ARMS Singapore Chapter Symposium: Current Challenges faced by Research Management Professionals in 2024

9:30am Friday, 24 May 2024
2:00pm Friday, 24 May 2024
Chapter Event - in person

Join us for the ARMS Singapore Chapter Symposium: Current Challenges faced by Research Research Management Professionals in 2024, where we delve into the pressing issues confronting Research Management Professionals today. 

In an era marked by unprecedented challenges, Research Management Professionals play a pivotal role in navigating complexities and driving research excellence. This symposium offers a platform for sharing insights, best practices, and innovative solutions to tackle the multifaceted challenges confronting the research landscape. 

From funding uncertainties to evolving regulatory frameworks and the transformative impact of technologies, we explore the dynamic landscape that Research Management Professionals navigate daily. 

Engage with fellow professionals, industry experts, and thought leaders as we chart a course towards overcoming obstacles and seizing opportunities in research administration and management.

Join us to collaborate, learn, and inspire at the forefront of research administration excellence.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Friday, 24 May 2024
Time: 9:30AM - 2:00PM SING
Where: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
RSVP: Thursday, 16 May 2024 - This event is open to members and non-members of ARMS. Registrations are essential.

A buffet will be provided to attendees, please ensure that you provide your dietary requirments during the registration process.

Preliminary Agenda:

Time

Item

09.30amWelcome Remarks

09.40am

Keynote Speaker:

Dr Tania Bezzobs

ARMS President

10.00am

A/Prof Denise Dillon 

Associate Dean of Research Education, James Cook University Singapore

10.20am

Dr Julian Tang

Managing Director & Editor-in-Chief, Ernest & Kin

10.40amBreak
10.50am

Mr George Loh

Associate Vice President (Strategic Partnerships), National University of Singapore

11.10am

Prof Lim Kah Leong

Associate Vice President (Biomed & Life Sciences), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

11.30am

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Prof Michael Khor

Co-Convenor, ARMS-SG Chapter

12.00pmClosing Remarks
12.05pmLunch Reception

Speakers:

 

 

 

 

Dr Tania Bezzobs

ARMS President, Director, Research Office, University of Technology Sydney

 
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Dr. Tania Bezzobs is the current President of the Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS). She is an experienced research management executive with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education/ research/ government sectors. Skilled in Collaborative Practice, Business Planning and Development, Management, Government, Regulatory & Compliance, Financial Management, Policy Development, Strategy Planning and Implementation. Dr. Bezzobs is also Director, Research Office at the University of Technology Sydney.

 

 

 

A/Prof Denise Dillon

Associate Dean Research Education, James Cook University Singapore

 
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Dr Denise Dillon is Associate Dean Research Education and Chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at the Singapore campus of James Cook University (JCU).  After serving as Head of Academic Group for psychology, arts and education for almost 10 years she now facilitates and promotes the strategic direction of research within JCU Singapore, improvements in the quality and impact of that research, and the growth of local, national and international research collaborations.

Dr Dillon has extensive supervisory experience in fourth-year and graduate research, having supervised more than 100 fourth-year students and more than a dozen graduate-level students to completion. Graduate students include those in the Master and Doctor of Clinical Psychology courses, and PhD.

She is a full member of the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) and a member of the International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP), Division 4: Environmental Psychology. She is an ARMS Accredited Research Manager (Foundation) and a certified Forest Therapy Guide (ANFT no. 1818009).

Research Interests:

Her primary focus is on biophilia pertaining to both natural and built environments.

 

 

 

Dr Julian Tang

Managing Director & Editor-in-Chief, Ernest & Kin

 
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Dr Julian Tang is Managing Director & Editor-in-Chief of Ernest and Kin Media. He has previously served as Editorial Director and Head of Research Communications at established universities, healthcare institutions, and media agencies.

Throughout his career, Julian has collaborated with senior management in creating grant proposals, white papers, and content for various media platforms. His work aimed to promote scientific and medical findings to policymakers, board members, potential donors, media outlets, industry partners and the public.

Furthermore, Julian's expertise extends to his previous roles as a scientific writer and editor at Springer Nature, as well as his consultancy work with multinational corporations, national hospitals, and research institutes. In these capacities, he provided valuable guidance to clinicians and researchers on grant application and publishing strategies.

Julian holds a PhD in Medicine and Health Sciences from the University of Melbourne, Australia.

 

 

 

Mr George Loh

Associate Vice President (Strategic Partnership), National University of Singapore

 
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Mr George Loh is the Associate Vice President (Strategic Partnership) and helms the newly established Strategic Partnership Office (SPO) under the Office of the President since Jan 2024.

The SPO provides governance to forge and cultivate relationships with the University’s internal and external stakeholders, ensuring close alignment with the University’s long-term strategic objectives. George leads the development of governance structures to support strategic programmes and partnerships, and identify new opportunities in strengthening NUS’ brand presence and expanding our global footprint. George also oversees the NUSRI China Programme Office and maintain his dual responsibilities in the Office of Deputy President (Research & Technology) in developing strategic initiatives and building industry engagement and partnerships.

With an extensive career spanning over 30 years in Singapore’s public sector, George has held key appointments in the Defence Science & Technology Agency, Ministry of Defence, and National Research Foundation in the Prime Minister’s Office.  He has a wealth of experience in fostering global partnerships, having led defence technology collaborations and established research and development programmes with various countries and institutions.

 

 

 

Prof Lim Kah Leong

Associate Vice President (Biomed & Life Sciences), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

 
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Professor Lim Kah Leong is Associate Vice President of Research (Biomedical and Life Sciences) at the NTU President's office. He is also a President’s Chair in Translational Neuroscience. Professor Lim works closely with the Vice President of Research and Senior Vice President (Health and Life Sciences) to advance institutional initiatives for research excellence in Biomedical and Life Sciences. He was Vice Dean for Research at LKCMedicine from 2019-2023.

Professor Lim obtained his Ph.D. from the Singapore Institute of Molecular & Cell Biology in 1999. Thereafter, he did his postdoctoral training firstly at the Department of Pathology in Harvard Medical School (2000-2001), and subsequently at the Department of Neurology in Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2001-2002) where he worked on the topic of Parkinson’s disease with Professor Ted Dawson.

Prior to joining LKCMedicine, Professor Lim was Head of the Department of Physiology at the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Deputy Research Director at the National Neuroscience Institute. Professor Lim has received numerous awards including the prestigious (Singapore) President’s Science Award (Team) and the Singapore Neuroscience Association Distinguished Neuroscientist Award.


If you have any questions, please contact the ARMS Executive Office ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au or +61 8 8201 5592.

ARMS CANCELLATION POLICY

Should your circumstances change, and you are unable to attend this workshop, you must contact ARMSAdmin@researchmanagement.org.au by no later than 10 working days prior to the commencement of the scheduled event. This is to allow the catering numbers to be changed to reduce food wastage.

ARMS reserve the right to cancel, postpone or re-schedule courses and events due to minimum numbers not being reached or for other unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of a cancellation, ARMS will aim to advise all participants in writing five (5) days prior to the scheduled event and will refund the full registration fee including administrative charges within 30 days after notification.


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