News
Research updates, network news, funding opportunities, and stories from the AVERT Research Network.
20 July 2026
AVERT National Research Symposium 2026: Youth and Extremism
The 2026 AVERT National Research Symposium is an invitation-only in-person event taking place on 26–27 November 2026 at …
15 June 2026
Welcome to the AVERT Executive Committee: Andrew Zammit
We are pleased to welcome Andrew Zammit as the newest member of our Executive Committee. Andrew Zammit is a Postdoctoral…
30 April 2025
Successful Applicants Announced – Phase 2 of the National CVE Research Project
We are pleased to announce the successful applicants for Phase 2 of the National Research Project, Countering Violent Ex…
14 March 2025
Call for Papers: Society for Terrorism Research International Conference 2025
The Society for Terrorism Research (STR) has opened its call for papers for the 17th STR International Conference, to be…
19 December 2024
New Funding Opportunity for Research on Countering Violent Extremism in 2025
The AVERT Research Network is pleased to share a new funding opportunity from the Department of Home Affairs. In support…
6 December 2024
A Showcase of Research Across Disciplines
Expert researchers are delving into an array of critical topics, uncovering new dimensions of the global challenges we f…
28 November 2024
Deakin University Professors Highlight Collaboration and Fresh Perspectives at AVERT 2024 Symposium
At the 2024 AVERT Research Symposium, Deakin University's Professors Michele Grossman and Matteo Vergani spoke about the…
19 November 2024
The Importance of Research Informing Policy
The 2024 AVERT Research Network Symposium brought together leading practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to tackl…
24 September 2024
Introducing Isel Ras: AVERT Research Network’s New Coordinator
The AVERT Research Network is pleased to welcome Isel Ras as the new coordinator. Isel will oversee AVERT's operational …
12 August 2024
New Co-Convenor of the AVERT Research Network
The AVERT Research Network is pleased to announce that Associate Professor Julian Droogan will be joining Lydia Khalil a…
6 August 2024
AVERT Responds to ASIO’s Increased Threat Level
Following ASIO's annoucement on the 5th of August that the terrorist threat to Australia is now "probable," there has be…
9 July 2024
An Evening with Professor Bruce Hoffman
On the 25th of June, the AVERT Research Network hosted a book talk and networking reception with Professor Bruce Hoffman…
20 June 2024
AVERT Members attend the public hearing for the parliamentary inquiry into right-wing extremist movements in Australia
On 17 June 2024, the authors of the AVERT submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee inquiry in…
3 May 2024
AVERT’s submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee inquiry into right wing extremist movements in Australia
The AVERT Research Network made a submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee inquiry into right…
3 May 2024
The May 2024 AVERT Newsletter is now available
The AVERT Research Network is pleased to announce the May 2024 edition of the AVERT Newsletter has been published. Highl…
17 April 2024
AVERT responds to recent events in Sydney
A main mission of the AVERT Research Network is engaging with the broader public about issues related to terrorism and v…
13 April 2024
AVERT Engagement with the International Academic Partnerships for Science and Security (IAPSS)
In March 2024, the AVERT Research Network took part in the inaugural conference of the International Academic Partnershi…
13 October 2023
The changing nature of violent extremism: Challenges in a new age
AVERT Co-Convenors Lydia Khalil and Michele Grossman, and AVERT Executive Committee member Emily Corner recently appeare…
12 October 2023
Haily Tran takes on new role as AVERT HDR Coordinator
We are excited to announce that Haily Tran has taken on the role of HDR Coordinator for the AVERT Research Network. This…
1 August 2022
AVERT submission to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into extremism in Victoria
The AVERT Network was pleased to offer a submission to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into extremism, which examine…
24 March 2022
2021 AVERT Research Symposium
Through generous sponsorship from the Australian Department of Home Affairs, AVERT hosted over 200 online participants f…
23 March 2022
AVERT submission to the parliamentary inquiry on extremism
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) has commenced an Inquiry into extremist movements…
23 March 2022
COVID pandemic & violent extremism
The COVID pandemic has had a significant impact on the growth and trajectory of violent extremism. AVERT members have co…