Quality, equity and inclusion: Maximising participation in early learning Friday 19 April 2024 | Canberra This invitation-only policy roundtable connected the Productivity Commission team undertaking the inquiry into Australia’s early childhood education and care sector with a multidisciplinary group of Academy Fellows and leading social sciences experts. The roundtable focused on two important aspects of…
2021 Intergenerational Report Roundtable: Analysis and implications of the 2021 Intergenerational Report Thursday 28 – Friday 29 September 2021 CANBERRA A comprehensive analysis of the 2021 Intergenerational Report produced following the roundtable is now available. View the book here. The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia convened an in-depth discussion of the role of…
2024 Fay Gale Lecture: Presented by Professor Pam Nilan ‘Youth, Masculinity and the Far Right in Australia’ This lecture considered the nexus of youthful masculinity and far right discourse in Australia. It constituted a gendered reflection on data collected from a range of men for an Australian Research Council Discovery-funded research project titled Far Right…
2024 Cunningham Lecture: Presented by Professor Betsey Stevenson Marriage, family and work in an age of rising gender equality Date: Thursday 11 AprilTime: 5.00 – 6.00pm lecture, 6.00 – 7.00pm refreshmentsLocation: Tyree Room, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Kensington Betsey Stevenson is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan. She is also…
The two-day symposium on AUKUS strategic partnership ran on 15-16 August 2024 in Canberra. Since its inception in 2022, AUKUS has received bipartisan political support, shaping crucial discussions on national security and international relations. The symposium featured expert analysis and discussions on the political, legal, strategic and economic aspects of AUKUS. This event allowed academics…
This workshop took place on 5 December 2023 in Canberra and online to provide an opportunity for those interested in the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) premier Centres of Excellence program to learn about the ins- and outs of developing a successful application and running a successful centre. The focus was on opportunities for aspiring researchers…
Explore critical issues surrounding our current and future digital world at the 2023 Annual Symposium, Digital Society: Social science perspectives for a better future. Engage with experts from diverse social science fields as we explore lessons learned from past experiences with technology and AI and apply these to today’s rapidly changing landscape. Dive into conversations on…
A comprehensive summary of Shaping the Future: A new approach to policy that works for young people is available to read and download now. Shaping the Future: A new approach to policy that works for young people is a nationally significant conversation on how young people are positioned within the policy development and implementation…
2023 Cunningham Lecture | Distinguished Professor Susan Danby FASSA Risks and opportunities: Building social contexts for young children’s digital interactions Exploring the complex intersection between young children and digital technologies begins with understanding children’s participation within social contexts involving their digital interactions. With the rapid advancement of technology, young children are increasingly engaging with digital…
Register online to attend the Academy’s Panel Meetings and Annual General Meeting. To register, select 1 ticket for each meeting you would like to attend. For example, 1 x Annual General Meeting ticket and 1 x Panel A Meeting ticket. You will receive seperate emails with a Zoom link for each meeting before the annual…
WatershedThe 2022 Australian Federal ElectionEdited by: Anika Gauja, Marian Sawer, Jill SheppardPublished by ANU Press Australia’s 2022 federal election played out in ways that few could have expected. Not only did it bring a change of government; it also saw the lowest number of primary votes for the major parties and the election of the…
Keith Hancock Lecture 2023: Presented by Emeritus Professor Alison Booth Gender Gaps: Causes and Origins Recent research in experimental and behavioural economics has focused on the role that preferences might play in explaining economic outcomes. These preferences include attitudes to risk and willingness to compete, which can shape gender differences. In the 2023 Keith Hancock…
2023 Fay Gale Lecture: Presented by Professor Cordelia Fine Battle of the Sex Differences: Where to begin? Date: Friday 25 August Time: 5.30 – 7.00pm AEST Location: Ingkarni Wardli, The University of Adelaide Livestream available When it comes to the question of why there are gender differences in behaviour – where to begin? According to…
Unravelling the Thrills and Trials of Mixed Feelings in Consumer Behaviour Dr Felix Septianto 2023 Paul Bourke Lecture Positive emotions can inspire people to take action. But life can be complicated, and people often experience significant events that bring up mixed feelings. Presented by Dr Felix Septianto, this lecture explored the idea of mixed feelings, looking…
A Social Sciences Week special event Tuesday 5 September, 6.00 – 9.00pm AEST National Library of Australia A lively evening of discussion and debate took place at the National Library of Australia (NLA) in Canberra, where the power of sport to bring us together or push us apart was explored, alongside a matched exhibition at…
It’s Time for Change – New Perspectives on Body ImageAssociate Professor Gemma Sharp2023 Paul Bourke Lecture About the Lecture Body image concerns are unfortunately very common. More than 43 percent of people in Australia are dissatisfied with their physical appearance. Negative body image can lead to extreme dieting, excessive exercise, the pursuit of risky cosmetic…
This special event featured the Paul Bourke Award Winner for Early Career Research, Dr Harry Hobbs as he explored modern treaty-making between Indigenous peoples and governments in Australia. This event added context prior to the Voice referendum, and allowed the audience to question whether Australia should go down the treaty path; a path that could…
Policymakers confront growing challenges in areas as diverse—and often interrelated—as climate change, social inequality, artificial intelligence, work, migration, declining biodiversity, and new threats to public health. Responses require changes or modifications to deeply entrenched social and economic structures. Consequently, reform attempts often generate conflict and resistance from those with a real or perceived interest in…
Climate finance: taking a position on climate futuresDr Sophie Webber2023 Paul Bourke Award Lecture Date: Tuesday 5 September 2023Time: 6pm – 8pm Venue: The University of Sydney
Critical issues surrounding our current and future digital world were explored at the 2023 Annual Symposium, Digital Society: Social Science Perspectives for a Better Future. Experts from diverse social science fields engaged in discussions on lessons learned from past experiences with technology and AI and applied them to today’s rapidly changing landscape. Conversations delved into…
Developments in work and wellbeing for contemporary Australia is a nationally significant conversation on wellbeing frameworks, the care and support economy and the non-financial benefits of work. This policy roundtable connected a diverse range of senior officials with a multidisciplinary group of Academy Fellows and leading social sciences experts. Read a summary of the discussion.…
To celebrate Laura Rademaker’s Paul Bourke Award for Early Career Research from the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the launch of Everywhen: Australia and the Language of Deep History, co-edited by Ann McGrath, Laura Rademaker and Jakelin Troy, please join us for a panel discussion featuring contributors Dr Laura Rademaker, Professor Jaky Troy…
The Academy’s 2023 Annual Events will be held from 23 – 24 November 2023 in Canberra, Australia. The annual events include: Further information about each event is available below. New Fellows Presentations | Thursday 23 November | 2.00 – 4.00pm Centenary Ballroom, Hyatt Hotel Canberra Free event Each year, the Academy of the Social Sciences…
The Cunningham Lecture is the Academy’s flagship annual public lecture. It is named after Dr Kenneth Stewart Cunningham, the first chairman of the Social Science Research Committee (the Academy’s predecessor organisation). The Cunningham Lecture is presented each by an eminent social scientist. The 2022 Cunningham Lecture will be delivered by Dr Elizabeth Reid AO on…