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2012 Research Day

The College of Science, Engineering and Health (SEH) holds an annual Research Day. The event provides a forum for focused debate and discussion around research topics of common interest and for researchers to network and develop new collaborations, new ideas, and to share their successes, strategies, and initiatives.

Research Day: Friday 1 June 2012

Theme: Advancing Engagement

The College Research Day will explore the opportunities for each research engagement with industry sectors focusing on the Colleges five areas of research focus:

  • Advanced Design and Manufacturing
  • Nano Materials and Devices
  • Health Innovation and Translational Medicine
  • Sustainable Systems
  • Computing Technologies

The event will be held at the Leopard Lodge, Melbourne Zoo Elliot Ave, Parkville.

Program

Schedule

Item

Presenter

9.15 am – 9.30 am

Registration

9.30 am – 9.40 am

Welcome

Professor Margaret Gardner AO, Vice-Chancellor, RMIT University

9.40 am – 10.30 am

Key note presentation:

Case study – establishing the World’s first IBM global research and development laboratory


Professor Peter Rathjen Vice-Chancellor of the University of Tasmania

10.30 am – 11.00 am

Morning Tea

11.00 am – 12.00 pm

Industry Sector Research Challenges in:

  • Advanced Design and Manufacturing
  • Nano Materials and Devices
  • Health Innovation and Translational Medicine
  • Sustainable Systems
  • Computing Technologies

Facilitator: Dr Noel Chambers

Panel:

Mr Ashley Bates, Ashley Bates Consulting

Mr Bruce Grey, Managing Director, Advanced Manufacturing CRC Limited

Mr Simon Marriott, Vice President – Asia Pacific, 3D Systems Asia Pacific

12.00 pm – 14.00 pm

Round Table Networking Lunch and Hypothetical

Facilitator: Dr Noel Chambers

14.00 pm – 15.00 pm

Researcher – industry engagement challenges – what didn’t work and how to avoid it

Facilitator: Dr Frances Guyett

Panel:

Mr Gary Veale, Director, KPMG R&D Incentives

Dr Anthony Boxshall, Head Science Reform, Manager, Knowledge, Technology, EPA Victoria

Mr Michael Coburn, Senior Innovation Specialist, Chief Technology and Innovation Office, TELSTRA

15.00 pm – 15.30 pm

Afternoon Tea

15.30 pm – 16.00 pm

Closing remarks and follow up activities

Professor Felicity Roddick

Process and timelines

Register online

Participant List (available once registrations close)

Questions about the event may be addressed to Caroline Northwood (x52730) or Sandra Pereira (x59904).

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