Background to this webinar

Since its inception in 2017, the Queensland Water Modelling Network has invested in a wide range of RDI (research , development and innovation) projects. Go their website and you will find a list of 50 plus projects and a multitude of reports. So what do the projects look at, what was their innovation focus and what did they offer to the users of the models or other stakeholders ???

All good questions - and to unpack this all we wish to introduce Callym Dunleavy. For 3 months, in a secondment role as a Strategic Associate within the QWMN, Callym has taken a close look at a sub-set of the RDI projects that focus on water quality issues. His work involved a multi-prong review working alongside the DESI team, partnering with the IWC engagement team and contacting various project authors. From this Callym has developed a detailed set of insights on a sample of projects from the QWMN RDI portfolio culminating in a comprehensive report.

What can Callym share with us?

In this webinar, Callym is keen to unpack highlights of this body of work from his review role. He'll be sharing with you aspects of:

the synthesis of 18 different RDI projects - describing what each project did, how they engaged various collaborators and stakeholders and what level of utility and impact was achieved;
feedback from various authors and users on the value and benefits of the modelling investigations;
suggestions and ideas on how this RDI initiative can continue to build, be improved and match the needs of the various colleagues who work along the water modeling and use pipeline (pipeline concept is shared with you at the top of this invitation).

Plus we will be looking for your questions and comments as we move through the various parts of this review.

The value of a Strategic Associate

Previously 5 PhD candidates, in industry supported projects, were connected with the QWMN as Innovation Associates. On this occasion having Callym work alongside the DESI and IWC teams, has expanded the opportunity for an industry based colleague to see more closely how the application of models in State Government operates. As a pilot approach, these secondments are a great way to enable cross organisational roles to be shared across the water modelling and use sector. Many thanks to Callym's Water Tech colleagues Tony McAllister, Dan Bothelo and Richard Sharp who have also supported Callym and the development of the review. A collective effort among us all!!