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Impact assessment in an era of complexity and challenge
How can impact assessment engage more effectively with complexity, vulnerability and cumulative effects in an era that is pressuring people and…
Power without permission? Energy Networks Conference 2026
The energy transition is more than a technical exercise. It’s a human project being rolled out in local communities, in an intensive infrastructure…
What can Parliament do to improve community consultation in Victoria?
The Report of the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Community Consultation Practices is now available.
Social Licence for Infrastructure Model
Our brand new study looks at how social licence for infrastructure is distinctive to the major industries of much SLO research, mining and…
From research impact to research VALUE
It’s been a long and educational journey that started during COVID when a group of us decided we wanted to learn how researchers and professional…
I2S Research Update: December 2025
Welcome to our bumper, final edition of I2S Research Update for 2025. As we close off a busy and impactful year for the Institute, we're…
I2S at the 2025 Philippines-Australia Policy Dialogue
The Inaugural Philippine-Australia Dialogue on Policy and Governance began with a session on 'Governing Major Projects: Readiness, Assurance and…
Infrastructure Engagement Excellence Standards v3 out now!
ANU I2S launches third iteration of the IEE Standards ready to guide high quality engagement for major projects.
Vulnerability and Australia's Energy Transition
Australia’s transition to renewable energy will reshape daily life, local communities and the national economy. While much attention has been given…
Dr Emerson Sanchez promoted to Senior Lecturer
I2S is delighted to announce that ARC Research Fellow Dr Emerson Sanchez recently earned promotion to Senior Lecturer in the Crawford School of…
Learning from Ipswich: Social acceptance of nature-based flood solutions
How ready are Australian communities to accept nature-based flood solutions? And what can be done to encourage NBS uptake? I2S Senior Research Fellow…
I2S Senior Research Fellow Dr Hayley Henderson wins TWO ARC Fellowships!
Huge congratulations to I2S Senior Research Fellow Dr Hayley Henderson who has won two prestigious ARC Fellowships!
I2S and MAV tackle mis- and disinformation
Municipal Association of Victoria/I2S Fellow Ika Trijsburg continues to grow our research and policy advice on disinformation and its local impacts.
Coming soon! 2026 I2S Research Showcase
Coming soon! The 2026 I2S Research Showcase will be held this year on the ANU Campus.
NextGen Engagement announces 2026 training calendar
I2S Spin-off Next Generation Engagement is excited to announce our 2026 training schedule. Whether you're firming your foundations in social…
Planning Institute of Australia VIC Conference 2025
What does it really take to deliver high-quality infill housing in established areas?
Building Connections: Launching the Community Engagement for Infrastructure Network UK
When Senior Fellow Dr Kirsty Jones returned to the UK last year, one question loomed large: Would I2S research resonate in the UK context? After…
State of Infrastructure and Engagement heads to Aotearoa New Zealand
I2S' State of Infrastructure and Engagement Study is being run in Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in 2025, through the support of…