Early Career Development Workshop Co-Chairs
Prof. Rajeev Sharma, Deakin University, VIC, AU
Dr. Vivian Ma, Deakin University, VIC, AU
Prof. Felix Tan, Auckland University of Technology, NZ
The Early Career Development Workshop is a half day workshop specifically designed for Early Career (EC) academics – those who are within three years of their PhD completion. It will provide an invaluable opportunity to navigate some of the complexities of a successful career in academia. During the half day workshop, participants will hear from a keynote speaker (title and abstract below); a mentor panel on Managing the Early Years and small group sessions facilitated by each mentor on Academic Promotion. Mentors at this workshop will share their career experiences with EC academics, providing perspectives on balancing research, teaching and family as well as building a strong academic profile and portfolio which will help participants make informed choices and ultimately achieve success. The workshop will also permit networking, allowing participants to connect with mentors and peers, fostering relationships that can provide long-term guidance, support, and collaboration throughout their academic journey.
Date: 1 Dec 2026
Time: 1:00-5:00 pm
Venue: TBA
Keynote Speaker
Associate Professor Flavio Macau, Edith Cowan University
Title: Research Impact: Establishing Your Reputation Through the Media
Abstract
Through extensive experience engaging with radio, television, newspapers, and other media outlets, Professor Flavio will share insights he has gained which could be valuable for early-career academics looking to enhance the reach and impact of their research.
Bio:
Associate Professor Flavio Macau is the Associate Dean Business Systems and Operations at the School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University. His interest and expertise are in supply chain management and global logistics. Flavio has a strong media presence on TV (ABC News, TRT World Now), radio (The Money, BBC), newspapers (The Guardian, The Washington Post), magazines (The Choice, MHD Logistics), and news publishers (The Conversation), having reached a combined audience of over 3.5 billion people in more than 60 countries discussing global logistics and supply chain management.
Upon successfully completing the requirements of the course (attending, contributing and discussing your review) you will be provided with an AAIS Certificate of Completion for this workshop.
Participant Registration Required before 15 November 2026.
For more information about the workshop and registration, please contact the Workshop Co-chairs, Rajeev Sharma r.sharma@deakin.edu.au, Vivian Ma hanzhuo.ma@unimelb.edu.au, and Felix Tan felix.tan@aut.ac.nz