This interactive event is designed to help with the development of skills and expertise in collaboration for research-to-policy translation. Participants will explore opportunities for working across research-policy boundaries and building stronger networks.

Learning Objectives

  • Examine the value of collaborative partnerships in producing evidence-informed policy
  • Explore methods designed to enhance research and knowledge translation
  • Clarify different terminologies used in research and policy-making endeavors
  • Become familiar with the key processes used in research and policy-making

Masterclass Outcomes

  • Share experiences with researchers and policy actors in an interactive space
  • Develop skills and expertise in collaboration for research-to-policy translation
  • Explore opportunities for working across research-policy boundaries
  • Network and build research and policy partnerships

Who should attend?

  • Researchers/Academics interested in their research being used to inform public policy and practice.
  • Policy actors, government/non-government officials and public sector workers, interested in the role of research in the policy-making process

Course Structure

This is an interactive short course that used a ‘learning by doing’ approach. It includes lectures, small group work, self reflection, group discussion, and feedback from participants.

For further information on these sessions, please contact Carmel Williams at carmel.williams@healthtranslationsa.org.au

 

Date
Module 1: 10 August, 9am - 5pm

Module 2: 11 August, 9am - 5pm

Module 3: 28 August, 9am - 2pm (hybrid option available)

*Please note: Modules 2 and 3 are only available if Module 1 is attended.

Location
SAHMRI Auditorium, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
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Costs
Module 1: $595
Module 1, 2 & 3: $749

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Course Convener and Guest Faculty

Assoc Prof. Carmel Williams

Course Convener

  • Director - Centre for Health in All Policies Research Translation, Health Translation SA

  • The School of Public Health, Adelaide University

  • Associate Professor at Flinders University

    • Assoc Prof. Toby Freeman

    Guest Faculty

  • Health Equity Unit, College of Health, Adelaide University

    • Assoc Prof. Jaklin Eliott

    Guest Faculty

  • School of Public Health, Adelaide University

    • Dr Tahna Pettman

    Guest Faculty

  • Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Social Impact Flinders, College of Business Government and Law, Flinders University

    • Prof. Adam Graycar

    Guest Faculty

  • Past Director and Professor of Public Policy, Stretton Institute, Adelaide University

    • Prof. Jacqueline Bowden

    Guest Faculty

  • Professor, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University

  • Director, National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA)

    • Brought to you by and in partnership with

    Centre for Health in All Policies Research Translation

    Health Translation SA

    Adelaide University

    Flinders University

    • I attended the Research-Policy-Practice ChiAPRT Masterclass in August 2025. The day was well organised and flowed smoothly, carefully weaving in moments of reflection and discussion. I appreciated the opportunities to network with likeminded researchers and policymakers in several fields of practice and hear from leading experts on policy making and knowledge translation. I enjoyed the interactive sessions most, especially the ‘Negotiating across boundaries for impact’ role play activity. I remember feeling challenged and inspired and already drawing on some of the skills I had learnt the day before. Carmel’s engaging and natural teaching style was a clear highlight. She facilitated networking opportunities, stimulated strong discussion, and guided us in building tools and skills that were directly relevant to our work. It is undoubtedly her experience and presence in the field that attracts such great guest lecturers and attendees. I highly recommend the course to both researchers and policy makers, at any point in their career. You will make many valuable connections and walk away with a refreshed and practical sense of how to integrate policy partnerships into your research and vice versa

      Kitty Pham

      University of Adelaide

    • There is often a disconnect and a divide between policy makers and researchers. The Policy Masterclass bridges that gap. Both disciplines are critically important but as a policy maker I came away with a greater understanding of the drivers of researchers, and moreso a new appreciation of the potential synchronicity that can happen when policy makers and researchers work together for the greater good. I am already recommending the Masterclass to my network of State Govt colleagues and friends and it’s a shame its only offered once a year!

      Kylie Baynes

      Department of Infrastructure and Transport

    • As a leader in a non-government organisation, what stood out to me about the CHiAPRT Research-Policy Partnerships Masterclass was its practical focus —it equips you with frameworks, tools and real case examples that can help you navigate the policy environment more effectively. Whether you’re trying to influence government priorities, build coalitions, or embed research into program design, this course helps bridge that gap between good evidence and good policy. The ability to engage directly with researchers, policymakers and other leaders across health and prevention was a real asset. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to elevate the strategic impact of their work.

      Laurianne Reinsborough

      Shine SA

    • As a researcher in social policy, the policy-research translation masterclass was a great opportunity to share perspectives with colleagues in policy development roles. It was thought-provoking to hear more about the political, practical and resource considerations that affect policy development. This will help me ensure my research is as relevant and useful as possible to policymakers and maximise its real-world impact.

      Dr Veronica Coram

      Flinders University

    • The Masterclass provided some really practical insights that had an immediate impact on our work. We’ve reshaped our research agenda in a way that should deliver much better outcomes.

      Roger Meany

      Health and Wellbeing Queensland