Research Network Showcase

As part of AUT’s Research Week, Te Rau Auaha TTRN collaborated with two other research networks, Toi o Te Ora Health and Wellbeing, and Te Whare Tūroa Regenerative Environments to host a symposium focusing on the changing research and funding environment.

We were fortunate to have Sir Peter Gluckman, Sir Peter Hill and Professor David Cowan speak from their vast experience and share insights into how AUT researchers can best position themselves in a dynamic research funding environment.

This was followed by a panel session with Dr Conal Smith (Kōtātā Insight), Le-Shan Pomana-Wesley (Health Research Council), Chris Hill (AUT Ventures), Adjunct Professor Robyn Whittaker, facilitated by AUT Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research Mark Orams.

In the afternoon, Te Rau Auaha TTRN hosted a panel discussion which focused upon how we can support AUT researchers to navigate the new challenges and opportunities in the transformational technologies research space.

The day highlighted the importance of focusing on AUT’s strengths in research and the value of collaboration between the research networks in building a transdisciplinary culture.

^{AUT Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Research Mark Orams}

^{Guest Speaker Distinguished Professor Sir Peter Gluckman}

^{Research Networks Showcase Breakfast}

^{Te Rau Auaha TTRN discussion panel: From L-R, Dr Stacey Vallis, TTRN Co-Director Associate Professor Catherine Shi, Gary Putt (AUT Research Office), TTRN Director Professor Charles Walker, Dr Michael Fielding (AUT Ventures)}