The United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney deepens Australia’s understanding of the United States through research, teaching and public engagement. Through rigorous analysis of American politics, foreign policy, economics, culture, and history, the Centre has become a national resource, building Australia’s awareness of the dynamics shaping American society — and critically — their implications for Australia.

Contact details

Website:
http://ussc.edu.au/

Address:
United States Studies Centre, Institute Building (H03), City Rd, University of Sydney NSW 2006, Australia,

Country:
Australia

Sub-region:
Australia and New Zealand

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Australia and the United States of America
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit , University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
2006
Age (years)
United States Studies Centre
 18
Australia average
 33
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: University of Sydney, American Australian Association and Australian Government
Founder gender: Other entities
Leadership
Leader(s) (2023): Michael J. Green
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2021): Simon Jackman
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2023
United States Studies Centre
 33
Australia average
 28
Global average
 66
2021
United States Studies Centre
 18
2020
United States Studies Centre
 25
% Female staff
2023
United States Studies Centre
 46%
Australia average
 55%
Global average
 50%
2020
United States Studies Centre
 52%
% Female researchers
2020
United States Studies Centre
 35%
Australia average
 36%
Global average
 11%

Organisational performance

Publications
2022
United States Studies Centre
 14
Australia average
 35
Global average
 65
2020
United States Studies Centre
 33
2019
United States Studies Centre
 27
Financials
2020
United States Studies Centre
 $5,897,298
Australia average
 $60,539,997
Global average
 $214,856,754
2015
United States Studies Centre
 $466,513

Social

Likes (2023)
United States Studies Centre
 5,400
Australia average
 11,990
Global average
 27,094
Likes (2022)
United States Studies Centre
 5,449
Likes (2021)
United States Studies Centre
 5,321
Twitter
Followers (2023)
United States Studies Centre
 8,281
Australia average
 9,514
Global average
 28,979
Followers (2022)
United States Studies Centre
 7,908
Followers (2021)
United States Studies Centre
 7,328
Subscribers (2023)
United States Studies Centre
 2,260
Australia average
 5,628
Global average
 6,305
Subscribers (2022)
United States Studies Centre
 0
Subscribers (2021)
United States Studies Centre
 0
Subscribers (2016)
United States Studies Centre
Australia average
Global average
Followers (2023)
United States Studies Centre
 617
Australia average
 2,061
Global average
 11,185
Followers (2023)
United States Studies Centre
 2,329
Australia average
 6,816
Global average
 12,007
Followers (2022)
United States Studies Centre
 1,851
Followers (2019)
United States Studies Centre
 675

Data notes

Last updated: 05/05/2023
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Governmental Website, Organisation´s website
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