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Discussion Papers
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Upcoming & Recent Events
Each year The Academy hosts and supports a wide range of social science or policy-focused events
2021
50th Anniversary Symposium: The Social Future of Australia
The Social Future of Australia: 50th Anniversary Symposium The Academy’s 50th Anniversary Symposium will explore the social future of Australia. With over 50 speakers, six presentation sessions, and three roundtable sessions, the Symposium will provide contemporary and provocative commentary on issues important to society as well as to each of our disciplines. Questions and comments […]
2021
2021 New Fellows’ Presentations
Each year, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia elects the most distinguished social scientists in Australia as Fellows. These New Fellows will join the ranks of over 700 of Australia’s leading researchers and professionals across the social science disciplines. This event provides an opportunity to welcome the 2021 New Fellows and to recognise […]
Making SPACE for Young Australians
Space continues to be a new frontier for humankind, presenting significant opportunities for Social Scientists to apply their expertise. From sensemaking, to indigenous astronomy, sustainability, industry, diplomacy and defence, this series of webinars examines the role for social scientists in space. This is a timely series, given Australia’s ambitions to contribute to American efforts to return to the Moon in 2024, and as many space faring nations look beyond, to Mars.
Space and Australia’s Future: Facing Fundamentals
Space continues to be a new frontier for humankind, presenting significant opportunities for Social Scientists to apply their expertise. From sensemaking, to indigenous astronomy, sustainability, industry, diplomacy and defence, this series of webinars examines the role for social scientists in space. This is a timely series, given Australia’s ambitions to contribute to American efforts to return to the Moon in 2024, and as many space faring nations look beyond, to Mars.
Space Diplomacy, Law and Regulation
Space continues to be a new frontier for humankind, presenting significant opportunities for Social Scientists to apply their expertise. From sensemaking, to indigenous astronomy, sustainability, industry, diplomacy and defence, this series of webinars examines the role for social scientists in space. This is a timely series, given Australia’s ambitions to contribute to American efforts to return to the Moon in 2024, and as many space faring nations look beyond, to Mars.
Defending Space
Space continues to be a new frontier for humankind, presenting significant opportunities for Social Scientists to apply their expertise. From sensemaking, to indigenous astronomy, sustainability, industry, diplomacy and defence, this series of webinars examines the role for social scientists in space. This is a timely series, given Australia’s ambitions to contribute to American efforts to return to the Moon in 2024, and as many space faring nations look beyond, to Mars.
Australians in Space: Living Systems and the Future
Space continues to be a new frontier for humankind, presenting significant opportunities for Social Scientists to apply their expertise. From sensemaking, to indigenous astronomy, sustainability, industry, diplomacy and defence, this series of webinars examines the role for social scientists in space. This is a timely series, given Australia’s ambitions to contribute to American efforts to return to the Moon in 2024, and as many space faring nations look beyond, to Mars.
Finding the Profitable Niche: Futures Awaiting Space Industry
Space continues to be a new frontier for humankind, presenting significant opportunities for Social Scientists to apply their expertise. From sensemaking, to indigenous astronomy, sustainability, industry, diplomacy and defence, this series of webinars examines the role for social scientists in space. This is a timely series, given Australia’s ambitions to contribute to American efforts to return to the Moon in 2024, and as many space faring nations look beyond, to Mars.
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News
Academy statement on the proposed changes to the Australian Research Council
15 December, 2021 ACADEMY STATEMENT ON THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia has serious concerns regarding proposed changes to the structure and governance of Australian Research Council (ARC) funding schemes. These changes are outlined in a Letter of Expectation sent to the ARC CEO by […]
Position Statements
Joint Academies statement post COP26
Academy statement on Australian action needed to address climate change
Position Statements
Academy statement on the need for a price on greenhouse gas emissions
Academy statement on Australian action needed to address climate change
Position Statements
Statement on Australian action needed to address climate change
Academy statement on Australian action needed to address climate change
Position Statements
The Importance of Languages in a Global Context
Joint statement from five leading Academies