The Associate Dean (Research) Communities of Practice provide opportunities for members across all institutions to gather together. The groups meet regularly to discuss spotlighted topics, share resources and guidance for addressing common challenges.
Gatherings are structured with 20 minutes discussion on a spotlighted topic by a Chair who is a member of the network. This is followed by 30 minutes of facilitated open discussion and questions by members.
Approaches to Interdisciplinary Research
Thursday 12 June
12pm-1pm (AEST)
This session covers pragmatic approaches to interdisciplinary research including how to accommodate the diversity of disciplinary offerings within schools. Upon discussion within the ADR network, this session will also be utilised to focus on questions of qualities of researchers and research culture moving forwards. This includes questions about what kinds of researchers are required with an eye towards succession planning and sustainability. Please come along to the session ready to participate!
This session will be chaired by Deakin Distinguished Professor, Andrea Witcomb. Andrea is the Associate Dean Research and Acting Dean for the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin University.
Professor Andrea Witcomb
Associate Dean Research and Acting Dean, Faculty of Arts and Education
Deakin University