Research Impact SIG Networking Session - Thursday 28 Aug 2025

The ARMS Research Impact Special Interest Group (RI-SIG) hosts monthly networking sessions on the last Thursday of each month from 1–2 PM AEDT/AEST.

These sessions provide an opportunity to discuss current research impact challenges and opportunities. We offer a mix of guest speaker presentations and open, informal discussions on various topics, fostering connections and idea-sharing within our community.

In this session, we are delighted to welcome special guest speakers:

• Brittany Bennenbroek, Research Impact Adviser, University of Auckland
• Dr Cherie Lacey, Research Impact Manager, University of Auckland
   

Brittany and Cherie will share reflections from their February 2025 Study Tour to universities along the Australian east coast, where they socialised their draft Research Impact strategic plan. In this session, we’ll hear about the discussions, reflections, and feedback they received from the community.

Framing questions from the conversations were:

• How can research impact respond to increasing calls for diversification and inclusion?
• How can research impact help build the social license of our institutions, especially as distrust in research/science grows?
• How should we navigate calls to ‘quantify impact’?

Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting your journey, this session offers a valuable opportunity to engage with the latest ideas and perspectives in the region.

Date: Thursday, 28 Aug 2025

Time: 1PM - 2PM AEST (Check your time zone here)

Type of Event: Online meeting via Zoom

Zoom link and Meeting ID: To be provided in confirmation email.

Help: Click here to learn how to join a Zoom meeting and click here to learn about participant controls. If you need assistance with accessing Zoom at your office, please contact your organisation’s IT Support. We strongly recommend you test your ability to connect to Zoom prior to the session.

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

Please note that this session may be recorded and made availble to members of the SIG.