Huge thanks to Michael Evans and Dr. Christy Grobbler for leading such an insightful workshop on navigating Intellectual Property (IP) & Career Development for ECRs held at QUT on the 24th of March 2025. Mr. Evans and Dr. Grobbler are both experts at QUT’s Office of Industry Engagement, with extensive experience in IP, research commercialisation and industry partnerships that support research and training initiatives.

The workshop was aimed at HDR students and ECRS with practical insights into balancing academic publications with IP protection. The workshop focused on understanding the commercialisation and patenting process and exploring career pathways in academia and industry. Here at the centre, it’s crucial to engage with workshops like these to support our researchers and PhD students in advancing their career development. We had 8 HDRs who attended in person with an additional five joining online.  

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