The Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining (SMI-CSRM) conducts social science research about resource development.
SMI-CSRM is a leading research centre committed to improving the social performance of the industry globally.
Our focus is on the social, cultural, economic and political challenges that occur when change is brought about by mineral resource extraction. SMI-CSRM contributes to industry change through independent research, teaching and by convening and participating in multi-stakeholder dialogue processes.
SMI-CSRM’s staff and students have in-depth knowledge of the mining and metals sector, at corporate and operational levels. Our multi-disciplinary orientation, our position within UQ, and our ability to conduct leading edge social science research, sets us apart.
Our expertise
SMI-CSRM works in the world’s major mining regions. We have research engagements throughout the Pacific, in Latin America, Asia, and sub-Saharan countries. In Australia our work has spanned all states and the Northern Territory.
Since 2001, SMI-CSRM has contributed to industry change towards sustainable development through social science research projects, advisory and consulting work, teaching, training and the convening of multi-stakeholder dialogue processes.
SMI-CSRM is committed to building capacity among a diverse range of stakeholder groups to support responsible resource development. There are a number of ways to learn with us: postgraduate study, professional development, and other pathways.
Learn with us
We are a multi-disciplinary group of anthropologists, sociologists, political scientists, economists, engineers, development and natural resource specialists. SMI-CSRM is supported by an active network of Adjunct, Honorary and Industry Fellows.
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Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining Level 6,
Sir James Foots Building (47A), Crn College & Staff House Roads
The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane QLD 4072 Australia
Director
Professional Development
Sarah MacKenzie
Email: s.mackenzie@uq.edu.au
Postgraduate Research
Dr Kathryn Sturman
Email: k.sturman@uq.edu.au