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The objectives of the Centre are as follows:
- to establish a centre of excellence for the academic study of Island Cultures;
- to undertake research on topics related to Island Cultures;
- to support innovative teaching and the supervision of higher degree work in this field;
- to undertake consultancy work of an academic nature;
- to coordinate research grant applications for groups and individuals;
- to work with island communities on research and development initiatives;
- to raise funds for library resources, scholarships for students, and the short-term appointment of fellows and scholars;
- to oversee academic exchange programs with the relevant centres and individuals
- to conduct seminars on Island Cultures at Macquarie and in the wider communities
- to inform and publicise Island cultures research to the wider community
- to undertake any activities that further the objectives listed above;


