Academics
Journal article
Interviewing policymaker elites: improving lessons for researchers at the evidence-policy interface
The evidence-policy-interface is a two-way street: policymakers and researchers both benefit from sharing insights about the problems that governments face and how they seek solutions. Yet, too often, the response is one-way activity. This article argues that elite interviewing has become logistically easier but politically harder when elites are disincentivised to share perspectives with outsiders.
Discussion paper
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ageing research
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can accelerate knowledge in research, though viewed with caution by this paper. The paper provides an overview of risks, concerns and enablers. These identified issues support a cautionary approach to AI and ageing research to safeguard ethical research policy and practice that ultimately serves the health and wellbeing of vulnerable older Australians.
Report
Apostles, agnostics and atheists: engagement with generative AI by Australian university staff
This report investigates the current adoption and impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools among university staff across Australia. The study provides comprehensive baseline data on the prevalence, purposes, and effects of AI usage across staff groupings. The findings may help inform strategic, operational and investment decisions in the future
Report
Show me the money – an exploration of the gender pay gap in higher education
Mandatory gender pay gap reporting has been a requirement for many higher education providers in the United Kingdom since 2017. This report examines the data and the subsequent progress made during this time. The report ranks higher education providers by a number of metrics relating to the gender pay gap.
Policy report
The state of academic careers in OECD countries: an evidence review
This evidence review examines the state of academic careers in higher education systems in OECD countries, providing an overview of available data, research evidence and examples of policy and practice.