Big challenges need real solutions

Universities Australia’s Solutions Series brings together leaders from government, industry and the university sector to focus on the issues shaping Australia’s future — from productivity and skills to research, innovation and economic growth.

Each session cuts through the noise to focus on what needs to happen next, with practical, solutions-driven discussion designed to inform policy and drive action.

Next conversation: Turning SERD into action

Australia is at a turning point for research and development.
Join the first Solutions Series: In Conversation as Tech Council of Australia CEO and Strategic Examination of Research and Development panel member Dr Kate Cornick and Universities Australia CEO Luke Sheehy take on the big question: what will it take to turn the Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD) into real results?

Held just days after the federal budget — and at a time when progress on implementation remains uncertain — this is a timely, straight-talking discussion about what happens next.

Expect a fast-paced, solutions-focused conversation on:

  • Why the SERD matters for Australia’s productivity, jobs and future industries
  • What’s at risk if momentum stalls
  • The decisions government needs to make now
  • How universities, industry and government can step up together.

No rehashing the report. No theory. Just a clear-eyed look at what needs to happen to turn ambition into action.

Register now to be part of the conversation — and help shape what happens next.

Register now

Speakers

Luke Sheehy
Luke Sheehy
CEO
Universities Australia
Kate Cornick
Dr Kate Cornick
CEO
Tech Council of Australia and Strategic Examination of Research and Development panel member