Events Committee

This subcommittee will be responsible for setting up processes for soliciting ideas and event applications, reviewing applications, recommending appropriate Network events including conferences, workshops, industry days, sponsored colloquia etc.

Dr Jiang Feng Nie from Monash University has been endorsed by the Executive Committee as Chair.

The following Network participants have been endorsed by the Executive Committee to the Events Committee:

  • Dr Jian Feng Nie, Monash University
  • Associate Professor Mark Hoffman, UNSW
  • Dr Jin Zou, University of Queensland
  • Dr Jody Bradby, ANU

The responsibilities for the Events SubCommittee in the application process and funding recommendations is as follows:

1. Major/annual events

  • The Committee liaises with the Executive to decide on annual events and funding priorities for it.

2. Specialist research workshops (x 4)

  • The Committee receives proposals and assesses the proposal based on guidelines and, if necessary, the Committee liaises with proposers to improve proposal.
  • The Committee recommends to the Executive Committee workshops to be funded and the level of funding.
  • The Executive Committee signs off.

3. Funding Support for Students and ECRs to Attend Already Established Conferences and Workshops

  • The Committee receives proposals and assesses the proposal based on guidelines and, if necessary, the Committee liaises with proposers to improve proposal.
  • The Committee recommends to the Executive Committee specific conferences/workshops to support ECRs and Students and the level of funding.
  • The Executive Committee signs off.