Module 6.1: Working with Industry - 14 July 2026

All times are listed in AEST (April to September) or AEDT (October to March)

With the current push from governments to encourage collaboration between publicly funded research agencies and industry,

This module covers:

• The different research drivers for industry and public research organisations;
• The institutional strategies and parameters that build a culture of collaboration;
• Common barriers to partnering with industry;
• Formalising relationships and contracting, including managing the relationship and ensuring that it finishes well; and
• Practical approaches to partnering, including finding industry partners, ensuring alignment and “top tips” for partnering.

Throughout the module there is an emphasis on the role that the Research Office can play in ensuring industry collaborations are effective and beneficial to all parties. 

Key learning outcomes

After successfully completing this module, participants will be able to:

• Understand the imperatives and benefits of industry-research engagement from the perspectives of research organisations and that of industry partners;
• Understand how the policies, priorities and performance measures of research organisations can act as barriers to industry-research engagement;
• Recognise that aligning vision, culture and capability with industry partners are key success factors;
• Understand that transactional barriers can also impede collaboration;
• Understand that the small firms (SMEs) differ from larger organisations in terms of their drivers and ability to be able to engage with research organisations;
• Support researchers with practical tips in finding industry partners;
• Understand what obligations of confidentiality mean and when Non-Disclosure Agreements should be used; and
• Understand the different types of projects available for industry-research engagement and that small projects can lead to a pipeline of further opportunities.

Who should attend:

This module is suitable for:

• Those new to the research management profession;
• Research management professionalswho have specialised in a particular area and wish to broaden their knowledge; 
• Experienced research management professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge in a specific topic area; and
• Those who are involved with end-user interaction, either in business development roles or post-award roles

Research management professionals from all organisations and institutions will benefit from this module including those from:

• Research agencies and institutes
• Medical research institutes
• Research and development corporations
• Research centres
• Government departments
• Funding bodies
• Industrial research and development teams
• Service providers
• Commercialisation bodies
• Consultancies

Accreditation Pathway

• This module forms part of the ARMS Professional Development Framework under “Engagement and Impact”.
• The module may be completed as a standalone professional development activity, or as part of a broader accreditation pathway.
• Participants from all regions may enrol. 

Presenter(s)

Jeff Kasparian
Director, KasComm Pty Ltd

Format

Online workshop (Zoom)

Cost

• ARMS Member: $420 AUD (GST inclusive) - Member discount applied automatically in the shopping cart.
• Non-Member: $520 AUD (GST inclusive)

Registration

• Members: Please log in to your ARMS account and continue your registration below.
• Non-Members: Please create or sign into your free website user account to continue your registration.

Event Communications and Pre-Reading

• A registration confirmation email will be issued upon successful registration. Please note that pending payments may delay confirmation. If you require assistance, contact the ARMS Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator.
• Access to the Body of Knowledge (pre-reading), any additional study material, and the Zoom access link will be distributed approximately ten (10) days prior to the workshop.

Cancellation Policy

Should your circumstances change, and you are unable to attend this workshop, you must contact the ARMSAccreditation@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.

UsingZoom

• We strongly recommend testing your Zoom access prior to the session.
• How to join a Zoom meeting
• Zoom participant controls
• For technical support, please contact your organisation’s IT team.

Enquiries

For further information, please contact the Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator:

• Email: ARMSAccreditation@researchmanagement.org.au
• Phone +61 8 8201 5592