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Research

Meet our dedicated researchers, PhD students and staff members

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A global research agenda

Three research programs shape research and practice at The Future of Work Institute. The programs intersect in multiple ways and contribute to the overall theme of thriving in a digital age. 

Stream 1: Transforming Work

The global challenge of mental health 
With just 22% of workers’ feeling engaged at work, and nearly half report feeling stressed
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2. We help you set up for a fabulous career

Our PhD students have gone on to fabulous careers, working in prestigious universities or consulting careers. FOWI Academy is an informal program of learning, designed for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) within the domains of Management, Organisational Psychology and Organisational Behaviour. You can also join the Faculty of Business and Law Research Society that connects HDR students and aims to enhance both the HDR student experience and academic performance. Think networking events, development workshops and peer-to-peer learning sessions!

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With a wide range of skills and talents at FOWI, every day will bring many informal learning opportunities.

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1. You will work directly with world-renowned researchers 

You will work directly with one of our Professors as well as with our fabulous team of early-career researchers. From work design and well-being to leadership, safety and personality, our world-class researchers bring a diverse range of academic and industry expertise. Our Professors lead an array of projects, including the Centre for Transformative Work Design.

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4. You will belong to a small, vibrant and valued cohort of PhD students 

​Our ambitious and friendly cohort of PhD students is diverse in terms of age, origins, interests, skills and aspirations. There's something to learn from every student.

 

With our weekly research seminars, you have an opportunity to share and discuss ideas, methods and findings. FOWI is proud of the challenging yet respectful and nurturing space we hold for our research discussions.

Contact Us

Future of Work Institute

Curtin Graduate School of Business 

78 Murray Street

Perth WA 6000


Telephone: +61 8 9266 4668

Email: fowi@curtin.edu.au

The Future of Work Institute (FoWI) promotes productive and meaningful work as essential foundations of a healthy economy and society.

FoWI’s researchers focus on how people contribute to and benefit from new knowledge and practices, and their mission is to support thriving people and organisations in the digital age.

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The Future of Work Institute acknowledges Whadjuk Nyungar people who remain Custodians of the lands on which we research, learn and collaborate.

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