2025 Gala Dinner | Monday 17 November | 6.00 – 10.00pmThe Sydney Opera House, Sydney | Dress Code: Cocktail The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia warmly invites you to join us for our 2025 Gala Dinner. The dinner will be held in the Yallamundi Rooms at The Sydney Opera House in Sydney on…
2025 New Fellows Presentations | Monday 17 November | 1:30pm – 04.00pmFrancis Conference Room | Vibe Hotel Sydney 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…
Join leading experts as we unpack the dynamic complexities that Trump’s tariffs have had on global economic markets. Our speakers will discuss US legislative shifts, trade uncertainties, the deregulation of tech monopolies, and international market perspectives for both short- and long-term impacts. This Flash Forum will be moderated by ABC Finance presenter Alan Kohler AM and is…
A Social Sciences Week special eventTuesday 9 September Join us for an evening of compelling debate as six of Australia’s premier academics tackle the complex question of whether Australia’s history unites us. TEAM AFFIRMATIVE:⭐️ Georgina Downer GAICD, CEO of the Robert Menzies Institute,⭐️ Professor Jakelin Troy FASSA, Director, Indigenous Research at University of Sydney, and⭐️ Professor Frank Bongiorno…
In advance of the Australian Government’s economic reform roundtable, leading experts will present the latest evidence on challenges and opportunities for Australian productivity. Moderated by ABC Finance presenter Alan Kohler AM, this forum brings together leading experts from across sectors and policy domains to discuss the most effective policies for driving productivity growth. Each speaker will…
In partnership with CEDA and The Melbourne Institute, the Academy is proud to present a Flash Forum on evidence-based approaches to driving productivity growth in Australia.
Wednesday 30 July 2025 | Canberra The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia convened a Policy Roundtable exploring how integrated government data can support more effective, efficient policy development and the barriers to use and equitable access. The invitation only Roundtable connected researchers and other data users with funders and data custodians in government…
The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, along with the ANU School of Politics & International Relations, warmly invites you to hear from ABC Chief Election Analyst Antony Green AO on his 36-year career covering Australian election night counts for ABC Television. Antony promises a catalogue of the highs and lows, the laughs and…
Advancing policy and program evaluation in Australian Government Friday 21 March 2025 | Canberra The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia convened a Policy Roundtable with the Australian Centre for Evaluation (ACE) on the topic of Advancing policy and program evaluation in Australian Government. The invitation only Roundtable connected research, government and industry stakeholders…
2025 Fay Gale Lecture: Presented by Dr Michelle Fitts ‘Head Health and Healing – Listening to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women about traumatic brain injury from violence’ Michelle is a Senior Research Fellow at Menzies School of Health Research, who lives and works in Mparntwe Alice Springs. She has been working…
The 2024 Shape the Nation lecture was delivered by Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM FAA FTSE, Australia’s Chief Scientist on 28 November 2024. Titled The secret sauce to a better Australia, the lecture by Dr Foley offered a thought-provoking exploration of the role social sciences play in addressing Australia’s most pressing challenges and shaping a…
Indigenous language landscapes. Why a fuller understanding of Indigenous peoples’ language contexts is important 2024 Paul Bourke Award Lecture | Dr Denise Angelo with Indigenous language researchers:Tara Bonney, Marmingee Hand, Corina Norman, Carmel Ryan, Jasmine Seymour, Bernadine Yeatman Date: Tuesday 1 OctoberTime: 6.30 – 8.00pm, followed by light refreshmentsVenue: Hedley Bull Lecture Theatre 1, Australian…
Priorities and Future Directions for Educational Research Monday 5 August 2024 | Melbourne This invitation-only roundtable was organised by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) to discuss challenges and opportunities for the field of education research in Australia going forward. The program and background…
Smart meets silly in The Peer Revue, where cutting-edge research fuels improv comedy. Each show, a different superstar researcher tells stories from their research, which will inspire a cast of talented improvisers to create brand new, unscripted comedy. Thu Sep 12 – Guest: Professor Jill Blackmore AM Universities are full of smart people who are…
New Fellows Presentations | Tuesday 19 November | 2.00 – 5.00pm The Conservatory | Midnight Hotel, Canberra Free event 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…
2024 Annual Dinner | Tuesday 19 November | 6.00 – 10.00pm The Marion, Canberra The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia warmly invites you to join us for our 2024 Annual Dinner. The dinner will be held at The Marion in Canberra on Tuesday 19 November 2024 with arrivals from 6.00pm and formalities commencing…
As we count down to COP29 in Azerbaijan in November 2024, global policymakers are dubbing it the ‘finance COP’. Funding climate action, domestically and internationally, is one of the critical challenges in the campaign against climate change. There has never been a more crucial moment to optimise the sustainable finance movement, scaling up green investment…
A Social Sciences Week special event Tuesday 10 September National Library of Australia In an era where social media shapes our interactions and perceptions, the lines between connection and division have never been more blurred. With rising concerns about misinformation, online bans and the impact of digital echo chambers, we must ask: is social media…
Using social science to inform hepatitis C elimination efforts in prisons 2024 Paul Bourke Award Lecture given by Dr Lise Lafferty. In this address Dr Lafferty reflected on a decade of social science research to understand key enablers and barriers to hepatitis C risk, prevention, testing and treatment in the prison setting. People who use drugs…
The Academy Workshops Program offers financial assistance to Australian social scientists to host multidisciplinary workshops, aimed at advancing research and policy agendas on nationally important issues. Each year, up to eight workshops are funded, with grants of up to $9,000 (excl. GST). In this session, we provide a comprehensive overview of the Workshops Program, covering…
CEDA in partnership with the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, is pleased to invite you to participate in a discussion on tax reform with leading commentators. Tax reform has consistently been a contentious topic, with successive governments hesitant to address it significantly, and experts involved in the discourse often at odds over the…
Australian Roadmap for Open Research Thursday 13 June 2024 | Canberra A nationally significant conversation to initiate design of an Australian Roadmap for Open Research. Australia needs a clear vision and co-ordinated leadership for Open Research. This invitation-only policy roundtable connected a diverse group of stakeholders from across government, research funding bodies, peak bodies, the…
This collaborative webinar on Exploring Indigenous Research: Conducting ethical research and improving access of research outcomes to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aimed to deepen understanding of ethical and responsible research practices within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Leading researchers, stakeholders, and institutions shared insights and practical guidance on conducting ethical research and…
The Future of Medicare: Research-informed policy for better access and health Wednesday 19 June9.30am – 5.00pmNational Portrait Gallery, Canberra A conference marking the 40th anniversary of Medicare Since its inception in 1984, Medicare has faced numerous challenges such as increasing costs, population ageing, and the growing burden of chronic disease. To meet such challenges, continuous…