Research Impact SIG Networking Session - Thursday 02 April 2026

Amidst the ongoing research funding crisis, how can research organisations showcase their impact - and re-ignite support for their research?

Join Kylie Ahern, CEO of STEM Matters and research impact expert, as she looks at how the best of the best are approaching research impact in this new era. In this webinar, Kylie will review Harvard University's website, using it as a jumping off point to share how a dedicated, strategic approach to communicating research impact can transform your profile, influence, revenue and funding.

This webinar will provide practical tips and insights to help leadership develop a transformative research impact communications strategy that connects them with key audiences including government, industry and philanthropy. You won't want to miss it.

Speaker

Kylie Ahern, CEO, STEM Matters

As CEO of STEM Matters, Kylie Ahern is taking an innovative and strategic approach to help STEM organisations effectively relate their work and impact to funders, government, philanthropists and the public.

Recognised internationally for her leadership, Kylie is a science publisher and strategic consultant with decades of experience helping research, science and technology organisations demonstrate their unique value and unlock millions of dollars in research funding. 

Prior to founding STEM Matters, a top research engagement consultancy, she was co-founder of COSMOS Magazine and a former executive at Nature.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday, 02 April 2026

Time: 12PM - 1PM AEDT (Sydney time) - Check your time zone here

Type of Event: Online Zoom meeting

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

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QUESTIONS

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

Please note: This session may be recorded and shared with SIG members.