Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia’s Post

“The pressing problems of our time – climate change and biodiversity crises; managing the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence; the worsening crisis of misinformation and disinformation; managing geo-political tensions – require a skilled and adaptive workforce, and a robust multi-disciplinary sovereign research capability.” 🎯

“ACOLA and Australian Learned Academies have issued a statement on cuts to Humanities and Social Science funding through Aotearoa/New Zealand's Marsden Fund. While it is not customary for us to comment on the policy decisions of other nations, we recognise the importance of multidisciplinary research in addressing national and global challenges.”

I'm thrilled to be participating in Fragile Lives 2024, an international conference organized by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Humboldt University of Berlin) and the Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ), taking place on October 1-2. The event will bring together experts from academia and policy practitioners to address critical issues like violent #conflict, the #climate crisis, and humanitarian #emergencies. I’m honored to present my single-author paper based on my PhD research, which delves into the complex poly-conflict situation in Nigeria and addresses intra-household #inequalities and individual poverty. I am also grateful to be funded to participate in this important event, contributing to discussions on the intersection of #humanitarian, #development, and #peace efforts. The conference will feature three themes: ✔ Lives and #Livelihoods – How do people cope with poly-crises around the world? ✔ Achieving Zero #Hunger – How can we increase food security in poly-crises? ✔ Peace and Prosperity – How can #rigorous evidence inform effective peacebuilding measures? If you're passionate about these topics, don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with professionals who share similar interests and stay up to date on the latest developments in the field. You'll also hear from inspiring keynote speakers, including Agnes Quisumbing from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Ibrahim Elbadawi from the Economic Research Forum. Register now and explore the preliminary program! 👇 #FragileLives2024 #PhDResearch #Academia #HumanitarianAction #PeaceBuilding #Nigeria #Inequality #Poverty #Resilience #ZeroHunger

Charles Darwin University researchers have received more than $2 million in new funding through the Australian Research Council's 2025 Discovery Project Grants. The projects are: 📍 'How safe are island havens for biodiversity?' led by CDU researchers Professor Sam Banks, Professor Brett Murphy, Professor John Woinarski, Dr Teigan Cremona and Professor Sarah Legge. 📍 'Where Waters Meet: Empirical philosophy amidst more than human collectives' led by CDU researcher Dr Michaela Spencer with Professor Michael Christie CDU has also received joint funding with The University of Queensland and Flinders University for the project 'Re-Mapping the Lost Literary Capital: Darwin/Larrakia Nation' with CDU's Dr Adelle Sefton-Rowston. Our own Professor Ruth Wallace is also representing CDU in the project 'Deadly Home Reading: Enabling Indigenous Children’s Literacy & Wellbeing' which received Linkage funding. Congratulations to the recipients! #research #YouMakeCDU

On behalf of #POSTCOMER and the University Centre of Excellence IMSErt – Know Team, we are pleased to invite you to submit an abstract for the international conference "Un/Doing Academia in Time of Polycrisis" at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland, next springtime 2025. 🔗 Submission link: https://lnkd.in/dmnqkdEH ⁉️ We particularly welcome scholars, researchers, and faculty members who engage in and not only to the following questions:   - What is (or should be) the role of academia in a time of polycrisis? - Does distance and/or closeness to the field of research reduce or stimulate acts of solidarity, and/or does it reinforce epistemic violence? - How do scholars produce knowledge in a time of dramatic political changes, genocidal violence, and unsettling ideological certainties? - Does academic solidarity with war-torn countries reinforce violence by introducing new power hierarchies upon marginalised, racialised and minoritised communities? In contrast, does the lack of proper engagement of academia with wars, human rights violations, and genocide reveal academic complicity in a time of poly-crisis? - Do scholars who engage with “whom they produce knowledge for”, and with the “spaces and “places” they carry out research in, contribute to worsening the relations between academia and civil society? 📅 Important Deadlines: Abstracts Submission Opens: 15 November, 2024; Abstracts Submission Closes: 31, December 2024 - #No deadline extensions; Abstracts Selection Closes: 14, January 2024; Notification of Acceptance: 15 January, 2025; 📩 Should you have any inquiries, do not hesitate to contact us at a.domachowska@umk.pl or trupia@umk.pl.  The conference will be an on-site event.

🌍🔬 Celebrating World Science Day for Peace and Development 🔬🌍 This weekend, we recognise the vital role that science plays in promoting peace, advancing sustainable development, and improving lives worldwide. World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights how research and innovation can bridge divides, tackle global challenges, and contribute to a fairer, more resilient world. To truly harness science’s potential, it must be accessible to all—starting from a young age. Inspiring curiosity and critical thinking in younger generations is essential for cultivating future scientists, innovators, and informed citizens. Effective outreach and education initiatives ensure that the wonders of science reach everyone, empowering individuals and communities to engage with and benefit from scientific progress. Let’s work toward a future where science serves as a force for peace, cooperation, and inclusive growth, and where everyone has the opportunity to participate in and contribute to scientific advancement. #WorldScienceDay #ScienceForAll #PeaceAndDevelopment #OutreachMatters #InspireYoungMinds #InclusiveInnovation

The Northeastern States Research Cooperative (NSRC) is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP). NSRC expects to award nearly $2.2 million in funding for projects that will begin in the summer of 2025. Research projects may range from one- to three-year research efforts, with budgets ranging from $75,000 to $300,000. The expectation is that NSRC will be able to fund between 7 and 10 projects in response to this RFP. The 2024 RFP is informed by our external advisory committee, who met in October to help formulate this RFP aimed at research with clear links to application and use by stakeholders and decision makers in the Northern Forest Region. Specifically, NSRC seeks proposals focused on: (1) community and economic resilience,  (2) decision support and management tools, (3) forest health and resilience, and/or (4) social science for effective public engagement. Successful proposals will prioritize problem-driven, engaged research aimed at enhancing forest and community resilience. Projects should be focused on locally and topically relevant research to help professional foresters, non-profits, and the wider community. Participation in this RFP is open to scientists, resource managers, policymakers, and other stakeholders pursuing research relevant to forest lands in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and the northern tier of New York. Participation of US Forest Service personnel in projects is encouraged. Special conditions apply to Forest Service employees who submit proposals as PIs or Co-PIs (see RFP for details).  Interested researchers are required to submit a letter of intent by January 6, 2025; proposals are due February 7, 2025. Letters of intent are required to be eligible to submit a proposal, but there will be no assessment of the intellectual or technical merit of the proposed project. Notification of final proposal selections will be made in the Spring. https://lnkd.in/eyXMKmGD

What impact do you want your doctoral research to make outside of academia? 📣 Join us for PGR Workshop: Creating Impact in Policy and Practice: https://buff.ly/3RWX5cr on Wednesday 10th July!

🌟Check out our Grant Testimonials! 🌟 PROFEEDBACK grants offer a unique opportunity for researchers and professionals to connect, collaborate, and contribute to a dynamic, European-wide dialogue. 📈🤝 Those involved in PROFEEDBACK can apply for different grants, helping to fuel a future where knowledge exchange leads the way. Thanks to the PROFEEDBACK ITC grant, Danijel Baturina took part in the prestigious 27th IPSA World Congress of Political Science in Buenos Aires! 🇦🇷 🎤Here is what Danijel had to say about this opportunity: "With the help of the PROEEDBACK ITC grant, I have participated in the 27th IPSA World Congress of Political Science, Buenos Aires, Argentina which represents the most prestigious and biggest conference of political scientists in the world.  I have presented two papers which contribute to articulating a policy evaluation as the key tool in understanding, developing and modernising EU (and Croatia) policies. One: Evolution and evaluation of the state of social rights of the homeless people in Croatia and other: Elderly care in Croatia: policy struggles in between state’s dominance and private initiative. I was thrilled to participate in the conference as I gained insights into the developmental trends of politics (specifically social policy and its evaluations) as well as new methodological approaches used in policy evaluation. Beyond this, the grant had an impact on the development of my networks of collaborators as well as a creative playground for development and feedback on the new research ideas that I have. " Danijel’s experience underscores the power of PROFEEDBACK grants in advancing research, building connections, and fostering innovation in policy evaluation across Europe. 🌐 🎓Check out our grants on the Profeedback website! https://lnkd.in/dUYJZgr8 #ProfeedbackGrants #PolicyEvaluation #ResearchImpact #KnowledgeExchange #GrantSuccess 👉 Stay updated by following us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter! Facebook: https://lnkd.in/dj4sRb9z LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dpptW_Ap Twitter: https://lnkd.in/dFDNrt_v

Applying a combination of deep knowledge and creativity to real-world problems can result in tangible solutions that make a big difference in the community. Just ask graduates from The University of Queensland’s Global Change Scholars program. This yearlong experience for PhD students focuses on research impact, with students partnering with a public sector or not-for-profit organisation to form transdisciplinary teams that are focused on solving industry-identified problems. Dr Skye Doherty, Senior Lecturer in the Graduate School and School of Communication and Arts, leads the program, with partners including Cancer Council Queensland, The Commons Social Change Library, CSIRO, Healthy Land & Water, Multicultural Australia, Queensland Theatre, Queensland Trust for Nature, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, RAPAD - Remote Area Planning and Development Board, World Wildlife Fund, and Y Queensland. Dr Doherty was recently recognised for the impact of the Global Change Scholars program, receiving the Excellence in Industry Engagement in Graduate Research award at the UQ Research Partnership and Translation Awards. Learn more in the video below or visit https://lnkd.in/g3CTUbNu UQ Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Virginia Slaughter Shannon Willoughby Isaac J Coonan Belinda Bern #uqresearch #researchandinnovation #PhD #HDR #researchimpact