Industry Engagement Panel Discussion with the SA Chief Scientist

Course description

Join the DVC(R), Chief Scientist, researchers and partners from industry for what is sure to be an insightful and engaging panel discussion about how to successfully engage with industry.

In this session, you will hear from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Rob Saint, as well as the Chief Scientist for South Australia, Professor Caroline McMillen, about the value and benefits of collaborating with industry partners.

Our panelists (Chief Scientist, researchers from Flinders and individuals from industry) will then discuss their own experiences in University–Industry collaborations, how to identify potential partners, and how to build and maintain productive relationships with partners.

We encourage the audience to come with questions for our panelists. 

Type of course

Q&A session

Who should attend

• Researchers of any career stage
• Researchers already engaging with industry
• Researchers who want to start engaging with industry

What you will learn

• The benefits and challenges of University–Industry collaborations
• How to identify potential partners
• Strategies for initiating and maintaining a productive partnership