2008 Fellows' Colloquium, Annual Symposium, Cunningham Lecture and Annual General Meeting

Fostering Creativity and Innovation

17- 19 November 2008
Shine Dome & University House, Australian National University.

C A N B E R R A

17 November: Fellows' Colloquium.
18 November: Annual Symposium and Cunningham Lecture.
19 November: Annual General Meeting.

Fellows' Colloquium - 17 November
(For Academy Fellows Only)

The Social Sciences, the policy process and the wash-up from the Australia 2020 Summit.

Convenors: Professors Glyn Davis, Joshua Gans and Ms Jenny Mcgregor

7.30pm - 9.00pm: The Drawing Room, University House, Australian National University.

Symposium 2008 - 18 November
(Open to the Public)

Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Convenors: Professors Leon Mann and Janet Chan

Creative and innovative solutions are required for the new social, economic and environmental challenges we face at the national and global levels. The 2008 Symposium will focus on what the social sciences can contribute to the broader debate about how Australia can become more creative and innovative. Contributions from the sciences, technology and the humanities will also be examined.

A panel of leaders involved in the 2008 Government review of the national innovation system will discuss the issues and recommendations stemming from the review. Another panel will discuss innovation in higher education, a core component of the creativity-innovation system.

Other questions to be addressed at the Symposium include:

- What new knowledge has social science research and research from other disciplines produced about creativity and innovation?

- What lessons can be learned from Australian efforts to foster innovation?

- What more can public policy do to foster creativity and innovation?

9:00am - 4:45pm: Shine Dome, Gordon Street, Acton

Symposium Program and list of Participants

Cunningham Lecture - 18 November
(Open to the Public)

Professor Barry MCGAW, AO

Building a world-class curriculum for Australian schools

5.30pm - 6.30pm: Shine Dome.

Annual General Meeting - 19 November
(For Academy Fellows Only)

9.00am - 10.45am: Panel Meetings (University House, Australian National University)

10.45am- 1.00pm: Annual General Meeting (Shine Dome, Gordon Street, Acton)

1.00pm: Close. Complimentary lunch will be provided after the AGM.