Events

Securing Australian Content in the Streaming Era Summit

ACMI - Cinema Federation Square, Melbourne

Three days of events across RMIT and ACMI focused on Securing Australian Content in the Streaming Era (11th-13th September) It has been nearly ten years since streaming arrived in Australia, with Stan and Netflix launching on our shores in early 2015. The Streaming Industries and Genres Network (SIGN) based at RMIT University is running three days of events to reflect on how a decade of streaming in Australia has changed the local screen entertainment landscape. Alongside research experts, come hear from screen industry leaders, policymakers, creators, and cultural commentators as we think through strategies for the next decade of streaming in Australia. Wednesday 11 September (9am-5pm): RMIT University, FREE, register above via Humanitix  A series of panels will consider the current state and future of streaming video research methods, streaming diversity, and how to understand streaming audiences. Thursday 12 September (9am-5pm + screening): ACMI, $41-48, register here: Australian Content in the Streaming Era Symposium | ACMI: Your museum of screen culture Organised around key screen genres (drama, comedy, reality TV, sport, kids/youth media, and film), this ACMI partnered event features roundtable discussion panels, talks and a screening designed to catalyse conversation. We will look forward as well as back to consider how we can […]

Pursuing PhD studies to advance social change in industry

Virtual

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