Academic Partnerships
The Academic Working Group (AWG).
We are bringing academic expertise directly into Stormwater 2030’s national reform work to ensure our initiatives, advocacy and policy recommendations are informed by current research and evidence
This working group connects researchers, industry and government to help turn academic knowledge into practical stormwater solutions, stronger policy and better outcomes for communities.
Key Deliverables:
Research priorities
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Expert policy advice
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Academic-industry collaboration
Project Overview
Fostering Science-Backed Stormwater Solutions.
The Challenge
There is often a gap between cutting-edge academic research and practical stormwater policy, infrastructure delivery and community outcomes. Without a structured pathway, important research can remain disconnected from the decisions shaping urban water systems.
Our Action
Stormwater 2030 is bringing together academic, technical and policy expertise through the Academic Working Group to ensure research is translated into practical stormwater reform.
The Impact
The AWG strengthens Stormwater 2030’s strategies, white papers, guidelines and advocacy by grounding them in rigorous research, expert advice and practical evidence.
Project Deliverables
What We Are Building.
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Applied Research Agenda
A clear set of priority research gaps and opportunities in stormwater management.
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Expert Advisory Pathway
A formal pathway for academic experts to advise Stormwater 2030 on technical matters, policy development and program implementation.
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Research Translation Framework
A practical approach for turning research findings into white papers, guidelines, education materials and reform recommendations.
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Academic-Industry Network
A collaboration platform connecting universities, industry, government and expert networks.
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Knowledge Sharing Program
Workshops, seminars, reports and educational materials that translate evidence into practice.
WORKING GROUP STRUCTURE
How We Are Delivering the Project.
A collaborative academic working group bringing together research, policy and industry expertise to turn evidence into practical stormwater reform.
Research Priorities Panel
Identifies critical research gaps, priority topics and emerging evidence needed to support Stormwater 2030’s initiatives, advocacy and policy work.
Evidence Translation Group
Translates academic research into practical outputs, including white papers, guidelines, education materials, technical advice and Board recommendations.
Academic-Industry Collaboration Pathway
Connects universities, industry, government and expert networks to ensure stormwater research is applied to real-world policy, infrastructure and community challenges.
Be Part of the Change
Join the Academic Working Group.
We welcome collaboration with academic leaders, researchers and technical experts who want to help translate stormwater research into practical policy, infrastructure and community outcomes.
Contribute Research Expertise
Share specialist academic knowledge to strengthen Stormwater 2030’s initiatives, advocacy and reform priorities.
- Provide expertise across stormwater science, engineering, planning, data and policy.
- Review strategies, white papers and guidelines.
- Help translate evidence into practical stormwater solutions.
Join a Research Task Force
Support focused research projects, technical reviews or knowledge-sharing activities.
- Contribute to targeted short-term research priorities.
- Support workshops, seminars and educational materials.
- Help connect Stormwater 2030 with academic and expert networks.
Support Research Translation
Help turn academic findings into materials that can influence policy, industry practice and public understanding.
- Contribute to reports, case studies and guidance material.
- Help bridge research, policy and implementation.
- Support evidence-led reform across government, industry and community.
Help turn research into real-world stormwater reform.
Work with Stormwater 2030 to ensure Australia’s stormwater future is guided by evidence, expertise and practical solutions.
