The Southgate Institute is an exciting research hub providing opportunities for postgraduate students to work on topics of relevance to the Insitutute such as:

• social and economic determinants of health
• health inequity and social exclusion
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
• community health
• building capacity in others to conduct similar research.

How we support you through your study with us

In addition to the standard academic support provided by Flinders University, we offer a range of interdiscplinary educational opportunities to complement your education.

• Southgate Seminar Series which introduces students to the work of Southgate's researchers and presentations by other PhD candidates.
• Southgate Theory Club, which explores current issues from a variety of lenses
• Southgate Journal Club, which critically analysis recent literature, examines methodological approaches, and helps to consider lessons and insights for writing your own papers.
• Southgate Policy Club, which brings together policy makers, practitioners and researchers to examine evidence on topics associated with health and society, and to debate policy alternatives
• The Southgate PhD support group which meets quarterly, led by the PhD coordinator, presenting their work for peer feedback.

Find a potential supervisor

Provided you are eligible to undertake a higher degree by research, search for a research supervisor below.