ThinkBIG
Workshop 2022
Supporting researchers to think up big, innovative, and impactful research ideas
Workshop dates November 2022
Open to researchers in MDHS, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Engineering and IT
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Workshop 1:
16th
3:30-5:00pm
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Workshop 2:
23rd
3:30-5:00pm
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Workshop 3:
30th
3:30-5:00pm
followed by drinks/nibbles
Hybrid delivery
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On campus at the Ian Potter Auditorium (Kenneth Myer Building) and online via Zoom
About
Supporting researchers to think up big, innovative, and impactful research ideas
What is ThinkBIG ?
ThinkBIG aims is to bring together early-mid career researchers (EMCRs) from MDHS, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Engineering and IT at The University of Melbourne to ignite ideas and create innovative ways to develop big, bold research questions that have the potential for great impact. Although the series is aimed at, and organised by, EMCRs, anyone is welcome to attend!
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ThinkBIG involves three workshops across three weeks in November. In the first workshop, attendees will hear from guest speakers who will share their experiences, tips, and tricks in developing big innovative research ideas. The second workshop will focus on how to craft a concise, accessible, and engaging short research pitch. The final workshop will involve a pitch competition where EMCRs will pitch their own BIG idea to an expert panel.
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Anyone is welcome to attend (including PhD students and non-EMCRs) , but only EMCRs in MDHS, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Engineering and IT are able to enter the pitch competition.
Your chance to pitch your BIG innovative research idea and WIN!
Winners of the BIG pitch will share in a
$10,000 prize pool
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Workshops
Workshop
1
How to think BIG
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November 16th 3:30-5:00pm
Workshop
2
How to pitch your BIG idea
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November 23rd 3:30-5:00pm
Workshop
3
The BIG pitch
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November 30th 3:30-5:00pm, with drinks/nibbles to follow
The Venue
Ian Potter Auditorium, Kenneth Myer Building
The University of Melbourne
Parkville campus
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Attendance will also be possible via Zoom
For further information please email Dr Belinda Lawford (belinda.lawford@unimelb.edu.au)