Research Translation for Social Impact

Join us for an inspiring and informative session focussed on social impact and research translation. Learn more about what defines social impact and social ventures and gain insights from leading researchers who have translated their research into real-world social benefits.

Event Highlights:

• Understanding what is 'Social Enterprise and social impact' and the importance of social impact in research.
• Hear insights from our academics who are translating their research into social impact through research translation and commercialisation.
• Panel and Q&A Session - Engage with our speakers during an interactive Q&A session where they will share their journey, provide valuable insights and learnings along the path of research translation and the commercialisation journey.

Who Should Attend?

If you’re a researcher at the University of Sydney with a vision to translate your research for social impact, this event is tailored for you. Whether you’re in the early stages of your idea or looking to scale an existing project, gain insights into the vibrant ecosystem of support waiting to elevate your journey. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired by success stories in social impact research. Register now to secure your spot!

Presenters and guests: 

Host: Dr Sandra Seno-Alday, Senior Lecturer in International Business, teaching units in international risk management and Deputy Head of Discipline (Education), The University of Sydney Business School.

Sandra has a wealth of experience in the social impact space, advocating for building the connective tissue linking the science, impacts, and mitigation of climate change. For her work on international trade networks, Sandra has received research grants from the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre (SSEAC) to explore networks in Southeast Asia and in the Asia-Pacific region.

• Associate Professor Alice Motion, Deputy Head of School (Chemistry), Faculty of Science.

Alice is a science communicator, social impact advocate, and Proof of Concept fund social impact recipient. Her research focuses on open science and Science Communication, Outreach, Participation and Education (SCOPE). Finding ways to connect people with science and to make research more accessible.

• Ms Lisa Linssen, Ventures Advisor, the University of Sydney Commercialisation Office

Lisa is your go-to person for any queries you have on new ventures at the University of Sydney relevant to social impact and enterprise. Lisa has been General Manager of a start-up company she helped co-found that developed real-time detection systems for hazardous gases, vapours and aerosols. In this role, Lisa managed the Australian operations and secured and delivered several multimillion-dollar contracts with government, defence and industry partners, demonstrating her strategic and executional skills. Lisa has also been a commercialisation manager at NewSouth Innovations, the technology transfer arm of UNSW and also held business development roles at multinational companies, Akzo Nobel, Toyota Tsusho and Huntsman Chemicals.

• Ken Wallace, CEO of OurFutures Institute.  

With twenty years of experience in technology organisations, Ken’s passions lie in developing innovative education technology and e-learning to improve outcomes for young people. Before joining OurFutures Institute, Ken was Educator Impact’s Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman. He has also held senior executive roles at kidsbook.io, and Emagine International and was a board member for the not-for-profit advocacy group Jubilee Australia Research Centre. Ken is currently on the advisory board of MedTech start-up CorDiFio and is a non-executive Director of Not-For-Profit Together4Youth.

Agenda (times might vary):

• 12:00 - 12:30 pm | Registration, Lunch and Networking
• 12:30 - 1:00 pm | Research Translation for Social Impact presentations
• 1:00 - 1:30 pm | Panel discussion and audience Q&A
• 1:30 pm onward | Networking 

This event is a collaboration between Research Portfolio teams from the Commercialisation Office, the Office of Global and Research Engagement, the University’s Multidisciplinary Initiatives (MDIs), and Sydney Knowledge Hub.

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Please register using your University of Sydney issued email address. By registering for this event you will also be added to receive updates from the Commercialisation Office on other workshops, training and events in the future.  

This is an in-person event only.

Please note you may be photographed or filmed while attending this event: please approach the organiser if you have questions or concerns, or do not wish to be photographed.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please email karla.perezromero@sydney.edu.au and let us know how we can support you prior to and during the event. Accessible directions include:

Ramps: enter the Merewether Building on Level 1 via the Butlin Ave car park as this path does not have stairs and leads to the lift. 

Lifts: The lift is located on the north corner of the building on Level 1 when entering via the Butlin Ave car park. The Sydney Knowledge Hub Reception is located on Level 2. 

Bathrooms: There is an accessible toilet located in the hallway leading from Reception. Follow the pink line on the floor.