Celebrating the 2023 JMI Policy Challenge Grant Winners

The James Martin Institute was delighted to host a reception celebrating the seven research teams from the 澳大利亚悉尼大学 , Western Sydney University , 澳大利亚悉尼科技大学 , 悉尼新南威尔士大学 and Charles Sturt University who were awarded a 2023 JMI Policy Challenge Grant.

Hosted at the State Library of New South Wales on 22 November 2023, the event featured a keynote speech by The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong - Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Building, and Minister for Corrections.

"The Policy Challenge Grants provide a valuable tool for government, uplifting public sector capacity and bringing world-leading research and expertise into the different areas of public policy. - The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP

Over the next two years, JMI will provide dedicated support to grant recipients to translate their insights for a policy audience and amplify the impact of their research through targeted engagement with policymakers.

2023 Grant Teams

This round's seven winners cover a range of policy areas and are led by researchers from each of JMI’s partner universities. They are:

Economic empowerment of First Nations people in the transition to Net Zero

Lead Researcher: Professor Heidi Norman , 澳大利亚悉尼科技大学

EV-ready apartments

Lead Researcher: Dr Thomas Longden , Western Sydney University

First Nations voices in habitat restoration

Lead Researcher: Dr Mitchell Gibbs , 澳大利亚悉尼大学

Governing AI, education, and equity together

Lead Researcher: Professor Kalervo N. Gulson , 澳大利亚悉尼大学

Harnessing data for inclusive and sustainable mobility

Lead Researcher: Associate Professor Amelia Thorpe , 悉尼新南威尔士大学

Leveraging digital technologies to boost productivity in the construction sector

Lead Researcher: Professor Srinath Perera , Western Sydney University

STEM education beyond our cities

Lead Researcher: Dr James Deehan, Charles Sturt University