The Eidos Institute has a proven track record of coordinating events that bring public policy issues to the forefront of the political domain. Currently, Eidos is partnering in support of a number of major policy projects seeking to answer some of the nations toughest and most pervasive economic and social policy challenges.
Major projects of focus within the Eidos network include the following:
The Future of Design Thinking University Partner: James Cook University Expanding innovation and creativity into our education system.
Social Media in Times of Crisis University Partner: Queensland University of Technology Social media as a tool for improved dialouge between citizen and government.
Sustainable Development in Resource Intensive Regions University Partner(s): CQ University and The University of Newcastle Developing a better understanding of current approaches to evaluating the social impact of mining in regional communities
Indigenous Skills Development University Partner(s): Australian Catholic University and Griffith University Developing Indigenous skills and employment outcomes
The Access and Use of Informal Research Publications University Partner: Swinburne University of Technology Better recording and aggregating public policy data and research
The Changing Academic Profession University Partner: The University of Melbourne Preparing for the future nature and conception of the academic workforce
Innovative Policy in Indigenous Employment University Partner: The University of Melbourne Government Partner: Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Defining and articulating a narrative for the future - replicating successful initiatives and methodologies that have changed the public approach to Indigenous affairs in Australia
These progressive topics are geared towards influencing and shaping Australian public policy.
As an avid supporter of open debate and dialogue on topical public policy issues, the Eidos Institute has recognised the need for an open space for Australia’s leading and emerging researchers and policy leaders to promote and present their latest findings. In light of this recognition, Eidos Institute is excited to launch The Eidos National Conference Series 2011.
The Eidos Institute’s National Conference Series 2011 provides an opportunity for researchers and policy leaders to present, promote and disseminate world-class research to a broad audience. This dissemination allows the private and public sector, key government decision makers, as well as world-class researchers to initiate and maintain dialogue, resulting in a more informed public sphere.
Held nationally throughout 2011 and presented by Eidos in partnership with leading university members and industry partners, is unique in that it focuses on cross-institutional engagement with universities and government nationwide, highlighting topical issues within the public policy arena and evaluating them from a platform of evidence based research.
There are ten principles that this Conference Series aims to achieve.
Respond to nationally significant projects which align to current and identified policy agendas of governments;
Profile and highlight Eidos Institute network members groundbreaking research and innovative approaches to persistent policy issues;
Disseminate world-class research from several leading academics within a single event;
Raise funds for Eidos Institute Gift Fund in support of ‘blue sky’ research;
Promote cross institutional engagement and collaborative research across Eidos Institute universities, in alignment with the broader objective of contributing to the nations combined intellectual capital;
Facilitate private and public partnerships in the name of enlightened and innovative approaches to policy formulation;
Introduce key policy makers to high quality research and facilitate interaction between the arms of government and academia;
Highlight Eidos’ four key program areas for it’s 2011 research agenda (life, wired, safe, community);
Influence current trends and attitudes; and
Push the boundaries of dialogue and debate within an independent framework
Following the achievement of these principles, the National Conference Series will provide a space for sustained intellectual dialogue and critical assessment of public policy strategies.
