Pursuing PhD studies to advance social change in industry

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Undertaking PhD studies can be a powerful catalyst for advancing social change within various industries. This event will bring together current and recently graduated PhD students to discuss the unique opportunities and challenges that come with leveraging advanced academic research to foster meaningful societal impact.

Speakers include:

  • Sasimali Attanagoda (Graduate School of Business and Law) – The potential challenges of hybrid work on employees
  • Dr Bronwyn Bruce (Economics, Finance and Marketing) – Younger women’s long-term financial wellbeing through social marketing interventions 
  • Parker Rettke (Management) – Inclusion & The Iron Cage: Unleashing the Potential of Workforce Diversity
  • Xuan Zheng (Graduate School of Business and Law) – Work Design For People With Disabilities.

Moderated by Associate Professor Lena Wang.

Hear from RMIT PhD students and graduates who have successfully implemented their research findings to drive social change in their industries.

Gain practical advice on selecting research topics, securing funding, and overcoming common obstacles in your PhD studies.

Explore the diverse career paths available to PhD graduates in both academia and industry, and learn how to position yourself for success.

Thursday 12 September
Time: 1-2pm
Online via Teams

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Date:
September 12
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEST
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https://events.humanitix.com/pursuing-phd-studies-to-advance-social-change-in-industry

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