Dates and Times
24 March 2026
17:30 - 19:30
Location
Speakers
Lisa Paul AO PSM, Chancellor, University of Canberra, former departmental secretary in the Federal Government
Prof Frank Bongiorno AM, Donald Horne Professor and inaugural director of the Centre for Public Ideas at the Univerisity of Canberra
Rachael Thompson, Head of Engagement, McKinnon, former Chief of Staff to the Hon Simon Birmingham
Rachael Thompson, Head of Engagement, McKinnon, former Chief of Staff to the Hon Simon Birmingham
Emeritus Prof Michelle Grattan AO (facilitator), leading journalist and political correspondent
Enquiry
Friedel Marquardt
Event about:
Understanding the Research-Policy Nexus: Shaping Australia’s Future Together
Join the Faculty of Business, Government and Law for a public panel discussion exploring how research and policy can better connect to shape Australia's future.
This conversation brings together experts from across policy and research to discuss the opportunities and challenges of turning research into effective policy.
The Faculty of Business, Government and Law is committed to advancing the University of Canberra’s research impact by ensuring our work informs evidence-based public policy. In line with our mission, working with governments and for society, we are launching a new initiative to support researchers in communicating their insights to policymakers through a dedicated Policy Brief Toolkit. Insights from this event will support the toolkit, designed to strengthen research impact and enhance government engagement.
We are delighted to have joining the panel:
Lisa Paul AO PSM, Chancellor, University of Canberra, former departmental secretary in the Federal Government
Prof Frank Bongiorno AM, Donald Horne Professor and inaugural director of the Vice Chancellor's Centre for Public Ideas at the University of Canberra
Rachael Thompson, Head of Engagement, McKinnon, former Chief of Staff to the Hon Simon Birmingham
Dr Russell Ayres, Adjunct Associate Professor, Centre for Environmental Governance, former senior public servant
Facilitator: Emeritus Prof Michelle Grattan AO, leading journalist and political correspondent
UC acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where Bruce campus is situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.