Engaging for Policy Impact: Short Course 2024

1 Jul 2024 - 5 Jul 2024 | 9am-5pm

Scientists around the world consistently list achieving tangible impacts on policy and practice as a core career goal - yet few have the knowledge or skillset needed for turning this into a reality. Traditional scientific training programs rarely teach the skill set and competencies required to operate effectively at the interface of science and policy.

This course provides participants with the theory and the practical knowledge, skills and tools that are needed to operate more effectively at the science-policy interface.

Drawing on current research from the fields of knowledge exchange and research impact, and including guest lecturers from the realms of policy and practice, participants gain a firsthand account of the practical ways in which they can bridge the gap between science and policy.

This course can be taken entirely in-person or online.

This advanced level course requires students to have existing and well-developed knowledge of the fundamentals of science communication theory and practice in order to successfully participate. Participants are required to have relevant postgraduate coursework (this might include an honours degree or the minimum of two postgraduate courses in a cognate field) or 5+ years of experience in a science communication and/or policy related role in order to enrol. Please contact CPAS Admin to confirm your eligibility before applying.

Note: This short course cannot be taken for credit towards an ANU degree.

For more questions, email cpas@anu.edu.au

Cancellation:

The Australian National University reserves the right to cancel the course or change course title, content, dates and venues. We also reserve the right to decline registrations where registrations exceed capacity or cancel the course due to insufficient registrations. In the event of cancellation, as much notice as possible* will be provided to participants registered for the course.

Refunds:

Under the circumstances outlined below, participants may be eligible for a full refund of their fees:

• If ANU is unable to offer the course.

• If a participant cancels their place in the course in writing at least six weeks before the course start date.

No fees will be refunded if the participant withdraws from the course within six weeks of the course start date.