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Crawford School at ANU is Asia and the Pacific's leading graduate public policy school.

TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00120C Crawford School at The Australian National University is Australia's finest public policy school, serving and influencing Australia, Asia and the Pacific through advanced policy research, graduate and executive education, and policy impact. Crawford School combines world-class academic expertise across a range of di

scplinary areas relevant to public policy research, education and policy impact. Professional staff provide critical organisational support and service to deliver Crawford School's capacity in research, education and policy impact. The School combines research, education and policy impact from disciplinary excellence in the core research areas of economics, governance, environment and development, as well as country and region specific knowledge of Asia and the Pacific, including Australia.

26/08/2026

Transformative. That’s how Shamsa Yousaf describes her time at the Crawford School of Public Policy.

Shamsa completed her Master of Climate Change in Crawford’s 20th anniversary year and became the inaugural recipient of the Gender and Environment Prize, recognising her outstanding academic achievement in coursework on gender and the environment.

“Crawford transformed my professional experiences into deeper knowledge of climate policy, research, and governance, inspiring me to contribute to inclusive, evidence-based solutions for climate resilience and adaptation,” she says.

Read her story: https://lnkd.in/gEFsJgy6

24/08/2026

A degree is not just a piece of paper. For many, their whole world has contributed to this moment.

When Gurame Moiya was crossing the graduation stage and being handed his testamur, he had the whole community walking with him in spirit, like many PNG students.

Gurame attended the 2025 Australian National University-University of Papua New Guinea Summer School. He reflected on some of the challenges he encountered during his pursuit of education as a weapon to change the world. For him, the graduation day is the testimonial of the extra push and support he received from his family and community, on top of all the hard work he's done for his degree.

Read Gurame's story here: https://crawford.anu.edu.au/crawford-school-public-policy/news/graduation-day-extra-push-little-extra-support

20/08/2026

The Crawford School celebrated its 20th anniversary with staff, alumni, students and partners from the public, private and community sectors, travelling from across Australia and beyond.

The celebration, which coincides with the 80th anniversary of The Australian National University, marked two decades since the School was named in honour of Sir John Crawford.

The evening opened with remarks from Professor Janine O’Flynn, followed by congratulatory remarks from ANU alumnus and Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP. A lively panel discussion, The Future of Public Policy, brought together distinguished Crawford alumni Dr Lisa Conway, Professor Tran Tho Dat and Professor Gabriel Lele. The celebration concluded with remarks from ANU Interim Vice Chancellor Professor Rebekah Brown.

Professor O’Flynn captured the spirit of the School's journey, reflecting that “a deep commitment to service, and to impact and influence have been in our DNA from the start.”

Dr Chalmers recognised the School’s long tradition of “addressing people’s anxieties” in an increasingly complex world and encouraged the Crawford School to continue its important intellectual and institutional contribution to public policy.

Professor Brown celebrated the School's success in “pursuing knowledge, sharing it for the public good” and serving “the nation and the region” — a powerful reflection of the University's enduring mission and its vision for the future.

Here’s to the next 20 years of impact, influence and inspiration.

(More photos to come.)

18/08/2026

How can Australia turn the AI boom into lasting national prosperity? The Hon Dr Andrew Charlton MP delivered a public lecture at the Crawford School this morning, to explore Australia’s AI growth opportunity.

Dr Charlton highlighted the critical importance of ensuring Australia captures a meaningful share of the value created as AI transforms productivity and investment.

He discussed Australia’s strengths in energy and data centres, the growing cost of importing AI, and the opportunity to use our position in compute to build capabilities higher up in the value chain — from models and software to Australian applications and intellectual property.

This lecture underlined the significant opportunity ahead for Australia: to harness our strengths, foster home-grown innovation and position ourselves better within the industry transformation.

17/08/2026

After more than fifteen “magnificent years” at the Crawford School, Emeritus Professor Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt, AO reflects on the people, conversations and opportunities that have shaped her journey as a scholar and mentor.

Looking back, Professor Lahiri-Dutt celebrates the Crawford School’s sense of possibility and the nourishment she found in the countless corridor conversations that made the School such a vibrant intellectual community.

Looking to the future, she encourages the Crawford School to build on this legacy by keeping its research “fiercely independent, interdisciplinary, intersectional, and deeply empathetic” to communities at the margins of global policy decisions.

12/08/2026

Join us to hear how AI is reshaping societies and economies, creating both opportunities and risks.

The Hon Dr Andrew Charlton MP, Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy and Cabinet Secretary, will deliver the Department of Policy and Governance annual lecture, highlighting the possibilities and opportunities presented by AI for Australia.

Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Time: 8–9.30am
Location: Barton Theatre, Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU (in person only)

Register today: https://events.humanitix.com/public-lecture-with-hon-dr-andrew-charlton-mp

05/08/2026

What does it take to build a lasting legacy in public policy? Emeritus Professor Peter Drysdale reflects on Crawford School's journey from its foundations to becoming a globally recognised leading school in public policy.

His opinion piece explores how Crawford has built its reputation by bringing together world-class research, education and policy engagement to address the complex challenges facing Australia, the Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Looking ahead, Professor Drysdale considers how Crawford can continue to shape public policy in an increasingly uncertain world: strengthening its global partnerships, nurturing the next generation of policy leaders, and building on decades of tradition and impact.

Read the full article: https://crawford.anu.edu.au/crawford-school-public-policy/opinion/crawford-school-its-legacy-impact-and-future

28/07/2026

The Crawford School was proud to support the IPAA ACT's Secretary Series, featuring Jenny Wilkinson PSM, Secretary of the Commonwealth Treasury.

During the discussion, Secretary Wilkinson reflected on the key challenges facing today's public service and shared insights into the leadership qualities and capabilities needed to balance crisis management, reform and business-as-usual delivery.

One of her strongest messages was that success in public administration is rarely about having the perfect policy. It is about navigating complexity while continuing to deliver.

Secretary Wilkinson also encouraged current and future leaders to invest in their leadership capacity before they need it. Strong institutions do not emerge during a crisis; they are built over years through culture, expertise and the development of deep organisational capability.

This event forms part of the ongoing partnership between Crawford School and IPAA, reflecting our shared commitment to strengthening policy capability and promoting excellence in the Australian Public Service.

26/07/2026

We were delighted to welcome new and returning students, faculty, staff, and members of the Crawford community at our Semester 2 Crawford Community Welcome event.

The gathering provided an opportunity to reconnect, meet new faces, and celebrate the relationships that make our community so vibrant.

In her welcome address, Acting Director Professor Jane Golley reflected on the rapid evolution of AI, the importance of sharing knowledge, and the need to remain curious. She encouraged students to not only grow intellectually, but to bring what they learn back to the community to create positive impact.

Department heads and student representatives also shared insights, experiences, and opportunities across the School, highlighting the importance of connection, mutual support, and seeking guidance when needed.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a warm and engaging welcome. We look forward to the conversations, connections, and shared achievements that the semester ahead will bring!

24/07/2026

Exceptional. That's how Rachel Dunstone describes Crawford School of Public Policy.

Rachel is the recipient of the 2026 Garnaut Prize, awarded for achieving the best overall aggregate results in the Master of Climate Change.

Rachel just completed her master's degree in Climate Change in Crawford's 20th anniversary year.

Reflecting on her time at Crawford and the support she received, Rachel said:

“The Master of Climate Change is an exceptional program and I loved every minute of my study at ANU. I have deepened my understanding of climate risk, adaptation and resilience, and I am now equipped to connect complex systems, policy challenges and community experiences with practical pathways for action. Thanks also to my husband Ted Dunstone for all his support.”

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