Rob Stuert
Research Facility Manager
Curtin University
Conference Day Two: Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Wednesday, April 10th, 2019
9:20 AM Conference Opening
Main chairperson:
3:40 PM Creating Support Environments with Collaboration Zones to Attract, Motivate and Retain Researchers
Contemporary facilities are trending toward open-space plans to cultivate a collaborative culture and encourage a cohesive research community. However, the transition for researchers to move from non-shared facilities into a new integrated learning space can prove challenging. This session will focus on programs and activities set to encourage a collaborative culture where researchers are motivated to thrive in their area of expertise.
- Addressing cultural changes with innovative features where scientist converge and thrive.
- Adding collaboration zones to encourage trans-disciplinary discussions which could spark new discoveries and exchange of ideas
- Doing more with less –philanthropic activities to increase researcher productivity without depending on the facility’s budget