Event | Defence Human Sciences Symposium 2026
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 2026 will be co-hosted by Adelaide University and the Department of Defence. It will be held from 17-19 November 2026 at Adelaide University.
The theme for DHSS 2026 is “Accelerating Human Capability for Future Readiness” - In a time of heightened strategic competition and rapid technological change, this year’s Defence Human Sciences Symposium will examine how human sciences can help accelerate the Australian Defence Force's human capability for future readiness across an integrated focused force. The symposium will seek to explore personnel preparedness, resilience, performance, and sustainment, to ensure the ADF workforce is ready to adapt and respond to an increasingly complex operating environment.
Further details regarding the DHSS 2026 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.
DHSS 2026 Organising Committee
|
Name |
Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Prof. Shiobhan Banks | Adelaide University |
| Georgina Fatouros | Deakin University Events Management |
| Ben Hoggan | Defence Science and Technology Group |
| Jess Holmes | Deakin University Events Management |
| Dr Denise Linnane | Defence Science and Technology Group |
| Prof. Anna Ma-Wyatt | Adelaide University |
| Dr Wesley McTernan | Defence Science and Technology Group |
| Stephen Pond | Defence Science and Technology Group |
| Megan Schmitt | Defence Science and Technology Group |
| Dr Chris Stanton | Defence Science and Technology Group |
Contact
Please email QFGT.QUFF@qrsrapr.tbi.nh should you have any questions.
