Event | Defence Human Sciences Symposium 2025
The Defence Human Sciences Symposium (DHSS) is the principal Australian forum for those interested in the application of human sciences research to enhance Defence capability. DHSS 2025 will be co-hosted by University of Western Australia and the Department of Defence. It will be held from 02-04 December 2025 at the University of Western Australia, Perth.
The theme for DHSS 2025 is Human as a Capability: Delivering Faster, Better, Longer Effects through Human Sciences Research and Innovation - In the context of Defence, a capability is the power to achieve an effect where and when it is required, for as long as it is required. Humans are one of Defence's most critical capabilities. This year, the Defence Human Sciences Symposium will consider how human sciences research & innovation can increase the human potential of our combat power, maximising ADF resilience and readiness to gain a competitive advantage.
Further details regarding the DHSS 2025 Call for Abstracts, Registration and Scientific Program will be released on this page over the coming weeks and months. Please watch this space to keep up-to-date or you can stay informed by registering to the DHSS mailing list here.
Contact
Please email QFGT.QUFF@qrsrapr.tbi.nh should you have any questions.
DHSS 2025 Organising Committee
|
Name |
Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Dr Stephanie Chen | Defence Science and Technology |
| Georgina Fatouros | Deakin University Events Management |
| Jess Holmes | Deakin University Events Management |
| Dr Denise Linnane | Defence Science and Technology |
| Prof. Shayne Loft | University of Western Australia |
| Stephen Pond | Defence Science and Technology |
| Dr Chris Stanton | Defence Science and Technology |
| Dr Onno van der Groen | Defence Science and Technology |
