
The Centre for Social Research in Health (CSRH) is a specialist research centre based in UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture.
Established in 1990 as the National Centre in HIV Social Research, we have over 30 years of experience in social and behavioural health research. Our work makes a crucial contribution to the Australian response to blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections by examining the social aspects of:
Are leaders in their fields, with a strong reputation in the academic community, lending authority to our work and influence to public debate. We are committed to contributing to effective policy and practice by working in partnership with the community, government and our research partners.
We work closely with a wide range of national and international research, community and health partners, and receive funding from a range of sources, including:
In 2019 our research program expanded to include digital health and translational research through the work of SHARP Professor Deborah Lupton and the Vitalities Lab.
To undertake and promote exemplary social and behavioural science research in health that informs and strengthens knowledge, policy and practice.
Our work is guided by our commitment to:
Our annual report details the Centre's activities and achievements throughout the year.