VIC Chapter Walk & Talk Series: Wetlands Walk – Deakin University, Waurn Ponds campus - 28 Oct

Walk & Talk Series: Connecting Research Managers Through Nature, Art & Conversation

Join us for a series of walking events designed to connect research managers across institutions, spark meaningful conversations, and explore the unique character of each campus. These walks are an opportunity to step away from the desk, engage with peers, and reflect on the broader context of our work in research management. These walks are open to all ARMS Victoria Chapter members – you don’t need to be at these institutions.

Each walk will feature a different theme; in 2025, we focus on Art and Wetlands at Deakin University providing a chance to explore how our environments influence research, collaboration, and wellbeing.

What should we bring? Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothes including a hat, sunscreen & water bottle. The terrain is generally easy to walk. 

Come along to share experiences, build connections, and enjoy a moment of reflection in nature. Light refreshments provided at the end of each walk.

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EVENT DETAILS: 

Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm AEDT

Location: Deakin University, Waurn Ponds campus

Terrain: This walk comprises a combination of flat, slightly inclined, sealed and unsealed paths.

Total walk time: 60-75 mins.

Walk Hosts:  Linden Raybould and Sheila Hamilton-Brown

Stroll through the Waurn Ponds campus wetlands and outdoor sculptures, reflecting on sustainability, environmental research, and the role of nature in wellbeing and innovation. This walk offers a chance to consider how research managers support interdisciplinary work and foster connections between art, science and community.

RSVP by COB Monday 13 October. 

If you have any questions, or need to cancel/change your registration, please contact the ARMS Executive Office ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au or +61 8 8201 5592.

This event is free for ARMS members. Please log into your member portal to receive the 100% ARMS member discount.

*Please note that upon registration your name and organisation will be provided to the chapter convenor(s) or event organiser, to record attendance and manage the event.

**Please note that this event may be photographed and posted to ARMS platforms, if you don’t want to be included in these photographs, please advise the event organiser at the event.