Research Administrators Network

Grants Management Office

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The Research Administrators Network has been formed by the Grants Management Office to strengthen the administrative base for external research grants management across the University.

Terms of Reference

  1. To strengthen the working relationships between grants management staff and School and Faculty research administrators
  2. To assist people working within Schools and Faculties in supporting research at UNSW by:
  • Keeping them apprised of upcoming research-related activities, such as grant application rounds and post-award reporting deadlines
  • Ensuring everyone has access to information and advice on these activities
  • Providing opportunities for learning and development in research management
  • Responding to any questions and concerns as they arise.

 Membership 

The Network is open to all UNSW staff who play a role in assisting researchers in applying for and managing external research projects.

To join please complete the online registration form.

2012 Meeting Schedule

Meetings will usually be held on the third Wednesday of every second month, commencing February 2012. All meetings are from 3:00pm to 4:00pm followed by networking drinks. Venue TBA.

Wednesday 2 May 2012, Tyree Room in the John Niland Scientia Building at 3.15pm

Wednesday 20 June 2012, Venue TBA at 3pm

Wednesday 15 August 2012, Venue TBA at 3pm

Wednesday 17 October 2012, Venue TBA at 3pm

Past Meetings 2012

Wednesday 15 February 2012, Rupert Myers Theatre at 3pm

Member Resources

Members Recommend

Description  URL/Contact
ARMS UNSW Corporate Membership - free to UNSW research administrators http://researchmanagement.org.au/join-us.html
IT Software Training Courses http://www.lynda.com/
NCURA Youtube Tuesday (weekly short training/information videos for research administrators)

*NCURA - National Council of University Research Administrators (USA)

 http://www.youtube.com/user/ncura1959

 

Can you help?

Need Description Contact
MS Project Support General guidance re. how MS Project is used to manage and monitor research projects. e [dot] brennan [at] unsw [dot] edu [dot] au

 

Professional Development Events

ARMS Seminar "Communication with research stakeholders: strategies for research managers"

Research managers play pivotal roles in communicating about research, across a broad range of stakeholders. A panel of distinguished speakers will look at how we as research managers can ensure clear, effective communication that engages and influences our diverse stakeholders. Please see attached flyer for more information.

Date/Time: Thursday 3 May, 3pm - 7pm

Venue: Wattle Room, UTS Function Centre

Fee: $20

Event information and registration: http://researchmanagement.org.au/cgi-bin/allegro.pl?events.nsw

2011 Meetings and Resources

Workshops

Finance for Research Administrators

 Meetings

Wednesday 19 October, Old Main Building Lecture Theatre 112 at 3pm

Agenda

Wednesday 17 August, Old Main Building Lecture Theatre G31 at 3pm
Wednesday 15 June
Wednesday 25 May 2011
 Wednesday 20 April 2011: meeting postponed due to closing date of ARC Future Fellowships
Wednesday 16 February 2011