Australia Forum: Partnering for Impact
28 - 29 November, Brisbane, Australia | Forum
Join us for the 2023 UIIN Australian Forum: Partnering for Impact. Hosted by Griffith University, this 1.5 day event will explore key themes, including what makes an ideal partnership, how to create more impact through multi-stakeholder partnerships, and how can organisations better capture the impact of their external engagement.
Through a mixture of panel discussions, case studies and networking with professionals from higher education, government and industry, we will collaboratively discuss what it means to enhance impact through partnerships, and how different stakeholders work together to leverage their strengths to create impact.
Join us for the chance to connect with colleagues across Australia, and learn more about initiatives being developed nationally and globally.
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Location
The Ship Inn at South Bank – Griffith’s Business building at South Bank (Bldg S06) – Brisbane, Queensland. See Map.
Who should participate
This event is for thought leaders, educators, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers interested in partnering for impact in an Australian context.
Why attend
Cutting-edge insights
Gain access to the latest trends, research and best practices in university-industry collaboration, both nationally and globally.
Networking opportunities
Expand your network and connect with a diverse community of professionals and national stakeholders.
Practical workshops
Participate in hands-on workshops designed by our experts to enhance your skills and knowledge in partnerships and impact.
Impactful discussions
Hear from renowned experts and thought-leaders in the field and engage in discussions on driving innovation and creating lasting impact.
Agenda
Forum registration and coffee
Forum opening
Panel Discussion: How to establish successful multi-stakeholder collaborations to solve pressing challenges
Multi-stakeholder partnerships are at the forefront of addressing pressing challenges, and leveraging the strengths that exist across a region or ecosystem. This panel discussion will explore the transformative potential of multi-stakeholder and ecosystem-based partnerships, focusing on how universities, industries, governments, and communities can collaborate effectively to drive innovation, sustainability, and societal impact.
Lunch and networking
Workshop: Developing successful partnerships – finding the right partners and opportunities
This workshop explores the characteristics and criteria that make partnerships successful. It focuses on identifying what constitutes an ‘ideal partnership’ and how to cultivate such relationships. In this workshop participants will identify key challenges in university-industry collaboration, and collectively untangle the problems and brainstorm different solutions to design their ideal partnership. Participants will discuss how to align the values and objectives of different stakeholders to create partnerships that endure and achieve meaningful outcomes, and remain relevant and adaptable in a rapidly changing world.
Coffee / Tea break
National Case Studies: Driving and supporting innovative collaborations
Hear about innovative initiatives and programs of work taking place across Australia, and gain valuable insights to apply back to your own institution.
Discussion and reflection
Participants can interact and network with the speakers and other attendees to dive deeper into the cases, and undertake interactive exercises aimed at exchanging insights, learning from each other and reflecting on the day’s activities.
Dinner
Join us for networking dinner and drinks at The Plough Inn (29 Stanley St Plaza).
Presentation: Global insights on university-industry collaboration: Measuring external engagement
UIIN will present insights on its External Engagement Benchmark Initiative to assess the performance and success of external engagement offices at higher education institutions (HEIs) across the globe. The benchmarking initiative focuses on the importance of dedicated offices and personnel and their direct contribution to the impact created at / by universities.
Panel Discussion: Impact of university-industry engagement
This panel will explore impact strategies and frameworks that universities are developing to effectively measure and communicate the impact of external engagement. Delving into methods and tools for capturing and measuring the impact of external engagements it will focus on how universities can effectively demonstrate the value they bring to their communities and industries.
Coffee / Tea break
Workshop: Capturing input, outputs and outcomes of partnerships
The workshop introduces the components of the logic model and different types of qualitative and quantitative indicators for assessing university-industry engagement activities and supporting mechanisms.
Wrap-up and close
Speakers
Allison Bambrick
A/Executive Director, Science Development and Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist, Science Division, Department of Environment and Science
Arno Meerman
CEO at UIIN
Bronwyn Harch
Vice President Industry & External Engagement at Griffith University
Ben Roche
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Education Impact) at Southern Cross University
Dr. Claudia Arango
Deputy Director Strategy Systems & Policy at Office for Research Griffith University
Dilshani Weerasinghe
Executive Director, Queensland Ballet
Hervé Harvard
Founding Executive Director UTS Rapido at University of Technology Sydney
Dr. Mark Ashton
Director, Griffith Enterprise at Griffith University
Michelle Jasper
Head, Gandaywarra, First Nations Portfolio at Australian National University
Dr. Sarah Jaber
Director at UIIN
Scott McNeil
Translational Science Hub Project Lead at Sanofi
Shannon Willoughby
Executive Director for Government Partnerships and Policy at University of Queensland
Dr. Wade Kelly
Director, Research Excellence and Impact at Monash University
Co-host
Since 1975, Griffith University has been focused on addressing the most important social and environmental issues of our time. Today, that mission is as relevant as ever. Social and environmental responsibility drive everything they do, from pioneering teaching in modern Asian studies and environmental science to their long-time support for First Peoples, social justice and sustainable practices. Consistently ranking in the top 2% of universities globally, Griffith’s degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in their sights, and social impact at heart.