About the AVERT Research Network

 

The Addressing Violent Extremism and Radicalisation to Terrorism (AVERT) Research Network is a multidisciplinary multi-institutional research initiative based in Melbourne, Australia supported by Deakin University’s Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation (ADI). Our Network is composed of highly engaged and critically informed social science, humanities and multidisciplinary research academics from a variety of universities and research institutions who believe in conducting meaningful evidence-based research for the public good. View the brochure.

The AVERT Network brings together researchers, community, government and civil society stakeholders to understand and reduce the social harms created by violent extremism and terrorism as well as the effects of counter extremism and counterterrorism on the fabric of our local, national and transnational communities.

AVERT members conduct research into a wide array of topics related to terrorism, radicalisation and violent extremism. Specific areas of focus and inquiry can be found on individual members’ profile pages.

As an Australian based research network, we engage globally with colleagues, institutions and issues and trends, while remaining strongly grounded in local contexts and knowledge relevant for Australian community and policy landscapes. 

We are committed to transparency and ethical conduct.

Our guiding principles

 

  • Serve as a genuine and inclusive consortium of demonstrated research experts and contributors across universities, civil society, communities and government

  • Collaboration, not competition; synergies, not silos

  • Transparency, trust and respect in how we engage with all stakeholders and partners

  • Commitment to evidence-based research and practice drawing on both theoretical insights and empirical data

  • Research outcomes that deliver social benefits and informs effective policy and practice

  • Systematic and public sharing, exchange and dialogue on new knowledge and outcomes

  • Innovation and rigour in research design and methodologies

  • Relationship and connectivity benefits that flow back to all participants in research enterprises

  • Integrity in promoting independent and constructive critique and dialogue

 

Become a member today

AVERT members’ combined research experience over two decades in collaborative community-based research in the areas of social cohesion, community resilience, cultural and religious diversity and preventing terrorism and violent extremism means we are highly experienced in fostering productive dialogue and treatment solutions for both government and communities through mobilising a range of key voices and perspectives on relevant issues in both the conduct and dissemination phases of our research activities.

Join our network

Affiliate membership of the AVERT Research Network is open to individuals working with community organisations and groups, service providers, NGOs, think tanks and government agencies with an interest in AVERT’s focus and activities who wish to stay in touch with current research, opportunities for workshops, seminars, policy briefs and roundtables, and opportunities for collaboration with researchers and other potential partners for project ideas and development.