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.

To register for the Wetlands Walk, please scroll down.

To register for the Art Walk , please click here.
 

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. 

Questions

Contact the ARMS Executive Office at:
ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au
+61 8 8201 5592

ARMS CANCELLATION POLICY

Should your circumstances change, and you are unable to attend this workshop, you must contact ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au by no later than 10 working days prior to the commencement of the scheduled event. ARMS will refund the full registration fee minus any administrative fees.

Should you cancel less than 10 working days prior to the commencement of this workshop, no refund will be payable but instead you may wish to send a proxy.

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.

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.