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Research Commercialisation Workshops 2009
Discover how your inventions, ideas and expertise could achieve real impact on a global level through commercialisation.
Learn how the parallel pathways of Intellectual Property protection and dissemination can advance your profile and objectives in both research commercialisation and publishing at UoW.
Attending a UniQuest research commercialisation workshop will:
- Expand your knowledge and networks
- Challenge your thinking about commercialisation opportunities
- Develop your comprehension of IP management
- Connect with commercial research funding experts
- Enhance your understanding of commercialisation options – consulting, industry partnerships, licensing, start-up companies
- Consider new career opportunities
- Enrich the value of your university experience
UniQuest is one of Australia’s leading technology transfer organisations, collaborating with UOW to generate benefits for researchers, the university and the wider community. Drawing on the extensive expertise within its ranks and among its associates, UniQuest’s workshops offer an intensive grounding in the processes, practices, pitfalls and potential rewards of commercialising research across all academic disciplines.
Informative and insightful speakers’ presentations are complemented by creative group sessions, preparing teams to apply their new-found knowledge and pitch their innovative ideas to an experienced panel of commercialisation professionals.
Academic Researchers' Workshop: 2- 3 April 2009
All UoW academic staff active in research are invited to apply. Applications close on Friday 13 March 2009.
Higher Degree Research Students: 5 - 6 March
Includes a special session on career development.
All HDR students from all UoW faculties are welcome to apply. Applications close on Friday 13 February 2009.
Workshop details (for both workshops)
Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Queensland
Application/Registration: A limited number of fully and partially subsidised places are available (conditions apply - see UniQuest website for details). Applications will be treated as an Expression of Interest, with places offered within three weeks of the application. Apply online at www.uniquest.com.au/workshop
For more information visit http://www.uniquest.com.au/ or contact:
Dr Scott Needham x4470 scottn@uow.edu.au
Dr Gavin Dixon ext 5029 gavin@uow.edu.au
Dr Tony Enright ext: 4129
