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Defence Human Sciences Symposium

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Defence Human Sciences symposium is an annual conference event

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.

The DHSS is an annual event and is sponsored by DST's Human Sciences Hub.

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Past Events

Defence Human Sciences Symposium 2023
5 December 2023 to 6 December 2023

DHSS 2023 was co-hosted by Queensland University of Technology and the Department of Defence in partnership with Deakin Events Management.

Defence Human Sciences Symposium 2022
28 November 2022 to 30 November 2022

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.

29 November 2021 to 1 December 2021

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 2021 will be co-hosted by Victoria University and the Department of Defence between 29 November – 01 December as a virtual event.

7 December 2020 to 9 December 2020

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.

19 November 2019 to 20 November 2019

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.

29 November 2018 to 1 December 2018

The Defence Human Sciences Symposium (DHSS) was held in Perth on 29 and 30 November.

DHSS is the principal Australian forum for those interested in the application of human sciences research to enhance Defence capability.

6 November 2017 to 7 November 2017

The 2017 Defence Human Sciences Symposium was another great success, providing an opportunity for experts in the human sciences to gather together, share their insights and discuss the theme of the conference 'Human Sciences Innovation for the Future'.

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19 November 2014 to 22 November 2014
The theme for the 2014 symposium is 'Crossing Discipline Boundaries: Integrating the Human Sciences into Defence and National Security Research'.
Defence Human Sciences Symposium 2012
13 November 2012 to 17 November 2012
The theme for DHSS 2012 was 'Pushing the Boundaries of Human and Organisational Performance.'