Primary Landing Page

Since its founding, the primary purpose of the Bell School has been grounded in our scholars' ability to conduct and publish academically rigorous, conceptually innovative, world-leading research, and use that knowledge to educate, train, and engage with multiple stakeholders.

We have demonstrated commitment to high quality, multi-disciplinary, and impactful research. We have maintained a strong record of research partnerships with other universities, government agencies, and international organisations. And we have collaborated and helped build capacity with regional partners and local communities.

On
On
From Election to Coup in Fiji The 2006 campaign and its aftermath
This book provides a comprehensive and penetrating analysis of the lead-up to, the outcome and the aftermath of Fiji’s historic 2006 election.
Globalisation and Governance in the Pacific Islands State, Society and Governance in Melanesia
This volume examine Pacific globalisation and governance from a wide range of perspectives.
Opposing Suharto Edward Aspinall
Opposing Suharto presents an account of democratization in the world's fourth most populous country, Indonesia.
State and Society in Papua New Guinea The First Twenty-Five Years
This volume brings together a number of papers written by the author between 1971 and 2001 which address issues of political and economic development and social change in Papua New Guinea.
Governance Challenges for PNG and the Pacific Islands
A very resourceful book it draws on the perspectives and experiences of senior people from the Government, Diplomatic core and Civil society of Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands development.