The purpose of this session is to provide an opportunity for international development researchers at UTS to learn from research commissioners and users – to explore together what really matters for research impact.

We have a great line up of speakers to share their experiences…from the other side.

Dr Stephanie Williams
Australian Ambassador for Regional Health Security
Indo-Pacific Centre for Human Security, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/australian-ambassador-regional-health-security

Dr Williams is advancing Australia’s interests by ensuring Australia’s world-class public health and medical research expertise is used for the good of our region, with a particular focus on the Pacific island countries, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste.

George Goddard

Research, Learning & Influence Specialist
Engineers without borders Australia

https://ewb.org.au/about/our-people/

George has supervised over a hundred research projects with topics across WASH, energy, accessibility, disaster risk reduction, engineering education and profession.

Mel Dunn

Vice President, Strategy and Innovation

DT Global

https://dt-global.com/company/about/leadership/mel-dunn

Mel serves on the Executive Leadership Team for DT Global though a global role focused on positioning DT Global as the market leader in the development and delivery of innovative, shared value solutions to enduring global challenges. Mel is an Adjunct Associate Professor (Industry) in the UTS Business School. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Political Science and International Studies at The University of Queensland.

Our guest speakers will be part of a panel discussion sharing insights about commissioning research; recruiting researchers; and use of international development research. What really matters to achieve research impact?

There will be an opportunity to provide [live] questions to the panel (Q&A style).

There is also an opportunity to submit a question before the session.

To submit a question before the session:

Email: keren.winterford@uts.edu

Subject heading: Submit question - What really matters for international development research impact?

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Following our guest speaker panel discussion, session participants will break into small groups (in-person and online) to share their reflections, experiences and consider implications for UTS researchers. We will capture the small group work for ongoing conversations about international development research at UTS.

We hope that together we can strengthen understanding and skill in research impact.

The hybrid session will allow for in-person (up to 20 individuals) and online interactions.

https://utsmeet.zoom.us/j/8945...

The forum is hosted by the UTS International Development Working Group, a university-wide group which seeks to promote and strengthen research for international development outcomes, with a particular focus on translating research to impact. Please join for a highly interactive and engaging zoom session!