Strengthening University–Government Collaboration: Lessons from the UK for Australia Public lecture
ANZSOG and Monash University invite you to this public lecture exploring how universities and governments can strengthen collaboration through policy-engaged research and knowledge networks.
Delivered by Dr Andrew Mycock, ANZSOG Academic Fellow, the lecture will draw on experience from the United Kingdom to examine how university policy engagement has developed over time and how collaborative knowledge-exchange approaches support stronger relationships between researchers and policymakers. The session will also consider what lessons may be relevant for Australia and identify opportunities for strengthening partnerships across universities, governments and independent research organisations.
The lecture will be followed by discussion and a 30-minute networking tea for in-person participants.
This event forms part of the ANZSOG Academic Fellows program, which brings leading scholars into dialogue with public sector practitioners to strengthen connections between research and policy practice.
For any questions, please contact insights@anzsog.edu.au.
Key People
Dr Andrew Mycock
ANZSOG Academic Fellow
Dr Andrew Mycock is a political scientist specialising in policy engagement and research–government partnerships. He plays a senior leadership role in the UK’s Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN), a nationwide initiative connecting more than 120 universities with the public sector to strengthen evidence-informed policymaking. His work focuses on how academic knowledge is mobilised through collaboration, brokerage and partnership between universities and governments.
As an ANZSOG Academic Fellow (2026), his fellowship explores how stronger systems of collaboration and knowledge exchange between universities and governments can support evidence-informed policymaking and strengthen research–policy connections between Australia and the UK.
Event Details
Strengthening University–Government Collaboration: Lessons from the UK for Australia
Public lecture
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 2:00–3:30 pm (AEST) lecture, followed by networking tea (3:30–4:00 pm)
Format: Hybrid (in-person + online)
Location: Monash Conference Centre, Level 7, 30 Collins Street, Melbourne — Seminar Rooms 2 & 3
Co-hosted by: ANZSOG and Monash University