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Graduate Research Conference Day 1 Masterclass: The community behind your research: beyond the acknowledgements (online)

Description:

The community behind your research: beyond the acknowledgements

We often hear that “it takes a village” - but in research, that village is deeply personal and often begins long before the PhD itself.

This interactive masterclass introduces the Village Formation Tool, a research-informed visual mapping activity designed to make support networks visible and actionable. Through structured mapping, small group exchange, and facilitated discussion, participants will test and refine their “village” in real time. Developed through sector collaboration and tested with graduate research students, the workshop provides a practical framework for identifying gaps, strengthening connections, and more deliberately engaging the supports that enable research progress.

Presenter: Dr Nick Baker, University of Otago

 

This workshop is part of the 2026 Graduate Research Conference: The Power of Partnering: Innovation at the Interface of Academia, Industry and Entrepreneurship

WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER - THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2026

This two day conference will explore how graduate researchers can:

  • Build meaningful partnerships beyond traditional research boundaries
  • Connect with mentors, peers and communities that support research journeys
  • Translate ideas into impact through collaboration and innovation

The second day (Thursday 5 November, on campus) will feature a Showcase Extravaganza, including a keynote address, lightning presentations, poster displays, a photo competition, and networking.

Conference Schedule:

Please register for each event separately. You are welcome to register for all sessions or just those that are of interest.

 

Wednesday 4 November (online)

 9.00am – 10.45am Masterclass: The community behind your research: beyond the acknowledgements (online - includes welcome to Day 1)
11.00am – 12.30pm Masterclass: Partnering in practice: building research communities (online)
1.00pm – 2.30pm Masterclass: Maximising research relevance: taking your skills beyond academia (online)
Thursday 5 November (on campus) 9.00am – 4.00pm Showcase Extravaganza: keynote address, lightning presentations, poster displays, photo competition, and networking (on campus)
Attachments
Date: Wednesday 04 November 2026
Time: 09:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Audiences

Graduate Research Supervisors

Graduate Research Students

Mid Career/Senior Researchers

Early Career Researchers
Venue(s): https://macquarie.zoom.us/j/84830274217
Facilitator(s): Graduate Research Development and Experience teams
Enquiries: gr.experience@mq.edu.au
Registration closes: Wednesday 04 November 2026 09:30 AM



Researcher Type
For GR candidates only
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Terms & Conditions

  1. Graduate Research students who register for this training event but do not attend will be reported to their Principal Supervisor and Faculty Liaison Coordinator, and may be restricted from participating in future graduate research training events.
  2. To cancel your registration, select 'unregister' in your registration confirmation or email the event enquiry contact as soon as possible.
  3. Your MQ ID number is the unique identifier for your registration and will not be disclosed.