HIGH FLYERS THINK TANKS
Overview
The purpose of the Academy's High Flyers Think Tank series is to bring together early- and mid-career researchers from a broad range of disciplines to:
- engage in thinking about novel applications of existing science and technology; and
- identify gaps in knowledge that might be addressed when applying science (including social science) and technology to a particular issue.
It is well recognised that interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving enable more diverse and lateral thinking, and therefore more comprehensive outcomes. Held in an independent setting, the Think Tanks are seen by the Academy as a unique opportunity for career development and network creation. This is to be particularly encouraged among the nation's next generation of researchers and their institutions. Previous Think Tanks have culminated in reports to government that have been timely, well received and instrumental in influencing policy development.
2013
Inspiring smarter brain research in Australia
Supported by the Theo Murphy (Australia) Fund, Melbourne, 24-26 July 2013
2012
Australia’s population: shaping a vision for our future
Supported by the Theo Murphy (Australia) Fund, Adelaide, 26-27 July 2012
2011
Stressed ecosystems: better decisions for Australia’s future
Supported by the Theo Murphy (Australia) Fund, Brisbane, 29-30 September 2011
2010
Searching the deep earth: The future of Australian resource discovery and utilisation
Supported by the Theo Murphy (Australia) Fund, Shine Dome, Canberra, 19-20 August
2009
Agricultural productivity and climate change
Supported by the Theo Murphy (Australia) Fund, Melbourne, 22-23 October 2009
2008
Preventative health: Science and technology in the prevention and early detection of disease
Supported by the Theo Murphy (Australia) Fund, University of Sydney, 6 November 2008
2007
Extreme natural hazards
University of Melbourne, 30 October 2007
2006
Innovative technical solutions for water management in Australia
University of Adelaide, 30 October 2006
2005
Biotechnology and the future of Australian agriculture
Canberra, 26 July, 2005
2004
Emerging diseases – Ready and waiting?
Canberra, 19 October 2004
2003
Safeguarding Australia
Canberra, 4 April 2003
2002
National Research Priorities Strategic Forum
Canberra, 26-27 June 2002
