timely work. We work closely with a diverse range of clients and research partners.

The ISR offers expertise in many areas, including:

Housing markets and policy
Citizenship, politics and democracy
Immigration and refugee policy
Social policy
Media and communications
Information policy
Public administration and finance
Youth policy
Gender, cultural diversity and work

The ISR employs researchers with government, community, commercial and international experience. We work across a range of disciplines, including economics, statistics, sociology, history, media studies, and political science.

ISR staff contribute to leading scholarly journals, enjoy a strong profile in print and electronic media, and sit on the boards of journals, community organisations and government committees. We have links with researchers and policy-makers in North and South America, Europe and Asia.