Handbook

Leading Science for Impact is designed for professionals who seek to influence and lead social and environmental change using science. Grounded in scientific thinking, social impact methods and decision making, this course aims to equip students with essential knowledge and practical skills to create positive change to enhance social and environmental sustainability.  You will learn about how different forms of knowledge are used to inform change, ethical questions that emerge in knowledge translation and social change, local and global trends impacting science in society, policy processes and decision making. In addition, students will develop their knowledge of the how achieve political and social influence.  In doing so, they will gain practical skills in translating research and, where appropriate, commercialisation. Learning activities will link to real-life contexts and support your professional development.