Universities are losing public trust — but new models are emerging that can restore their social licence by focusing on real societal outcomes. In this session, RB and NF share how their collaboration began and how it led to innovations like the Tasmanian Societal Impact Model. They’ll unpack why traditional university models are struggling, explore global forces reshaping expectations, and showcase fresh approaches — from place‑based to Fourth Generation universities — that reconnect higher education with the communities it serves. Through case studies and interactive discussion, participants will consider which models offer the most promise, what risks they carry, and what must change for universities to lead confidently into the future.