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We are seeking Expressions of Interest for entries into the 2025 GISU Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.
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We are seeking Expressions of Interest for entries into the 2025 GISU Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.
Western Sydney University invites expressions of interest for the 2025 GISU Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
Western Sydney University, a founding member of the Alliance of Guangzhou International Sister-City Universities (GISU), invites students to express their interest in participating in the 2025 GISU Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.
This hybrid-format competition invites students to develop innovative, interdisciplinary solutions to urban challenges under the theme: "Further Promoting Sustainable Urban Development" focusing on the United Nations Sustainable Devlopment Goals (SDGs) to Transform our world.
The competition is structured in three phases:
In-school Preliminary Competition
Semi-final Competition
Final Competition
Participants are encouraged to address key urban issues such as sustainability, technology integration, and social equity.
Previous winning projects have addressed key issues in smart city technology, environmental conservation, and community engagement, setting a high bar for creativity and impact.
🔹 Western Sydney University EOIs close: Friday 23 May 2025, 5:00pm (AEST) 🔹 In-school Preliminary Competition closes: Friday 13 June 2025 🔹 GISU Competition official entry deadline: Friday 20 June 2025 🔹 Submit EOIs and enquiries to: PVC-G@westernsydney.edu.au 🔹 More info & guidelines: GISU Competition 2025 Official Page, and attached PDF 2025 Competition Introduction Rules & Regulations (I have provided the link to official page in web address)
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable urban living!
Hosted by Western Sydney University's technology business incubator, Launch Pad, Pre-flight is a 2-day full-time startup pre-accelerator experience for people who are curious about entrepreneurship and creating their own start-up.
Training and skill upgrade
Hosted by Western Sydney University's technology business incubator, Launch Pad, Pre-flight is a 2-day full-time startup pre-accelerator experience for people who are curious about entrepreneurship and creating their own start-up.
Pre-flight is a 2-day full-time startup pre-accelerator experience for people who are curious about entrepreneurship and creating their own start-up company or also interested in seeing how they could develop entrepreneurial skills that can be applied to working inside an existing business as an intrapreneur.
Does any of this resonate with you?
You have an idea or many ideas but you're not sure where to start...
You want a taste of what our Accelerator Programs are like before applying...
You're curious about what being an entrepreneur means...
If so, then 'Pre-flight' might be the right fit for you!
At 'Pre-flight', we focus on the ideation phase, explore the knowledge that you have, evaluate options you are considering and then help you work through an idea you take forward.
During this program, you will learn
How to turn your idea into a commercial reality
How to prioritise and select between multiple ideas
How to design a compelling business model
How to build the first version of your product
The focus of this program is two-fold:
Developing base entrepreneurial capabilities
Ideation – that is helping new founders to explore and select the idea they want to commercialise.
When you finish the program you should exit with an initial value proposition statement and lean canvas.
Do not attend activity if you are unwell, have been in close contact with a positive case, have been tested and/or been instructed to self-isolate.
PROGRAM FACILITATORS
Ian Mason
Ian is an experienced company founder, having built multiple brands that affect change in communities across the world.
His portfolio of companies includes, most notably, an education technology company that teaches children to learn to read and a company that provides leadership development programs to individuals and corporate clients, that include the likes of AstraZeneca and the U.K. Government.
In 2013, Ian played a key role in the creation of a company and a proposition that could deliver business support to entrepreneurs and SMEs at scale, on behalf of Sir Richard Branson. The result of this work, Virgin StartUp, was a collection of programs and funding opportunities, delivered by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs looking to start, fund and scale their business.
Within 5 years of founding, Virgin StartUp had delivered support to over 11,000 U.K.–based start-ups and SMEs, making it one of the largest such organisations in the country. After leaving Virgin, he then went on to create Humble, another business support organization,
with the vision that entrepreneurship can be a huge driver of social mobility, financial independence and upskilling, not just a vehicle for creating billion dollar companies. Over 2,500 entrepreneurs globally have benefitted from Humble’s programs over the last 4 years,
more than half of whom are female.
He has also held over a dozen Entrepreneur-in-Residence roles at various incubators and accelerators globally.
Ian started his career as an economist, working in economic development in local, regional and then national Government in the UK, before becoming Head of Policy and Public Affairs at London Chamber of Commerce in the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis. He left this work to pursue his dream of working for Sir Richard Branson and later to go his own way as an entrepreneur.
Cat Matson
Cat Matson teaches business owners, public servants, humble leaders and other corporate hippies to speak with confidence, authority, authenticity and impact.
A popular and accomplished Speaker, MC and Mentor, Cat is known for her straight-talking, 'realness' and helping her clients discover, and express, their authentic confidence.
Cat describes herself as a 'Mistress-of-all-Trades' having worked in both the private and public sectors, in small and large business and in virtually every industry. She has advised Mayors and CEOs; developed city-shaping strategies; interviewed extraordinary industry leaders so others can learn their ‘secrets’ and helped small business owners harness digital transformation and innovation.
She is the host of the Speaking with Confidence with Cat Matson podcast, likes to 'work out loud' so others can learn from her experiences, enjoys her coffees strong and black and her martinis stirred and dirty.
FAQs
1. Who is running Pre-flight?
Western Sydney University’s Launch Pad is a Tech Startup Incubator operating since 2015. Launch Pad was established to enable the growth of a startup community in Western Sydney and drive the development of a sophisticated innovation ecosystem for the region.
Launch Pad’s mission is to drive innovation across Australia’s newest tech start-up ecosystem – Western Sydney.
2. Do I have to be a university student to participate?
Although Launch Pad is part of Western Sydney University, the programs are aimed at anyone who is an entrepreneur or has a start up idea. So whether you are a student or not - all are welcome!
3. How many people will be in the program?
There will be 10-15 founders who will participate in the program. Spots are limited so make sure you secure your spot.
4. Do I need an idea, solution or product?
No - this program is for people who have an idea or want to further explore the first stages of idea. When you finish the program you should exit with an initial value proposition statement and lean canvas.
5. If I complete this program will I automatically get into your startup accelerator program?
No - you will still have to apply to take part in all accelerator programs. But this will give you a teaser for what to expect!
This presentation is one of a two-part series in Complex Review training.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
WSU staff, Researchers
This presentation is one of a two-part series in Complex Review training.
This presentation is one of a two-part series in Complex Review training. Are you writing a Scoping, Rapid, Umbrella, Systematic, Integrative or Meta-Analysis review? This session is for you. Some elements are common to all types of complex reviews.
Presentation overview:
An overview of the different review types and their purpose
High-degree researchers need to create identifiers to ensure they meet their candidature milestones.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Higher Degree Research Students
High-degree researchers need to create identifiers to ensure they meet their candidature milestones.
This session is designed specifically to assist High-Degree Research (HDR) candidates in properly creating verifiable identifiers and outlining their purpose.
Presentation overview:
Defining what identifiers are and outlining why they are important
Describing the features of a well-constructed identifier and
Working through the process of creating, improving, and maintaining them.
This Library session, facilitated by the GRS School Librarian, includes time for applying the content for those who wish to work in real time.
Join us for our Saans Lo (Take a Breath) Saturday Open Day, an inspiring exhibition experience on Saturday 3 May 2025 at the Margaret Whitlam Galleries.
academic events; Conferences and seminars; Exhibitions and performances; Information sessions; Social events; Training and skill upgrade
Current Students and Staff
Join us for our Saans Lo (Take a Breath) Saturday Open Day, an inspiring exhibition experience on Saturday 3 May 2025 at the Margaret Whitlam Galleries.
Saturday Open Day:
Date: Saturday 3 May 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Margaret Whitlam Galleries, Whitlam Institute, Parramatta South campus
Things to do :
Visit the Saans Lo (take breath) Exhibition (open 10am - 4pm)
In conversation: Shivanjani Lal with Sancintya Mohini Simpson at 2pm
About the artist:
Sancintya Mohini Simpson is a descendant of indentured labourers sent from India to work on colonial sugar plantations in South Africa.
Her work navigates the complexities of migration, memory, and trauma—addressing gaps and silences within the colonial archive.
Simpson’s work moves between painting, video, poetry, and performance to develop narratives and construct rituals that reflect on her maternal lineage.
Join us for this live coding workshop where we write programs that produce results.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Academics, Post Graduate Students, Staff
Join us for this live coding workshop where we write programs that produce results.
Join us for this live coding workshop where we write programs that produce results, using the researcher-focused training modules from the highly regarded Software Carpentry Foundation.
Working with pandas DataFrames
Indexing, slicing and subsetting in pandas DataFrames
Missing data values
Combine multiple pandas DataFrames
Using the Grammar of Graphics to convert data into figures using the seaborn and matplotlib libraries
Configuring plot elements within seaborn and matplotlib
Professors Simmons and MacMillan will share their latest research on gestational diabetes, and diabetes work with the Pasifika community
academic events; Conferences and seminars
General
Professors Simmons and MacMillan will share their latest research on gestational diabetes, and diabetes work with the Pasifika community
Australia has a significant number of immigrants from the Pacific Islands. According to the 2016 census, 75,755 people are of Samoan heritage and more than 40% of them live in New South Wales. Samoans have an inherited predisposition to diabetes, but prior to the Western study, there was little research on the effectiveness of public health interventions to reduce the health risks of diabetes in this immigrant group.
MacMillan and Simmons’ team developed a program called Le Taeao Afua (the new dawn) derived from evidence-based research on community interventions and tailored by participants themselves to fit the Australian-Samoan lifestyle. The University trained a Samoan community activator, who in turn trained 20 volunteers to become peer support facilitators. After 3-8 months, the participants had statistically significant reductions in HbA1c levels, average blood sugar for the past two to three months, a significant health improvement outcome.
Professors Simmons and MacMillan will also share their latest research on gestational diabetes, particularly around testing dates and risk factors how this translates in community health practice.
Western Sydney University was Western Sydney University has been named number one in the world in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings, topping the world's university sustainability ranking for an unprecedented three years in a row. This the only global performance measure that assesses universities against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Library’s Thought Leadership event series aims to celebrate and promote this #1 ranking, complementing work being undertaken across the University as part of its Sustainability and Resilience Decadal Strategy 2030.
A masterclass to create better content with your phone.
Training and skill upgrade
A masterclass to create better content with your phone.
LOOK GOOD. EARN MORE.
A masterclass to create better content with your phone.
Delivered by Western Sydney University's Launch Pad's Creator-In-Residence, Si Berg, who will share tips and techniques from his 30 years as a filmmaker and commercial video content creator.
This masterclass will give you skills and inspiration to create more professional content with your smartphone.
We’ll be focusing on iPhones specifically. The core principles apply across all smartphones, but if you're using an Android device, you may need to explore your settings independently. Just a heads-up!
This event is hosted by Launch Pad Creative, a program dedicated to elevating the Creative Industries of Western Sydney through innovation, entrepreneurship & networks.
About the speaker
Si Berg
Launch Pad's Creator-In-Residence, Si Berg has spent his career as a documentary filmmaker helping people to explore and express their deepest desires, values and callings. In this masterclass, he'll share inspiration and a variety of tools to reveal, distill and communicate your purpose through your work.
Join us for an engaging session on Creative Commons (CC)—the global standard for sharing work legally and openly.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Academic staff, researchers, curriculum developers, open textbook authors, and anyone keen to make their work more discoverable, citable, and impactful.
Join us for an engaging session on Creative Commons (CC)—the global standard for sharing work legally and openly.
Want to expand the reach of your research, teaching materials, or publications? Join us for an engaging session on Creative Commons (CC)—the global standard for sharing work legally and openly.
Whether you're publishing an article, designing an open textbook, or curating resources for teaching, understanding CC licenses empowers you to:
Legally reuse and remix existing academic content
Share your own work widely without losing attribution
Support open access, student equity, and knowledge translation
Avoid common copyright pitfalls in your publications
What you'll learn:
The purpose and power of Creative Commons
How to choose and apply the right CC license
Real-world examples of how CC is transforming research and education
Where to find quality CC-licensed content for teaching and publishing
Urban Refugees and Digital Technology: Reshaping Social, Political, and Economic Networks by international scholar Dr Charles Martin-Shields
academic events; Conferences and seminars
All welcome
Urban Refugees and Digital Technology: Reshaping Social, Political, and Economic Networks by international scholar Dr Charles Martin-Shields
You are invited to attend the Urban Refugees and Digital Technology: Reshaping Social, Political, and Economic Networks by international scholar Dr Charles Martin-Shields (German Institute of Development and Sustainability - IDOS)
Date: Thursday 8th May
Time: 3-4pm
Location: Western Sydney University, Parramatta City campus (Parramatta Square), Level 7, Room 39A
Charles Martin-Shields’s recent book Urban Refugees and Digital Technology explores how technology is reshaping the ways refugees contribute to social, economic, and political networks in urban areas. This talk will focus on how the book’s findings can be meaningfully used in everyday refugee support by community organisations, not only in middle-income urban areas in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, but also in cities like Sydney.
Combining original interview and survey data from refugee communities in Bogota, Nairobi, and Kuala Lumpur with historical analysis of urban technology change and displacement since the start of the industrial revolution, the book shows how technological change shapes the way that refugees engage with host communities socially, politically, and economically in unexpected ways.
An interactive discussion of the book’s findings will focus on how refugee-supporting institutions, especially local-level aid and community organisations, can work with refugee communities to more effectively engage with refugees digitally and online.
Please see flyer attached for more information.
This event is free but registration is essential, as numbers are limited. Register via the link:
Public Event: Amie Kaufman in conversation with Mette Jakobsen, with Q&A (all welcome!), followed by book signing
Conferences and seminars
Public, WSU staff, undergrad and postgrad students
Public Event: Amie Kaufman in conversation with Mette Jakobsen, with Q&A (all welcome!), followed by book signing
Amie Kaufman: Other Worlds Sci-fi and Fantasy Symposium 2025
DATE: Friday 9 May
PROGRAM:
10.15am-10.45am: morning tea on arrival
10.45am: Welcome to Country / Acknowledgement of Country and opening remarks
11am -12.15pm: Public Event: Amie Kaufman in conversation with Mette Jakobsen, with Q&A (all welcome!), followed by book signing
12.30pm-1.15pm: lunch for afternoon workshop attendees
1.30pm-3.30pm: Writing workshop with Amie Kaufman on 'Worldbuilding' for WSU postgraduates only
VENUE: Parramatta City Campus, Peter Shergold Building, 169 Macquarie St, Parramatta, Level 9, Conference Room 3 (2 minutes from Parramatta train station)
RSVP
In person attendance (in conversation event): register here
Online attendance via Zoom (in conversation event):register here
Writing workshop registration:
Contact Dr Mette Jakobsen, via email on m.jakobsen@westernsydney.edu.au (limited places, in-person only for Western Sydney University postgraduates.)
About the speakers:
AMIE KAUFMAN(opens in a new window) is a New York Times, USA Today and internationally bestselling author of science fiction and fantasy. Her multi-award winning work has been translated into nearly thirty languages, and is in development for film and TV.
Raised in Australia and occasionally Ireland, Amie has degrees in history, literature, law and conflict resolution, and is currently undertaking a PhD in Creative Writing. She’s the host of podcasts Amie Kaufman on Writing, and Pub Dates. Amie lives by the sea in Melbourne, Australia, with her family and an extremely large personal library. Her latest book is the fantasy adventure The Isles of the Gods.
METTE JAKOBSEN(opens in a new window) is a Lecturer in Creative Writing at the Writing and Society Research Centre, Western Sydney University. She has a PhD in Creative Writing and a Master’s in Creative Arts. She is also a graduate of NIDA’s Playwright Studio, with a background in acting.
Mette has enjoyed international success with her fiction writing. Her first novel, The Vanishing Act (Text Publishing), has been translated in the several languages with the rights sold to US, UK, Canada, Germany, Holland, Taiwan, Turkey and Hungary. The novel made it onto Oprah’s book list, became number one on the US Indie book list and was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize. She subsequently published two more novels with Text Publishing. Her publishers overseas include Bloomsbury, Vintage, Norton and HarperCollins. Four of Mette’s plays have been produced and broadcast on ABC Radio National in Australia, with two shortlisted for Prix Marulic and Prix Italia. In 2021 Mette started writing for young adults and her dystopian duology, The Tower Series, was published by HarperCollins, Australia.
Do you know how to do 'Gold Standard' searching for complex reviews?
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
WSU staff, Researchers
Do you know how to do 'Gold Standard' searching for complex reviews?
Do you know how to do 'Gold Standard' searching for complex reviews? Do you know how to apply a systematic and structured search? Then, this session is for you!
Presentation overview:
Steps to undertaking a complex review
Using a framework to develop or deconstruct a research question
Organising concepts and associated synonyms to a concept table
Adding searching tips and applying Boolean
Demonstration of applying a complex search string in a subject-specific database
Build Your Online Presence and Amplify Your Impact. Get all your questions answered at the info session.
Meetings
Build Your Online Presence and Amplify Your Impact. Get all your questions answered at the info session.
INFO SESSION: Side Hustle Series for Western Staff and Researchers
You're part of the engine that drives Western Sydney University. Whether you're deep in research, shaping student minds, managing critical operations, or supporting the campus community, your contribution is essential. You bring dedication, unique skills, and a wealth of experience to your role every day.
But let's be candid.
Does the full potential of your unique expertise feel contained?
Do you sometimes sense that your insights, your solutions, your perspective could reach further, resonate wider?
Or do you have a passion project you dream about out of your 9-5?
That’s exactly why Launch Pad is delivering the Side Hustle Series: a tailored, practical, and transformative program exclusively for Western Sydney University staff and researchers.
The info session is your chance to get a glimpse of what the day will look like and get all your questions answered with our facilitator, Brad Twynham.
About the expert:
Brad Twynham, Launch Pad's Entrepreneur in Residence
Brad is a visionary thought leader, specialising in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Corporate Innovation and High Growth Business Strategy.
He is obsessed about developing a new type of leader, those who find strength internally, rather than externally and who live life from the inside out. Brad believes these types of leaders can transition us into a world that is redefining the way human beings live, work and play.
He has co-founded 3 enterprise technology start-ups, raised over $USD150M in Venture Capital and had three successful exits, the biggest in 2013 for $USD280M.
Brad has worked with top level clients, using products he has developed, to drive significant change programs including the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Swisscom, Union Bank of Switzerland, VISA, Department of Industry Science and Innovation, University of Technology Sydney, UNSW, Allianz, Rackspace, AWS, DXC Technology and Microsoft.
Join the library for fortnightly online Congregare and Write sessions
Information sessions; Online Events
HDR Candidates
Join the library for fortnightly online Congregare and Write sessions
This session will use the Pomodoro technique, and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks, students will have time to chat about their research, ask questions, and support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
This session is designed specifically for HDR candidates who want to publish with purpose and confidence.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
HDRs, Western Staff
This session is designed specifically for HDR candidates who want to publish with purpose and confidence.
This session is designed specifically for HDR candidates who want to publish with purpose and confidence. Wherever you are on your research pathway, developing a clear publishing plan can help you stay on track and boost your academic profile.
What you’ll learn:
Select the right publishing outlet for your target audience
Identify high-quality, reputable journals or publishers
Avoid predatory publishers and protect your research
Stay on track with timely and strategic submissions
Enhance the visibility and impact of your work
Who should attend:
HDR candidates at any stage of their research journey
Facilitated by: Scholarly Publishing Consultant, Western Sydney University Library
Join Liz Smee for this event in using Altmetrics in making your research stand out in grant applications
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
WSU Staff applying for grants
Join Liz Smee for this event in using Altmetrics in making your research stand out in grant applications
Discover how Altmetric Explorer can enhance your grant applications by showcasing your research's broader reach and engagement. In this session, you’ll learn how to effectively use Altmetric data to highlight your work's reach, influence, and societal relevance and engagement. We’ll guide you through practical examples, including identifying key attention metrics, uncovering engagement trends, and tailoring insights to align with funding requirements.
Presentation overview:
Highlighting research outcomes– Showcase policy mentions, patents, and media coverage to demonstrate societal relevance.
Tracking engagement – Provide evidence of influence among stakeholders like patient groups, industry leaders, and educators.
Exploring Collaboration – Identify potential research partners and position your work for future funding.
Visualising Attention – Use Altmetric Attention Scores to illustrate global research visibility.
Benchmarking Performance – Compare your research output significance with peers to strengthen your case for funding.
Join us for an engaging introduction to Western Open Books.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Academic staff, researchers, and educators interested in publishing, free, openly-licensed scholarly texts and textbooks for the curriculum.
Join us for an engaging introduction to Western Open Books.
Join us for an engaging introduction to Western Open Books — Western Sydney University Library’s open-access publishing initiative for scholarly and educational works.
This session will showcase how Western Open Books supports academic authors in publishing free, peer-reviewed, globally visible scholarly texts and open textbooks, aligned with Western’s values of equity, excellence, and impact.
You'll learn about:
The benefits of publishing open access with no author-facing costs
Support available for creating content, licensing, peer review and editing
How to submit a proposal and navigate the editorial process
Opportunities to reach global audiences and align your work with the SDGs
Whether you're developing a scholarly text or open textbook, this session is your first step to becoming a published author with Western Open Books.
Demonstration on how to use ProQuest effectively for your research including the new AI tool.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Open to everyone
Demonstration on how to use ProQuest effectively for your research including the new AI tool.
Join Shun Kobayashi (Manager, Information Solutions & eBooks, Customer Success) for a demonstration on how to use ProQuest effectively for your research. We'll cover key features, advanced search tips, and the latest AI enhancements. Learn to combine filters, use subject-specific filters, and navigate expert thesauri. Plus, meet the new ProQuest AI Research Assistant to boost your research.
Overview:
ProQuest AI Research Assistant
Finding Influential Papers: 'Times-Cited' Data from Web of Science
Join Maureen O’Brien in discovering how to leverage Incites benchmarking metrics for ARC or NHMRC grants.
WSU staff, Researchers
Join Maureen O’Brien in discovering how to leverage Incites benchmarking metrics for ARC or NHMRC grants.
Join Maureen O’Brien in discovering how to leverage Incites benchmarking metrics for ARC or NHMRC grants.
Presentation Overview:
Provide an overview of the metrics required for NHMRC and ARC grant applications.
Provide a demonstration of how to run a benchmarking report in Incites
Share exemplar statements that effectively showcase your metrics
Attendees can take the opportunity to follow the demonstration and set up their own benchmarking metrics report in Incites
**This session is tailored for researchers applying for the NHMRC and ARC grants.Not recommended for HDR or Honours students
Pre-requisite: Please ensure that you have claimed your publications and profile in Web of Science. If you have more than one Web of Science profile, please merge your profiles - Instructions
In this practical workshop session, high performance coach Louise Spinks will show you how to make your LinkedIn profile actually work for you.
Training and skill upgrade
Students
In this practical workshop session, high performance coach Louise Spinks will show you how to make your LinkedIn profile actually work for you.
Let’s be honest—LinkedIn can feel a bit awkward. But when it’s done right, it can open doors, spark conversations, and help people find you for all the right reasons.
In this practical workshop session, high performance coach Louise Spinks will show you how to make your LinkedIn profile actually work for you. Whether you're looking for your next job, building a personal brand, or just want to feel more confident putting yourself out there online—this one’s for you.
We will cover: ✨ How to make the most of your interactions with employers 💼 How to highlight your experience in a way that makes people care 📢 Tips for showing up and engaging without feeling fake
You’ll leave with practical tips and a LinkedIn strategy that reflects who you are—and what you’re all about.
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.
Training and skill upgrade
Academics and HDR students
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.
As a WSU researcher or HDR Candidate, is important to understand your responsibilities around the management of your research data.
WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) prior to starting research at the University.
A RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
How to access and submit an RDMP on ResearchDirect
How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
Research data storage options at WSU
The importance of update and review of your RDMP
The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
How to access support with research data management planning
Join with Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang as they present on Research Data Management.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Academic researchers and HDR candidates
Join with Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang as they present on Research Data Management.
As a WSU researcher or HDR Candidate, understanding your responsibilities around managing your research data is important.
WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) before starting research at the University.
An RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop, you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
How to access and submit an RDMP on the Research Repository
How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
Research data storage options at WSU
The importance of update and review of your RDMP
The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Karen Sheehy (Research Data Management Consultant) and Jeff Wang (Intersect)
Join us for an insightful webinar designed to empower researchers and institutions in navigating the evolving landscape of academic collaborations.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
academic staff and researchers
Join us for an insightful webinar designed to empower researchers and institutions in navigating the evolving landscape of academic collaborations.
Join us for an insightful webinar designed to empower researchers and institutions in navigating the evolving landscape of academic collaborations.
This session will provide you with the tools and strategies needed to:
Benchmark yourself against your peers using normalized indicators from InCites.
Gain a comprehensive overview of your current partnerships, categorized by types such as Domestic, International-bilateral, International-trilateral, and International-quadrilateral+.
Leverage the Research Horizon Navigator: Discover how to utilize this powerful tool to identify emerging research topics, guiding your research focus and partnership strategies.
Please note: The advanced database searching techniques demonstrated in this presentation, are suitable for people undertaking traditional literature reviews and/or people who want to develop a robust and comprehensive search strategy.
Join the Library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions
Information sessions; Online Events
HDR Candidates
Join the Library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions
This session will use the Pomodoro technique, and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks, students will have time to chat about their research, ask questions, and support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
This session is designed to help researchers at any career stage take a proactive approach to publishing.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Academics, Researchers, Western Staff
This session is designed to help researchers at any career stage take a proactive approach to publishing.
This session is designed to help researchers at any career stage take a proactive approach to publishing. A strong publishing plan not only boosts your visibility and supports grant or promotion goals, but it also increases your chances of successful submissions and helps you avoid predatory publishers.
What you’ll learn:
Select the right publishing outlet for your target audience
Identify high-quality, reputable journals or publishers
Avoid predatory publishers and protect your research
Stay on track with timely and strategic submissions
Enhance the visibility and impact of your work
Who should attend:
Researchers seeking to publish with purpose, improve visibility, and align publishing with career goals
Dr Selda Dagistanli researches "cultures of abuse" and gendered violence, multicultural politics, racism, cultural diversity and the law.
academic events; Conferences and seminars
General
Dr Selda Dagistanli researches "cultures of abuse" and gendered violence, multicultural politics, racism, cultural diversity and the law.
Local community groups of the African Great Lakes diaspora including GLADP worked closely with Dr Dagistanli to help understand and foster action against domestic abuse. In Australia, domestic violence is the leading contributor to illness, disability and death in women aged 18-44, but migrant women of colour appear to be particularly vulnerable to abuse. Dr Dagistanli and the team at Western Sydney University launched a study to determine how members of the African Great Lakes diaspora, as well as welfare professionals, viewed and responded to domestic violence. “One key question was how can we break down taboos around reporting and build trust within these communities, so that the women feel comfortable talking about domestic violence?” she says. Researchers from Western trained their GLAPD collaborators, and volunteers from Rwanda, Burundi, Congo and Uganda. Dr Dagistanli’s team interviewed other stakeholders such as healthcare professionals, frontline workers, and community pastors.
One solution is to “build bridges and trust between mainstream and diaspora communities,” says Dagistanli. To do so, frontline workers, police, and external support service providers need to be educated so that they can provide “culturally sensitive, non-paternalistic, and meaningful support.” Members of the Great Lakes community also need information about the systems and support available to them.
Please join us for this Thought Leadership event where Dr Dagistanli will discuss her community-based research into gendered, racial and epistemic violence against migrant women of colour.
Join Maureen O’Brien in discovering how to leverage Incites benchmarking metrics for ARC or NHMRC grants.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Researchers, Staff
Join Maureen O’Brien in discovering how to leverage Incites benchmarking metrics for ARC or NHMRC grants.
Join Maureen O’Brien in discovering how to leverage Incites benchmarking metrics for ARC or NHMRC grants.
Presentation Overview:
Provide an overview of the metrics required for NHMRC and ARC grant applications.
Provide a demonstration of how to run a benchmarking report in Incites
Share exemplar statements that effectively showcase your metrics
Attendees can take the opportunity to follow the demonstration and set up their own benchmarking metrics report in Incites
**This session is tailored for researchers applying for the NHMRC and ARC grants.Not recommended for HDR or Honours students
Pre-requisite: Please ensure that you have claimed your publications and profile in Web of Science. If you have more than one Web of Science profile, please merge your profiles - Instructions
Join Liz Smee (Digital Science) as she presents on how to showcase your research outputs for grant applications in Altmetric Explorer
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
WSU Staff applying for grants
Join Liz Smee (Digital Science) as she presents on how to showcase your research outputs for grant applications in Altmetric Explorer
Discover how Altmetric Explorer can enhance your grant applications by showcasing the broader reach and engagement of your research. In this session, you’ll learn how to effectively use Altmetric data to highlight your work's reach, influence, and societal relevance and engagement. We’ll guide you through practical examples, including identifying key attention metrics, uncovering engagement trends, and tailoring insights to align with funding requirements.
Presentation overview:
Highlighting research outcomes– Showcase policy mentions, patents, and media coverage to demonstrate societal relevance.
Tracking engagement – Provide evidence of influence among stakeholders like patient groups, industry leaders, and educators.
Exploring Collaboration – Identify potential research partners and position your work for future funding.
Visualising Attention – Use Altmetric Attention Scores to illustrate global research visibility.
Benchmarking Performance – Compare your research output significance with peers to strengthen your case for funding.
Join the library in this fortnightly Congregate and Write sessions
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
HDR Candidates
Join the library in this fortnightly Congregate and Write sessions
This session will use the Pomodoro technique, and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks, students will have time to chat about their research, ask questions, and support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Discover ways to deepen student engagement and foster multi-modal teaching using Adobe Express through a series of hands-on training sessions.
academic events; Conferences and seminars; Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade; Online Events
All Staff
Discover ways to deepen student engagement and foster multi-modal teaching using Adobe Express through a series of hands-on training sessions.
The Adobe Education Institute (AEI) will take place June 10 - June 13th. As an Adobe Creative Campus, all Western staff are invited to participate in this invitation-only, global event to upskill in using the creative and visual communication tool, Adobe Express for your own use and to foster multi-modal teaching and increase student engagement and success. Learn more & register here: https://adobe.ly/AEI-25-June
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this Research Data Management workshop.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Academic researchers and HDR candidates
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this Research Data Management workshop.
As a WSU researcher or HDR Candidate, understanding your responsibilities around managing your research data is important.
WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) before starting research at the University.
An RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop, you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
How to access and submit an RDMP on the Research Repository
How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
Research data storage options at WSU
The importance of update and review of your RDMP
The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Karen Sheehy (Research Data Management Consultant) and Jeff Wang (Intersect)
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.
Training and skill upgrade
Academics and HDR students
This workshop is ideal for researchers who want to know how to create a research data management plan.
As a WSU researcher or HDR Candidate, is important to understand your responsibilities around the management of your research data.
WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) prior to starting research at the University.
A RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
How to access and submit an RDMP on ResearchDirect
How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
Research data storage options at WSU
The importance of update and review of your RDMP
The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
How to access support with research data management planning
Join the library for fortightly online HDR Congregate and Write session
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
HDR Candidates
Join the library for fortightly online HDR Congregate and Write session
This session will use the Pomodoro technique, and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks, students will have time to chat about their research, ask questions, and support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Join Damian Almeida in discovering the Gale State Papers Online which is a premier digital archive.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Open to everyone
Join Damian Almeida in discovering the Gale State Papers Online which is a premier digital archive.
What's covered?
Access a comprehensive collection of government correspondence, diplomatic papers, treaties, and state documents.
Dive deep into the workings of the British government and its international relations during this formative historical period.
Analyze key events, policies, and figures that shaped political history and the evolution of modern governance.
Intended audience:
Ideal for historians, researchers, and students in history, political science, and international relations, this resource supports interdisciplinary study with:
Advanced search tools for uncovering critical insights.
Join Damian Almeida (Academic Engagement Manager - Gale) in an overview of The Making of Modern Law digital archive
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Open to everyone
Join Damian Almeida (Academic Engagement Manager - Gale) in an overview of The Making of Modern Law digital archive
This invaluable resource encompasses a wide range of primary sources, including legal treatises, case law, statutes, and law journals, providing unparalleled insights into the development of legal thought and practice during a transformative period in history. The archive is an essential tool for legal scholars, historians, and students, offering an in-depth exploration of the evolution of legal principles and the socio-political context that shaped them.
Overview:
In-Depth Content: Explore an extensive array of documents that trace the foundation of modern legal systems.
Research Excellence: Utilize powerful search capabilities to access a wealth of materials for critical research in legal history, jurisprudence, and the continued evolution of law and governance.
Socio-Legal Insights: Examine how law intersected with broader social, political, and cultural movements.
Whether you're conducting research in legal history or seeking to understand the historical roots of contemporary law, The Making of Modern Law is a critical resource for advancing your scholarship and academic endeavors.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of legal history and the ongoing impact of law on society.
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
HDR Candidates
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions
This session will use the Pomodoro technique, and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks, students will have time to chat about their research, ask questions, and support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Join Damian Almeida for an in-depth training session on Gale’s State Papers Online: Colonial.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Open to everyone
Join Damian Almeida for an in-depth training session on Gale’s State Papers Online: Colonial.
Join Damian Almeida for an in-depth training session on Gale’s State Papers Online: Colonial, a premier resource for exploring the history and administration of British colonial territories from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
What's covered:
Navigate a vast collection of primary sources, including government correspondence, treaties, reports, and official records.
Gain insights into colonial governance's political, economic, and social dynamics.
Examine key events, policies, and figures that shaped colonial history and its enduring legacies.
Why Attend?
This session will showcase how this user-friendly archive supports interdisciplinary research in history, political science, and colonial studies, offering unparalleled tools for uncovering the complexities of colonialism and its impact on modern governance.
Expand your understanding of how the latest, emerging research is driving renewed interest in soil health and soil biology as a function of overall fa
Training and skill upgrade
Consultants, advisors, growers, agronomists
Expand your understanding of how the latest, emerging research is driving renewed interest in soil health and soil biology as a function of overall fa
The Soil Biology and Health Certificate Program is offered in partnership with Soil Science Australia and is designed for growers, consultants, and agronomists who are interested in learning about the benefits of soil biology as a driver of healthy and sustainable crops, and the future directions for research, technologies, and practice.
The 4-day Soil Biology and Health Certification Program is a comprehensive course offered in partnership with Soil Science Australia.
Training and skill upgrade
Consultants, advisors, growers, agronomists
The 4-day Soil Biology and Health Certification Program is a comprehensive course offered in partnership with Soil Science Australia.
Soil Health and Biology Certificate Program - 14-17 July 2025
The Soil Biology and Health Certificate Program is offered in partnership with Soil Science Australia and is designed for growers, consultants, and agronomists who are interested in learning about the benefits of soil biology as a driver of healthy and sustainable crops, and the future directions for research, technologies, and practice.
Harnessing the Life in Soils
The course program will expand your understanding of how the latest, emerging research is driving renewed interest in soil health and soil biology as a function of overall farm productivity.
For more information and to register, go to: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/hie/events/soil-biology-certification-course
Learn about the benefits of soil biology as a driver of healthy crops and foods in sustainable production environments
Training and skill upgrade
Consultants, advisors, growers, agronomists
Learn about the benefits of soil biology as a driver of healthy crops and foods in sustainable production environments
The 2-day Soil Biology Masterclass is designed to provide participants with the core knowledge and principles needed to incorporate soil biology and health into management practices to sustainably increase productivity and profitability.
By attending, you will:
Gain an in-depth understanding of the latest research in soil biology and health; the role of microbes in nutrient cycling and plant interactions; roles of soil fauna and the application of soil biologicals.
Learn about the future directions for research, technologies and practices.
Have opportunities to network with our guest presenters and expert researchers, undertake a facilities tour and enjoy a networking dinner (included in registration costs).
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang in this workshop on Research Data Management.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Academic researchers and HDR candidates
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang in this workshop on Research Data Management.
As a WSU researcher or HDR Candidate, understanding your responsibilities around managing your research data is important.
WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) before starting research at the University.
An RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop, you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
How to access and submit an RDMP on the Research Repository
How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
Research data storage options at WSU
The importance of update and review of your RDMP
The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Karen Sheehy (Research Data Management Consultant) and Jeff Wang (Intersect)
Dedicated session enabling students to concentrate on their writing
Information sessions; Online Events
HDR Candidates
Dedicated session enabling students to concentrate on their writing
This session will use the Pomodoro technique, and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks, students will have time to chat about their research, ask questions, and support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
High-degree researchers need to create identifiers to ensure they meet their candidature milestones.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Higher Degree Research Students
High-degree researchers need to create identifiers to ensure they meet their candidature milestones.
This session is designed specifically to assist High-Degree Research (HDR) candidates in properly creating verifiable identifiers and outlining their purpose.
Presentation overview:
Defining what identifiers are and outlining why they are important
Describing the features of a well-constructed identifier and
Working through the process of creating, improving, and maintaining them.
This Library session, facilitated by the GRS School Librarian, includes time for applying the content for those who wish to work in real time.
INNATE 2025 Conference aims to enhance collaborations and commitment to improving infant and young child nutrition and nurture, in the early years of life.
Conferences and seminars
INNATE 2025 Conference aims to enhance collaborations and commitment to improving infant and young child nutrition and nurture, in the early years of life.
The inaugural INNATE conference is planned for 1 August 2025 during World Breastfeeding Week. The conference aims to enhance collaborations and commitment to improving infant and young child nutrition and nurture, in the early years of life, through research-based presentations and discussions.
The INNATE conference is hosted by the Western Sydney Infant and Young Child Feeding (WSIYCF) Collaborative.
The WSIYCF collaborative brings together the expertise of an interdisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians with a shared vision to ensure infants and young children, their parents and carers, thrive through optimal nutrition in nurturing environments, locally and globally.
The first 2000 days, from conception, is a critical period for growth and development, and a period when diet quality is more important than at other stages of life. The nutritional needs of infants and young children are unique, and important in laying down the foundations of healthy growth and development.
The wide-ranging benefits of exclusive breastfeeding to six months for a child’s healthy immune system, brain development and microbiome are well known. Thereafter, children should be given nutritious complementary foods and continue breastfeeding up to the age of two years and beyond.
A dedicated workshop for HDR candidates to work on their thesis writing
Training and skill upgrade; Online Events
HDR Candidates
A dedicated workshop for HDR candidates to work on their thesis writing
This session will use the Pomodoro technique, and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks, students will have time to chat about their research, ask questions, and support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Academic researchers and HDR candidates
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.
As a WSU researcher or HDR Candidate, understanding your responsibilities around managing your research data is important.
WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) before starting research at the University.
An RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop, you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
How to access and submit an RDMP on the Research Repository
How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
Research data storage options at WSU
The importance of update and review of your RDMP
The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Karen Sheehy (Research Data Management Consultant) and Jeff Wang (Intersect)
A dedicated session for HDR candidates to concentrate on their writing
Training and skill upgrade; Online Events
HDR Candidates
A dedicated session for HDR candidates to concentrate on their writing
This session will use the Pomodoro technique, and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks, students will have time to chat about their research, ask questions, and support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Dedicated workshop for HDR students to concentrate on their writing
Information sessions; Online Events
HDR Candidates
Dedicated workshop for HDR students to concentrate on their writing
This session will use the Pomodoro technique, and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks, students will have time to chat about their research, ask questions, and support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Academic researchers and HDR candidates
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.
As a WSU researcher or HDR Candidate, understanding your responsibilities around managing your research data is important.
WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) before starting research at the University.
An RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop, you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
How to access and submit an RDMP on the Research Repository
How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
Research data storage options at WSU
The importance of update and review of your RDMP
The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Karen Sheehy (Research Data Management Consultant) and Jeff Wang (Intersect)
A dedicated workshop for HDR Candidates to work on their writing
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
HDR Candidates
A dedicated workshop for HDR Candidates to work on their writing
This session will use the Pomodoro technique, and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks, students will have time to chat about their research, ask questions, and support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write session
Information sessions; Online Events
HDR Candidates
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write session
Sessions will use the Pomodoro technique and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks there will be time for students to chat about how their research is going, ask questions, and to support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
High-degree researchers need to create identifiers to ensure they meet their candidature milestones.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Higher Degree Research Students
High-degree researchers need to create identifiers to ensure they meet their candidature milestones.
This session is designed specifically to assist High-Degree Research (HDR) candidates in properly creating verifiable identifiers and outlining their purpose.
Presentation overview:
Defining what identifiers are and outlining why they are important
Describing the features of a well-constructed identifier and
Working through the process of creating, improving, and maintaining them.
This Library session, facilitated by the GRS School Librarian, includes time for applying the content for those who wish to work in real time.
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Academic researchers and HDR candidates
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.
As a WSU researcher or HDR Candidate, understanding your responsibilities around managing your research data is important.
WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) before starting research at the University.
An RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop, you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
How to access and submit an RDMP on the Research Repository
How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
Research data storage options at WSU
The importance of update and review of your RDMP
The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Karen Sheehy (Research Data Management Consultant) and Jeff Wang (Intersect)
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions
Information sessions; Online Events
HDR Candidates
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions
Sessions will use the Pomodoro technique and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks there will be time for students to chat about how their research is going, ask questions, and to support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions
Information sessions; Online Events
HDR Candidates
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions
Sessions will use the Pomodoro technique and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks there will be time for students to chat about how their research is going, ask questions, and to support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.
Information sessions; Training and skill upgrade
Academic researchers and HDR candidates
Join Karen Sheehy and Jeff Wang for this workshop in Research Data Management.
As a WSU researcher or HDR Candidate, understanding your responsibilities around managing your research data is important.
WSU’s Research Data Management Policy requires all researchers and HDR candidates to develop a Research Data Management Plan (RDMP) before starting research at the University.
An RDMP will help you think proactively about your project and the data that will be produced, including how it will be collected, organised, managed, stored, preserved, shared and possibly published during and after your research project.
In this workshop, you will learn more about the process of creating a comprehensive RDMP, including:
How to access and submit an RDMP on the Research Repository
How to manage your research data according to legal, statutory, ethical, funding body and university requirements.
Research data storage options at WSU
The importance of update and review of your RDMP
The benefits of publication and re-usability of research data
How to access support with research data management planning
Co-presented by: Karen Sheehy (Research Data Management Consultant) and Jeff Wang (Intersect)
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions
Information sessions; Online Events
HDR Candidates
Join the library for fortnightly online HDR Congregate and Write sessions
Sessions will use the Pomodoro technique and writing will be undertaken in 25-minute concentrated blocks with breaks in between. During the rest breaks there will be time for students to chat about how their research is going, ask questions, and to support each other in the writing process.
Participants can work on anything during the session as long as it involves writing including transcription, analysis, notetaking, thesis writing etc.
Sessions will be facilitated by Dr Lisa Worthington Academic Literacy Coordinator (Workshops).
