The HDR Leadership Edge: A Bitesize Workshop for HDR Senior Professionals

Step into a bitesize leadership workshop designed specifically for senior HDR and Graduate Research professionals. This focused, practical session tackles real sector challenges, strengthens strategic decision‑making, and builds your leadership confidence in complex HDR operating environments. Based upon your feedback about what's important, you’ll gain actionable tools, connect with peers, and elevate your leadership impact with insights you can apply immediately. If you are looking for leadership development that is contextual, relevant, and engaging, this workshop is for you. 

Register now to secure your spot—places are limited to support meaningful, connected conversations.

Presenters:
Dr Sharon Saunders
Dr Sharon Saunders is an experienced senior leader with more than 20 years of international experience in the higher education sector, with HDR roles as Consultant, Director and Senior Manager at the University of Cambridge (UK), Griffith University (Australia) and University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia). In 2025, she received the Australian Council of Graduate Research (ACGR) Special Commendation for Excellence in Graduate Research Programs and Support.

Sharon is driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of education and works to influence and lead from this purpose. Her approach is grounded in the philosophy that leadership begins with awareness—of self, of context, of power, and of possibility.