The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia warmly invites you to the 2024 Shape the Nation lecture, to be delivered by Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM, Australia’s Chief Scientist. 

As a leader in science and innovation, Dr Foley will offer a thought-provoking exploration of the role social sciences play in addressing Australia’s most pressing challenges and shaping a better future.

The Shape the Nation lecture, inaugurated by the Academy in 2023, highlights the vital contributions of the social sciences to national progress. We look forward to welcoming you to this free event for an evening of engaging discussion and fresh perspectives on the future of social science in Australia, preceded by refreshments.

This lecture is delivered as part of the 2024 Congress of the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, with the support of the Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, the University of Western Australia, and Business Events Perth​.