PD Sessions @ Zoom are scheduled between 12 pm and 1 pm (AEDT October - March)
(AEST April - September) unless noted.
The ARMS PD Sessions @ Zoom series is designed to support the career progression of our members through focused, practical webinars.
All ARMS members are encouraged to attend, with sessions free of charge for members and available to non‑members for a small fee of AUD$60 per session.
Session details, including registration and Zoom access, will be published below and listed on the ARMS events page at least two weeks prior to each session.
We encourage you to join us for these valuable professional development opportunities.
For enquiries, please contact the ARMS Executive Office at: ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au
We are pleased to announce our confirmed webinars below.
Please check this page regularly, as we confirm more sessions throughout the year.
Transforming Industry HDR Engagement in Australia: Insights from the Australian HDR Industry Engagement Community of Practice
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00PM AEST (Check your timezone here)
Presenter(s): Simon Kaulcy - UNSW & Jason Ford - Macquarie University
In this session, we will:
Explore the changing landscape of industry engaged Higher Degree Research management through the experience of the Australian HDR Industry Engagement Community of Practice
Review findings from the 2025 survey of members and place in context of more recent developments including the Australian Council of Graduate Research Industry HDR survey and
Examine and discuss current and emerging issues in the management of Industry HDR in Australia
Co-Piloting Without Crashing: More Research Management Hints and Tips (and Fun!)
Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00PM AEST (Check your timezone here)
Presenter(s): Shannon Fraser - University of Canterbury
AI can be a handy tool in what we do - great for speeding up brainstorming, drafting, and polishing. In this session, Shannon will walk through practical AI uses in research management and ways that teams can build a healthy AI culture, with plenty of live examples. You’ll leave with ideas you can immediately start using, feeling less panicked about the future and more empowered to make AI your assistant (not your replacement!).
Registrations Open Soon ...
How to Start - Succession Planning and Building Knowledge Integration
Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00PM AEST (Check your timezone here)
Presenter(s): Danielle O'Brien - Edith Cowan University
Many institutions lack formal succession plans and often reactively address employee departures due to daily operational demands. This presentation will offer practical strategies and simple ideas that you can implement for effective succession planning and strategic knowledge integration, aimed at fostering a resilient and forward-thinking research management team.
Registrations Open Soon ...
