The United States Studies Centre aims to deepen understanding of American political, economic, social and cultural issues and to foster greater collaboration across the Pacific. The Centre is an initiative of the American Australian Association and the University of Sydney, with support from the Commonwealth of Australia and the New South Wales Governments. The Centre brings together distinguished scholars, policy makers and business leaders from the US, Australia and around the world to exchange ideas on the key drivers of the 21st century.

The core activities of the United States Studies Centre include postgraduate degrees and undergraduate education; academic research and research training; business leadership forums and executive development programs; think tank analysis and public policy; and community outreach and public education.