Research at SIM
School of Information Management
Professor Pak Yoong, Director of Research
Room: Rutherford House; RH 510
Tel: 0-4-463 5878
Email: address
The School of Information Management has a strong, vibrant research culture. We aim to produce research of the highest standard that is cutting edge and of value to both fellow researchers and practitioners.
Our stakeholders include both private and public sector organisations, along with individuals and communities involved in information management practices and pursuits.
Research Projects
The high quality research generated at SIM has achieved acclaim both locally and internationally, and a number of the School's researchers have been recipients of prestigious funding awards. Because information systems and technology underpin so many aspects of daily life, we support multi-disciplinary collaboration both within the School and with our international research partners; you can read about some of these projects here.
Current research at the School includes projects in the following broad areas:- Information Systems (IS); including strategy and governance
- Information Technology (IT); including adoption; utilisation; databases; software
- Mobile Technology Learning and Teaching; including knowledge and information management
- Archives and Records Management; including digital preservation issues
- Identity and Privacy issues; including e-Government research
- Information Sharing and Social Networks
You can also see a more detailed list with information about current research involving staff at the School.
Research News and Headlines
Research at SIM covers the complementary and interlocking areas of information systems, e-commerce, library and information science, archives and records management, communications, and knowledge and information management.
There is more information about the current activities of our staff and students on the Research Projects page, but you can also read about the latest SIM research making headlines here.
Our Research Students
Our MA, MCA and PhD students are a multi-cultural group contributing to the diversity of interests and work carried out within the School. Check out the profiles for each student carrying out a research-based degree, with a brief biography, an outline of their thesis/dissertation topic, and related information on their interests, teaching, and other work.
Note: The Faculty of Graduate Research (FGR) provides the first port of call for all students interested in enrolling in a PhD at Victoria.
Research Seminars and Workshops
The SIM Research Seminars are an opportunity for staff and visitors to share current research, ideas, projects, and papers in the making, as well as special one-off lectures and presentations open to the public. See both upcoming and past presentations here.
HEC Applications
In order to streamline the process of reviewing human ethics applications for researchers, the School has established its own Human Ethics Committee (HEC).
All applications should be sent to the HEC Administrator Wendy Chen, who can be contacted by:
Email: address
Phone: 04 463 5384
Important: if you are a research student (MIM, MIS, MCA, or PhD), you are required to discuss your application with your supervisor first, and then your supervisor must submit the application on your behalf. HEC applications will not be accepted from research students directly.
Further details and documentation are available here.