Research Pathways Conference

The University of New England hosts the Research Pathways Conference on an annual basis, where students and early career researchers have the opportunity to present their research. This conference not only highlights the existing knowledge within the UNE community but also facilitates connections among researchers. By showcasing the work of our researchers, this event serves as a platform to demonstrate their innovation and resilience in an accessible manner.

This event aims to be inclusive and accessible to more researchers at UNE, not only HDR students, but Honours, Coursework Masters and Early Career Researchers as well.

This year the Research Pathways Conference will be held on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 October at the UNE Business School and the theme is:

Building Resilient Communities

Contact us via email if you have an questions, rpc@une.edu.au.

Call for Abstracts and Posters

We invite all HDRs, Coursework Masters, Bachelor Honors and Early Career Researchers to submit an Abstract or register to submit a Poster.

Please complete the RPC Abstract and Poster Submission Guidelines (below) and submit to rpc@une.edu.au by Wednesday 7 August.

Submission Guidelines

Artwork Competition

Do you want your artwork to be the centerpiece of the Research Pathways Conference? Your artwork could be prominently displayed on our website, postcards, abstract booklet, and other promotional materials.

The Research Pathways Conference committee are requesting artistic submissions from UNE research students or staff which will be used by the University of New England for marketing, web and media for the 2024 Research Pathways Conference.

Submissions can include various artistic medium such as painting, drawing, digital art or photography (strictly no AI generated images), and the artwork should relate to the Conference theme.

Research Pathways Conference Committee members will judge the entrees by voting for their favourite. The Committee is made up of staff and students from across the University of New England.

Submissions must be emailed to the Research Pathways Conference Committee via rpc@une.edu.au by Sunday, 23 June 2024. Submissions entered after the closing date will not be considered.

Not only will the winner get to see their art submission used across the university for promoting the Conference, but they will also receive a $250 cash prize!

You can download the Artist Brief and Expression of Interest Form for more information.

The winner of the 2023 RPC Artwork Competition is “Robo Bee” by Cassandra Brooker.

Cassandra is currently doing a PhD by Creative Practice in Peace Studies, her title is “Deploying Information Warfare Tactics in Support of Environmental Peace: How Art as Activism Can Influence Conservation Action”.

Story of Entry: A robotic bee with the Doomsday Clock on its back and nuclear powered brain is juxtaposed against a bunch of seemingly beautiful blooms - but which are actually introduced exotic species not native to Australia. In light of recent pollinator deaths and invasive species thriving in damaged ecosystems, does our future resilience and sustainability require innovation in providing technological solutions, such as robotic pollinators? The background music and textural imperfect artwork itself speaks to the contribution that creativity provides to critical thinking and innovation.

Conference Presentation Training

Conference Presentations training will be available soon.

This is a great way to learn skills on how to prepare for the upcoming Research Pathways Conference, or any other presentation you might be doing in the future.

Dr Michelle Jamieson was the facilitator. Michelle has created The Mindful Researcher program, which is an evidence-based academic skills and wellness suite of training. You can read more about Michelle's experience and qualifications here.

Writing a Conference Paper Abstract

Crafting an Engaging Presentation Narrative and PowerPoint Slides

Writing an Academic Biography

Mindful Presenting 1: Managing Nerves During Conference Presentations

Mindful Presenting 2: Responding to Questions and Feedback

Facilitated presentation practice session

This was a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) funded workshop.

The New England Award

The New England Award (NEA) program is designed to encourage, recognise and reward students’ personal and professional development through participation in extra-curricular activity. It is open to all UNE students and is targeted at ‘whole person’ development. A collaborative framework incorporating internal and external partners provides development opportunities to UNE students, unifying otherwise unrelated activities under one ‘umbrella’. The NEA provides students with a structure within which to plan and reflect upon their learning and development. The NEA contributes significantly to student development and personal growth and provides learning experiences which have a positive impact on student engagement.

If you wish to apply for this award, please complete the New England Award section in the Abstract and Biography Submission Form.

Enquiries: rpc@une.edu.au |  Contact details for the Graduate Research School.

Conference Prizes

PowerPoint Presentations - The Research Pathways Conference will announce the prizes at a later date.

Poster Presentations - The prize amounts for the Poster Presentations will be announced at a later date.

This Conference is partially funded by the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)