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Centre for the Public Awareness of Science · ANU College of Systems and Society
The contribution of scientific research to policy making is needed now more than ever in order to help governments improve the lives of citizens and navigate a wide array of pressing sustainability issues, from energy transitions to food security. Yet, forging successful relationships between science and policy is not easy. This course will offer students the theory and practical knowledge to think about and operate more effectively at the science-policy interface. It will introduce students to current research from the fields of knowledge exchange and research impact, as well as develop practical strategies for enhancing tangible impacts from scientific research. The course will allow students to develop skills in synthesising scientific knowledge focusing on contemporary sustainability issues and producing engagement outputs for a policy audience.
Oral presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Policy brief (up to 1000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4
Infographic
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Evidence strategy addressing a policy challenge (up to 3000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the session including: - The face-to-face component will be delivered in intensive mode over one week, Monday-Friday (9am -5pm - total 35 hours). Students participating online will be able to join activities via Zoom. - Approximately 95 hours of self-directed study which will include pre-reading before and assessments to be submitted after the intensive week.
Not required