Peter Coaldrake details the skills and lessons learnt from his time in government. He discusses his involvement in a review of the university sector and his relationship with government and opposition as the Vice Chancellor of QUT.
Peter Coaldrake discusses the tradition of state government involvement in Queensland universities and education. He discusses the Smart State agenda and the role of Chuck Feeney.
Mal Grierson describes the Smart State strategy. He notes the influence of Peter Coaldrake and Glyn Davis, both out of the university system, upon the Beattie strategy. He describes the academic sector and its influence in securing funding from governments.
Leigh Tabrett recalls the development of the Smart State slogan for Queensland and the concomitant investment in research and higher education during the Goss and Beattie governments, as well as the growing interest in creative industries.
Ken Smith discusses the negotiations he took part in between philanthropies, the state and the commonwealth. He details a new collaboration that the state is trying to negotiate in the social sciences. He describes the reception that Atlantic Philanthropies received in Queensland compared to other states, which he links to the unique relationship that the state has with universities.
Ken Smith describes the implementation of the Smart State strategy and the role it played in the Education Department. He outlines his involvement with the strategy, specifically his work with philanthropies, universities, the state and the commonwealth.
Ken Smith notes the importance of strong links between the public service and academia that have sustained the public service. He goes on to note some of the significant influences that academics have had on shaping public policy in Queensland.
