Research Career Coaching Workshop

Workshop arrival 9.15am for 9.30am start. Finishing at 12.45pm, followed by lunch until 1.30pm.

As we're finishing our first year as Adelaide University, take the opportunity to invest in your research career: pause, reflect, and plan.

The Career Development Working Group, EBSS Research Committee, is pleased to offer a research career coaching program facilitated by Tanya Perry & Associates, experienced academic career coaches and leadership consultants.

Designed for academic and research staff at all career stages, this program provides a structured opportunity to reflect on your career direction, identify priorities for the year ahead, and develop a strategic plan to support your research and academic aspirations in the evolving Adelaide University environment.

The program combines an interactive workshop with optional small-group coaching to help participants clarify goals, navigate opportunities and challenges, and build momentum towards their longer-term career objectives.

Attendance is available either in person (Adelaide City East) or online for all components of the program. Tickets are limited!

Program Structure

1) 16 November 2026, 9:15am: Research Career Coaching Workshop

The program begins with an interactive workshop focused on:

• Reflecting on your current career trajectory and aspirations

• Setting meaningful goals for 2027 and beyond

• Aligning research strengths and interests with University and national priorities

• Identifying opportunities for growth, collaboration, funding and impact

• Developing a practical 12-24 month research career strategy.

To support strategic planning, the workshop will include a panel discussion with leads from Adelaide University's Signature Research Themes and Global Partnerships, providing insights into emerging opportunities.

Ingkarni Wardli room 7.15, Adelaide City East - or online. In person attendance is encouraged where possible.

The workshop will be recorded.

Participants who wish to continue their development can then register for the coaching component. 

2) December 2026 or February 2027: Small-Group Coaching (optional)

Following the workshop, participants may register for a small-group coaching session (maximum four participants per group), choosing either a December 2026 or February 2027 session. The coaching will provide a confidential and supportive environment to discuss individual goals, opportunities, challenges and priorities in greater depth.

Registration will open during the workshop. Participants must attend or watch the workshop before joining the small-group coaching.

3) Throughout 2027: Follow-Up Peer-Coaching Sessions (optional)

Optional follow-up small-group sessions will enable participants to help each other to review progress, refine their plans, and receive ongoing support as they implement their goals throughout the year.

Eligibility

This program is open to all EBSS academic staff, including researchers and academics at all career stages (i.e. those with any workload allocation to research or Scholarship of Learning and Teaching).

Catering

Morning tea and lunch will be provided, with opportunities for networking and connection across the College.