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Graduate Research Conference Day 1 Masterclass: Partnering in practice: building research communities (online)

Description:

Partnering in practice: building research communities

Strong communities don’t happen by chance - they’re built through clarity, trust and shared purpose.

This interactive workshop takes you through some of our favourite techniques and experiences for community building, often developed around communities of practice and growing research networks. We’ll be sharing strategies for fostering collaborations across academia, industry and community contexts. By the end of the workshop, you will have developed practical steps towards building your own or cohort networks.

Presenters: Associate Professor Tseen Khoo, Deakin University and Dr Jonathan O’Donnell, Deakin University, The Research Whisperer

 

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: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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.