About
Our Associate Dean Research (ADR) Community of Practice provides an opportunity for members across Australia and Aotearoa to meet regularly, discuss spotlighted topics, share insights and resources.
The Community of Practice started in 2025. The group focuses on sharing pragmatic approaches to challenges and opportunities. In 2025, each gathering was chaired by a different ADR who facilitated discussion followed by open questions from attending members.
In 2026, the group intends to become more collaborative and work together to tackle issues facing ADRs in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. The group meets regularly to discuss relevant topics. There is plenty of scope to respond to emerging issues.
Conveners
In 2026, we are pleased to have two ADR conveners who support the Community of Practice through setting topics and the structure of the network.
Upcoming Events
Solutions and Strategies Hub
Each session includes a summary of the pragmatic strategies and actions taken by Associate Deans of Research to address the spotlighted issues. This is a great resource for leaders in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and also a way to share insights with one another.
2026 Planning Session
- Exploring challenges associated with balancing research quantity and quality
- What issues are important for ADRs to explore in 2026
- Steps to ensure the ADR Community of Practice remains relevant
Solutions and Strategies
- What steps ADRs are taking to implement cross-disciplinary research initiatives.
- How our disciplines can ensure they have a say in research directions.
- Avenues to build relationships across disciplines.
Solutions & Strategies
- Explores ways to recognise and assess non-traditional research.
- Identifies areas where non-traditional research contributes to academia and communities.
- Highlights collaborative opportunities.
Solutions and Strategies
- Explores communication strategies to adapt within workplaces.
- Identifies key strategic approaches for navigating periods of change.
- Actions and processes to manage emotional, mental and wellbeing impacts.
Solutions and Strategies
- Explores key policy areas creating conditions for interdisciplinary research.
- Identifies opportunities for Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities research contributions.
- Initiatives to foster interdisciplinary research culture with Schools and Faculties.
Solutions and Strategies
- Alternative ways to measure safety and trust within institutions.
- Approaches to building leadership to improve culture, morale and wellbeing.
- Actions undertaken by ADRs to support cross-disciplinary connections.