Events

Upcoming Events

World-first global summit to End Diabetes Stigma announced

The Institute’s Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes (ACBRD) is proud to announce the inaugural Global Summit to End Diabetes Stigma, a world-first event that will bring together advocates and global leaders, united in bringing an end to diabetes stigma and discrimination.

Funded by Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organisation, the Global Summit will take place in India (venue and date to be announced).

Deakin Researcher Development Academy Workshops and Webinars

The Researcher Development Academy (RDA) have curated several workshops and webinars that run across the campus network. They are available to all graduate researchers, graduate research supervisors and EMCRs. Here are a selection of the many opportunities available:

10:30am Tuesday 8 April, Generating Your Impact Narrative, On campus Waurn Ponds, DD2.204
1:00pm Tuesday 8 April, Researchers and Social Media 1: Getting Started
10:00am Monday 14 April, Basics of Visual Communication
1:00pm Wednesday 7 May, Researchers and Social Media 2: Who Are You Online?
1:00pm Tuesday 20 May, Researchers and Social Media 3: Building Profile

Find out more https://deakin365.sharepoint.com/sites/ResearchandInnovation/SitePages/Workshops-and-webinar-programs.aspx

National Health and Medical Research Strategy Chair Webinar 2, 2.00pm Mon 7 April 2025 AEST

On 2 May 2024, the Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP, announced the development of a National Health and Medical Research Strategy (National Strategy). The purpose of the National Strategy is to deliver a plan to strengthen and leverage Australia’s world-leading research capability, delivering better health outcomes from a productive and efficient research ecosystem. It will articulate to the strategic plans and decision making across stakeholder groups as well as consider Australia’s global context, including areas of national strength and capability gaps.

In this webinar, the Chair of the National Strategy, will provide an overview of the:

National Health and Medical Research Workforce Audit findings
Community focus group project findings
National Health and Medical Research Funding Landscape Review findings
Ways in which the health and medical research sector can be involved in future consultation activities on the National Strategy.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions following the presentation.

Webinar details

Date: Monday 7 April 2025
Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm (AEST)

Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ce0a16d8-782f-41e5-90bf-36bd5f795ed5@34a3929c-73cf-4954-abfe-147dc3517892

Your engagement in this process would be greatly valued and we would appreciate your confirmation of attendance by registering for the webinar by no later than Friday 4 April 2025. Please complete your registration using the link provided. Should you require any further assistance regarding this webinar, please email HMRStrategy@health.gov.au

The Future of Food Policy in an Uncertain World Hybrid Symposium, 10.30am Wed 16 April 2025

This free hybrid symposium brings together global and national experts to examine how political and economic uncertainty is shaping the future of food policy. How we respond to global uncertainty will determine whether we can build resilient, equitable, and sustainable food systems in the years ahead. Key speakers include Francesco Branca, Jane Martin, Dheepa Jeyapalan and Professor Anna Peeters.

Time: 10:30am – 1pm AEST (in-person) | 10:30am – 12pm (online) (Note: lunch will be provided for in-person attendees from 12-1pm)
Location: Deakin Downtown, Melbourne & online

Media advice panel – Using news media to your advantage, 11am Wed 16 April 2025

This online media training panel hosted by Deakin’s Media team will focus on providing real-world advice ‘straight from the horse’s mouth’ of academic staff at Deakin already experienced at engaging with the media.

Topics covered will include how our experts prepare for interviews, how they develop their key messages, why they choose to engage with the media, how they handle tricky questions from journalists, advice for dealing with nerves and much more.

A Deakin media team member will be on the panel to provide insight on how newsrooms operate and tips for what to do when contacted by a journalist, and there will be time for an audience Q&A at the end. This session suits early career researchers and other academic staff inexperienced with dealing with the media but wanting to know more about how to leverage the media to their advantage.

Trek Program applications close on 24 April 2025

Fully funded by Deakin’s REACH, the Trek Program is an intensive, hands-on journey for researchers who want to build impact at the core of their research ambitions. With a structured methodology and personalised coaching, you’ll develop the tools, skills, and confidence to translate your research into solutions that matter to people, industries, and communities. Designed for researchers already making waves, the Trek Program is by invitation only—a clear investment in your development and potential to create transformative change.

Who is the Trek Program for?

The Trek Program is for researchers moving beyond curiosity-driven exploration into impact-driven action. Whether you are an early or mid-career researcher or a seasoned expert looking to refine your approach, the Trek Program helps you:

Validate your research’s impact potential through industry partnership engagement.
Build meaningful relationships with industry, community, or government partners who share your vision.
Gain clarity and confidence in taking your research to the next level.

What are the Deakin REACH May 2025 Trek Program session dates and time?

Session 1: May 8, 9:30 AM – 12 PM (online)
Session 2: May 22, 9:30 AM – 12 PM (online)
Session 3: June 5, 9:30 AM – 12 PM (online)
Session 4: June 19, 9:30 AM – 12 PM (online)

Learnings showcase: Jul 3, 1:00 – 3:30 PM (in person at Burwood Corporate Centre)

How to join the Trek Program?

Ready to accept your invitation? Click here to complete your registration. For more information about the program, please visit the Trek Program website.

If you’re interested in Trek Program but need more details, please contact research-education-development@deakin.edu.au for additional information, or email hello@cruxesinnovation.com to connect with Cruxes Innovation, the program designers and facilitators.

The Conversation editor talk, 12 midday Thursday 1 May 2025

If you are an academic staff member or PhD student keen to learn more about writing for The Conversation, we have TC executive editor Liz Minchin joining us on 1 May for one of our hugely popular editor talks.

Registration link: Thursday 1 May, noon -1pm.

In this one-hour Zoom session, Liz will cover:

the benefits of writing for The Conversation
what sort of ideas the editors are seeking
how to pitch an idea
how editors decide what pitches to accept
what happens if you get accepted/rejected
how to write for The Conversation’s non-academic readership

The Conversation also hosts regular Pitching and Writing Masterclasses. Visit The Conversation website to find out more information about these classes, the cost and how to register.

If you have a question about these sessions or would like some further advice about engaging with The Conversation, please email the Deakin media team.

Save the date! IHT All Members Day, Wed 30 July 2025, Deakin Downtown

We look forward to seeing you at our next All Members Day on Wednesday 30 July 2025 at Deakin Downtown. More details will be released closer to the date.

2025 Value-Based Health Care Congress, 1-2 May 2025, Zinc Fed Square, Melbourne. Early bird tickets now on sale.

The Value-Based Health Care (VBHC) Congress places a spotlight on the transformation needed to improve the outcomes of Australians and the sustainability of our health system. Both in Australia and internationally, health services and systems are exploring opportunities to move from a focus on the volume of services delivered, to the outcomes achieved, through a range of transformative programs and policies.

Driving value requires collaboration and recognition of context. The Congress provides an opportunity to look beyond the entrenched silos of our health system to understand, connect, share and collaborate in pursuit of the shared goal of improved outcomes for Australians.

Early bird registrations are now open, and AHHA Members receive an exclusive discount. Places are limited, so we encourage you to take advantage of these savings while they are available. Please note the Institute is an AHHA member.

Go back to the April 2025 Newsletter

Written by Michelle Jeavons

4 April, 2025