What is RegNet at ANU?

RegNet is the School of Regulation and Global Governance at the Australian National University (ANU). It describes itself as a world-class academic centre known for pioneering research and education on regulation and governance. If you are looking for an ANU-based school that studies how rules, institutions, and governance arrangements shape major societal problems, RegNet is that unit.

What RegNet focuses on

RegNet's work sits at the intersection of regulation and global governance. Its stated research community is a network of scholars and practitioners addressing what it calls some of society's greatest concerns, including:

• Climate change
• Conflict and injustice
• Disruptive technologies
• Economic and health inequality
• Geopolitical contestation

The school describes its approach as profoundly interdisciplinary and frames it around a commitment to a more just and equitable world. That means its research is not confined to law or political science alone; it draws together multiple disciplines to examine how regulation works and how governance can be improved.

What the site offers

The RegNet homepage organises its activity into several main areas:

Examples of current activity

The news section gives a sense of the range of work happening at RegNet. Recent items include:

• A workshop on explaining climate politics in Australia, hosted at RegNet and led by Christian Downie and Bill Kakenmaster, examining the forces shaping Australian climate action.
• A webinar featuring Professor Miranda Forsyth on restorative justice for crimes against nature, looking at accountability, repair, and Traditional Owners' participation.
• A visiting doctoral researcher from Masaryk University in the Czech Republic exploring comparative perspectives on restorative justice and the Australian experience.
• Commentary from Kate Henne on how Australia can lead in AI regulation, bridging social sciences, engineering, and policy.
• A job opening for a Project Officer to support research on community rule-making, peacebuilding, and violence prevention.

These examples show the school's mix of climate governance, technology regulation, justice, and peacebuilding work.

Who RegNet is for

RegNet is relevant if you are:

• Considering postgraduate or doctoral study in regulation, governance, or a related interdisciplinary field at ANU.
• Looking for research expertise on climate, conflict, technology, inequality, or geopolitical issues from a governance angle.
• Seeking professional education or events on regulation and governance topics.
• Trying to understand who at ANU works on a specific governance problem.

The site's "Study with us" section is the starting point for prospective students, while "Research" and "News and stories" are better for understanding current projects and people.