This interactive half-day workshop is designed for academics, professionals, and students who want to improve their understanding of the political and government landscape and how to frame and promote their research to inform and help shape policy.
FACILITATOR
Associate Professor Pedro Fidelman, Principal Research Fellow, Centre for Policy Futures
Pedro’s research focuses on environmental policy and governance, emphasising the role of institutions (e.g., regulations, norms, and decision-making processes) in addressing global environmental change. He is also interested in the process of policymaking and associated social and political actors and contextual factors.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Professor Brian Head, Professor in the School of Political Science and International Studies
Professor Brian Head joined the University of Queensland in mid-2007 after holding senior roles in government, universities, and the non-government sector. He is the author or editor of several books and numerous articles on public management, governance, social isues and environmental policy. His major interests are evidence-based policy, complex or 'wicked' problems, program evaluation, early intervention and prevention, collaboration and consultation, public sector integrity, and leadership. He has undertaken several consultancies on program evaluation, policy review, organisational performance, and good governance processes. He has strong interests in applied research across many areas of public policy and governance, and is committed to building closer links between the research and policy sectors. His recent books include Wicked Problems in Public Policy (2022, Palgrave, open access), Reconsidering Policy (2020, Policy Press, co-authored), and Learning Policy, Doing Policy (2021, ANU Press, co-edited).
Dr Tim Seelig, Director, Strategic Policy in the Office of the DDG of Policy, QLD Dept. of Environment and Science.
Tim has extensive experience in public policy systems and decision-making, including policy analysis, social and environmental advocacy, political processes and engagement, and linking research and analysis with policy. He has worked in policy and related roles for three decades. He has delivered many university seminars, workshops, non-government forums, and conference presentations on policy-making and research-into-policy processes. His Adjunct Associate Professor appointment at the UQ Centre for Policy Futures is concurrent with his professional role as a senior public servant in the Queensland government.
In his current role, Tim provides high-level strategic advice, policy analysis and support on various challenging and multifaceted policy and operational issues to the DG and other Senior Executives. He assists with complex departmental strategies and initiatives. He also manages the Strategic Policy Team in the Department.
Dr Caitlin Curtis, Research Fellow, Centre for Policy Futures
The GRiPP training will help you to explore and understand:
- The policy priorities of the 2023 federal government
- The respective roles and responsibilities of Australian federal and sub-national governments
- The difference between the political and policy spheres
- The relationship between politics and research funding
- Ways to promote your research and engage with policy-makers
- What evidence-based policy means in practice
- Shared experiences of interacting and engaging with the policy process
- A case study on policy development
Part of the HASS Faculty, the Centre for Policy Futures undertakes policy-relevant and rigorous research, builds capacity within the University by enhancing the ability of academics to engage with policymakers, and delivers research engagement programs for policymakers throughout Queensland, Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.