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Strengthening Knowledge Exchange in WA

In an increasingly complex and fast-changing environment, public sector organisations need the latest knowledge and expertise to develop high-quality policy advice, respond to emerging challenges, and deliver lasting public value.

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Strengthening Knowledge Exchange in WA

  • State Library of Western Australia, PerthState Library of Western Australia, Perth
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm | 3 hours
  • 27 October 2026

Overview

In an increasingly complex and fast-changing environment, public sector organisations need the latest knowledge and expertise to develop high-quality policy advice, respond to emerging challenges, and deliver lasting public value.

In this invitation only event, join leading researchers from Wales UK, together with academics and practitioners to learn, share and connect on ways to strengthen research and policy engagement across education and government sectors in WA.

What To Expect

Featuring presentations from researchers at the Wales Centre for Public Policy, Cardiff University, on the latest place-based knowledge mobilisation strategies being adopted in the UK and perspectives from WA.

Followed by a roundtable discussion on the next steps for WA public sector to strengthen knowledge exchange capabilities. 

Coffee on arrival, morning tea and a light lunch provided.

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the critical role of research and policy engagement in enabling governments and public sector organisations meet the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.

Event Details

  • Location: State Library of Western Australia, Francis Street, Perth WA, Australia

  • Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 8:30am - 12:00pm

  • Details: Tea and coffee on arrival, morning tea and lunch provided.

  • Format: In-person

  • Duration: 3.5-hour program (including breaks and lunch)

Presented in collaboration with the UWA Public Policy Institute, ANZSOG and the Wales Centre for Public Policy.

This is an invitation-only event and numbers are limited. Please register or let us know if you are unable to attend. Email: insights@anzsog.edu.au

Speakers

Professor James Downe

Professor in Public Policy & Management in Cardiff Business School and Director of Research at the Wales Centre for Public Policy.

Dr Hannah Durrant

Senior Research Fellow and Director of Knowledge Mobilisation Theory and Practice at the Wales Centre for Public Policy.

Associate Professor Paul Maginn

Director, UWA Public Policy Institute

Professor Paul Fawcett

Deputy Dean (Academic), Australia and New Zealand School of Government

About the ANZSOG Fellowship Program

ANZSOG Fellowships connect leading academics with senior practitioners to explore issues of significance to contemporary public governance. 

Through research, engagement and collaboration, Fellows contribute new thinking, practical insights and evidence-informed approaches to challenges facing governments across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.  

For more information see https://anzsog.edu.au/insights/academic-fellows-program 

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