What are the challenges to academic influence in public policy? And what practical steps are available to bridge the gap between researchers and policymakers?

What are the challenges to academic influence in public policy? And what practical steps are available to bridge the gap between researchers and policymakers?

While governments often prioritise rebuilding roads and other physical infrastructure post-disaster, just as great a focus is needed on supporting communities to build resilient social infrastructure.

What is the potential for AI to automate repetitive, low complexity tasks in knowledge sectors? And what can government do to manage this transition?