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Register now to attend the Network's first annual symposium
The Symposium is an annual gathering of graduate researchers and supervisors engaged with the Melbourne CNRS Network. The event will provide a forum for both parties to exchange experiences and ideas in their individual research areas. The program includes round table discussions, workshops and networking activities. Guests are welcome.
All times are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
An introduction to the event will be presented by:
The roundtable discussion will focus on the joint PhD experience, the benefits, challenges and the impact on the research experience.
Moderator: Prof Sandra Kentish [Academic Lead – RWTH Aachen-Melbourne joint PhD program]
A brief 10-minute intermission.
This is an opportunity for ongoing MCN joint PhD candidates, Australian and French project supervisors and external guests to network and to socialise.
More than ever, it is vital today’s scientists share the outcomes and relevance of their work with non-scientists. This workshop will focus on the key ways scientists can get their message out to non-scientists: writing for the public in particular the style of writing that is most effective for communicating about science with non-scientific audiences.
All times are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
A short overview of the activities and outcomes on the previous day and an introduction to the program for day 2, presented by Frederic Hollande (MCN Academic Lead).
Examples of success stories of joint research collaboration between France and Australia hosted by:
Chair: Jean-Paul Toutain (Director, CNRS Oceania office)
Speakers:
Chair: Kathryn Russell
Speakers:
The Melbourne CNRS Network (MCN) is a partnership between the University of Melbourne and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), France. It consists of researchers and joint PhD candidates from the University of Melbourne, the CNRS, and several French university partners.
At the heart of MCN sits a collective of collaborative researchers who share knowledge and resources to deliver high-quality research outcomes.
The Network provides internal mentorship, inclusive peer support, as well as professional development and international networking opportunities for its members.
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