ABSTRACT
Many universities globally are presently focused on neoliberal competition, commodification, consumerism and corporatization. We locate the philosophy of the Centre within cognitive justice theoretical frameworks for decolonisation and transformation. This chapter focuses on an emergent initiative at our University to establish a transdisciplinary Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre, led by three women professors. Using praxis informed by an ethics of care and hospitality, we suggest a new vision for academic knowledge that builds recognition and engagement with Indigenous and transcultural knowledge systems. The vision of the Centre was that we proudly partner with Indigenous, migrant, refugee and culturally diverse communities to deliver impactful research nationally and internationally that seeks to improve the lives and well-being of Indigenous and culturally diverse peoples in Australia and around the globe. Significant goodwill towards the Centre and its Directors had developed since 2013. The Centre was held in high esteem by University executive, who provided advice, feedback and support.
