In 2024, the intensive component of this course will be delivered 1 - 5 July.
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.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Recognise and adopt key principles underpinning successful knowledge exchange between scientific and policy communities;
- Synthesise scientific knowledge on contemporary sustainability issues to produce a range of engagement aides or products for a policy audience;
- Describe current challenges at the science-policy interface and assess strategies to overcome them;
- Devise practical strategies to enhance the uptake and use of scientific research in specific domains of policy.
Indicative Assessment
- Oral presentation (10) [LO 1,2]
- Policy brief (up to 1000 words) (30) [LO 1,2,4]
- Infographic (10) [LO 1,2]
- Evidence strategy addressing a policy challenge (up to 3000 words) (50) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
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.
Inherent Requirements
No specific inherent requirements have been identified for this courses.
Prescribed Texts
Not required
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4440 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6360 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6600 | 17 Jun 2024 | 01 Jul 2024 | 05 Jul 2024 | 30 Aug 2024 | In Person | N/A |
| 6601 | 17 Jun 2024 | 01 Jul 2024 | 05 Jul 2024 | 30 Aug 2024 | Online | N/A |
