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Policy engagement

Addressing challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and policy-driven solutions.

Academic study

Educating current and future policy leaders.

Executive Education

Elevating the capabilities of policy professionals.

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Angus McNabb (AI background)

How Angus’s global mindset mapped his path to cybersecurity
For Angus McNabb, an early curiosity about the world has led to an unexpected destination: a career in cybersecurity.
Aris Mali

From student to guest lecturer: Aris Mali comes full circle at Crawford
Six months after Aris Mali graduated from the Crawford School of Public Policy, he stepped back into the classroom as a guest lecturer.
Issabelle Vilau receives her Master of Economics and Public Policy from UPNG Chancellor Robert Igara. Image: supplied
Issabelle Vilau receives her Master of Economics and Public Policy from UPNG Chancellor Robert Igara. Image: supplied.

Issabelle Vilau’s Journey to academia
2025 Master of Economics and Public Policy graduate Issabelle Vilau landed where she belongs after completing the degree.
Professor Robert Breunig

Professor Robert Breunig appointed 2027 Visiting Professor at Seoul National University
Professor Robert Breunig has been named the 2027 Visiting Professor of Australian Studies at Seoul National University’s Graduate School of International Studies.

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ACDE seminar
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Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Balancing China’s current account surplus: policy choices and impacts

Paul Gretton presents on "Balancing China’s current account surplus: policy choices and impacts"
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Decision-making and policy implementation for Indonesian peatland restoration
Decision-making and policy implementation for Indonesian peatland restoration
Thu, 22 Oct 2026

Decision-making and policy implementation for Indonesian peatland restoration: Are households the forgotten key actors?

Please join us for the upcoming RE&D PhD Seminar on Thursday 22 October 2026.
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Wabia Primary Students_Santos Foundation
Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Business in Development in PNG

This event is a practitioner conversation on leadership and development practice in PNG based organisations.
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Tue, 27 Oct 2026

On Palantirism? A guide for the perplexed

A guide to 'Palantirism': how Palantir's founders' philosophy underwrites its embedding in state and corporate infrastructure.
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World Bank
World Bank
Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Who Minds the Children? Childcare Use and Women’s Employment in Indonesia and Southeast Asia

Join the ANU Indonesia Project and the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership for a special seminar marking the United Nations International Day of Care and Support on 29 October.