UP in ARMS EOY Edition - Issue 129 |
NEWSLETTER OF ARMS
December 2022 |
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Please click the image below to watch an end of year message from ARMS President, Dr Tania Bezzobs. |
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| UPDATES ON THE R&I SECTOR IN NEW ZEALAND OPEN RESEARCH POLICY Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is introducing an open access to research policy for all new MBIE-funded research as part of creating a future-focused research system. This will mean that researchers will need to make their peer-reviewed research publications available. By enabling more people access to research, we can increase its impact and the innovation potential of our public investment in research. Through this policy, researchers can choose how and where their research is published through an approved Open Access pathway. |
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MBIE are also issuing a strong recommendation to researchers to make their research data openly available with appropriate metadata, where not subject to indigenous data sovereignty considerations, bound by confidentiality, copyright or other contractual obligations. The policy will apply to new calls for proposals by MBIE from 1 January 2023.
You can read more here Open Research Policy |
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TE ARA PAERANGI – FUTURE PATHWAYS Over the past 18 months Aotearoa New Zealand have been reviewing our research, science, and innovation system. Looking at how it operates, how it serves the people who work within it, what it produces and how it functions to address our future needs.
Recently the Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall, Minister for Research, Science, and Innovation released Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways White Paper. The release of the White Paper follows on from feedback received through the Green Paper consultation. Fundamentally, Te Ara Paerangi is about designing a system that better supports our people to do what they do best. We are committed to working with all parts of the research, science, and innovation sector and in partnership with Māori and Pacific peoples as we bring these reforms to life.
Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways White Paper charts a course to respond to these needs. It sets out four key areas of reform: - To create new futures through focusing on the most important challenges and opportunities for our wellbeing.
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To embed Te Tiriti and Māori aspirations into the design of the research, science, and innovation system.
- To build a system that truly supports an excellent and diverse workforce.
- To work to create a sustainable, resilient, and cohesive system.
You can read more here Te Ara Paerangi – Future Pathways White Paper |
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| NEW CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP FEE STRUCTURE ANNOUNCED FOR FY 2023 A special General Meeting of the Society was held Wednesday, the 7th of December to consider a revised corporate membership structure for implementation FY 2023/2024.
The impetus for changing the corporate membership fee structure included: |
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The Board’s continual focus on ensuring the financial sustainability of the Society by growing its baseline membership and increasing its revenue, particularly during the pandemic where financial constraints have had an obvious material impact.
- Ensuring that ARMS continues to deliver on its charter of providing high-quality benefits to all members; and
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Acknowledgement that the membership fees and dues charged have not been changed since the established of ARMS in 1999, except for marginal price increases in line with CPI and compliance with the ARMS constitution.
Below is a summary of the revised corporate membership fee structure presented to the voting members: Tier 1 Corporate Membership – Unchanged from existing membership-fee structure in terms of cost structure . 2023/2024 FY = AUD $3,510 ex GST. Research organisations - Up to AUD$50m external research revenue in the most recent financial year); OR
Funding agencies/organisations and councils) - Up to AUD$50m in external grant funding (distributed to other organisations) managed in the most recent financial year; or Other organisations not elsewhere covered – Up to AUD$30m total expenditure. Tier 2 Corporate Membership – New. 2023/2024 FY = AUD$4,914 ex GST. Research organisations - AUD $50m-$99.99m in external research revenue in the most recent financial year; or Funding agencies/organisations/councils – AUD$50 m - AUD$99.99m in external grant funding management in the most recent financial year; or Other organisations not elsewhere classified, AUD$30m-AUD$60m expenditure. Tier 3 Corporate Membership – New. 2023/2024 FY = AUD$6,880 ex GST. Research Organisation - >AUD $100m external research revenue in the most recent financial year); or
Funding agencies/organisations/council - > AUD$100m in external grant funding managed in the most recent financial year; or Other organisations not elsewhere classified, AUD >$60m expenditure.
ARMS is pleased to announce that the special resolution for implementation of a revised three-tiered corporate membership structure for implementation for FY 2023 was carried at the meeting. We thank all members for their feedback into this process and will work to ensure the seamless transition of all corporate members into the appropriate tier structure. Dr Tania Bezzobs, ARMS President. |
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| REVIEW OF ARMS STANDING COMMITTEES TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR) MEMBER CONSULTATION EXTENDED TO 12 JANUARY 2023
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As part of good governance, the Society is reviewing the Terms of Reference of its Standing Committees and other organisational instruments. This ensures that the Terms of Reference are current and aligned with our organisational intent, operational practices (especially in light of Covid) and strategic objectives, as set out in our Strategic Plan Towards 2025. The overall objective is to ensure that that the functions of these Standing Committees remain current and relevant.
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On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to invite you to provide feedback on the proposed revised Terms of Reference for the following Standing Committees:
Conferences and Major Events Committee (CMEC) – Major events including the annual ARMS conference, Australasian Ethics Network Conference. Education and Professional Development Committee (EPDC) – Operational management and delivery of the Accreditation Program and other society-wide professional development activities.
Governance, Finance and Audit Committee (GFAC) – Supports the Board to maintain by-laws, policies, assure rigour of election processes, monitor budget and risk. Member Services Committee (MSC) – Services to Members including in relation to Chapters, Special Interest Groups, awards and scholarships. To access more information, the endorsed and tracked changes for each standing committees ToR, please click the button below. |
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| CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR ARMS HONOUR ROLL |
The Society recognises the importance of members who volunteer their time, skills and expertise to support the delivery of high-quality services for the greater benefit of all members.
In recognition of our volunteer members, the ARMS Board recently agreed to publish an "Honour Roll"- This is a listing on the ARMS website which formally acknowledges the contributions made by individual members. |
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To help populate the "Honour Roll" we invite all ARMS members who have made a contribution to the Society, no matter how big or small!! Examples include, active involvement on the ARMS Board, Chapter Committees, Special Interest Groups, Standing Committees, conference committees or as an authorised Training Fellow, just to name a few!
The Society values the ongoing support of all volunteer members and this is a small way to recognise you and your valued contributions! https://www.researchmanagement.org.au/arms-member-honour-roll-form |
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| END OF YEAR MEMBER PORTAL REVIEW
Now is a perfect time to review your ARMS member portal and ensure that all of your details are up to date as we move into the new year. Consider it your once-a-year membership housekeeping. The main areas to review are listed below and may be accessed by logging into your ARMS member portal. Here is what to look for: |
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Under My Account, you will be able to view or update: -
Basic and Personal Details - This is where you can add your mobile phone number.
- Communication Preferences – If you have noticed that you are no longer receiving emails from ARMS, please check this area.
- Transactions – This is where you will be able to find and download your invoices.
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Addresses - Have you updated your physical and or postal address to ensure that it is correct? Often when individuals change institutions, their email is updated, but their physical mailing address is not updated. This can cause issues with some Chapter specific emails.
- Online Courses – This is where you will find a list of all courses you enrolled in or have completed.
Under My Content, you will be able to view or update: - Certificates – You may download certificates of completion for modules in this area.
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Interest Groups (Special Interest Groups or SIGs) - Have you selected all Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that you may be interested in joining? SIGs are a member benefit, and you must select the SIG(s) you are interested in being a member of.
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Chapters (Regional Interest groups) - If you have not selected your Chapter (state or country), you will not receive Chapter specific emails advising of events in your area which you may be interested in attending.
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CPD Diary – This is where ARMS Accredited members can view and update their CPD Diaries. CPD applications should be claimed within twelve (12) months of completion.
For all membership enquiries, please contact Dana Watts, ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au or (08) 8201 5592. |
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ACCREDITATION, EDUCATION & TRAINING |
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| 2023 ACCREDITATION DELIVERY SCHEDULE
The 2023 delivery schedule for programs delivered under the Foundation Level Accreditation Program (FLAP) and Master Classes. will be released in early 2023. Compulsory region specific Foundation Level Accreditation Modules (1.1, 1.2) and 1.3 are offered online via Moodle and registration for these programs remain open at all times.
Click here to view the final Accreditation newsletter for 2022. |
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| PD SESSIONS @ ZOOM: CONFIRMED SESSIONS FOR 2023
PD Sessions @ Zoom is a monthly, one-hour webinar series offered to ARMS members on a range of research management related topics.
Our 2023 program is currently being finalised, but we are pleased to announce the release of our first four webinars. To view & save the date for our confirmed 2023 PD Sessions at zoom click here.
Registration is free of charge to ARMS members, fee applies for non-members. |
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All ARMS members are encouraged to attend any sessions. Accredited members will automatically be credited 1 CPD hour per session attended. Here is what's on offer this February: |
CAREER PATHWAYS (POSSIBILITIES) FOR RESEARCH MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONALS IN AUSTRALIA: A YEAR PILOT STUDY
The Research Management and Administration (RMA) is a profession with diverse job roles and opportunities making it professionally challenging to identify suitable career pathways. The data used in this study was obtained from job opportunities that were externally advertised by universities through job websites (e.g., Seek and Indeed), professional social media (LinkedIn) and specialist websites (e.g. Times Higher Education, and ARMS’ job opportunities page). |
The extracted data included advertising institution, position, salary, basics of employment, salary scheme – Higher Education Officer/Worker level, working hours, and (education, knowledge, and skills). The study identified 10 RMA career categories with more than 50 career possibilities depending on skills, interests and HEO/HEW level. The baseline dataset generated in this study could be used as a tool for career progression planning for RMA professionals. Date: Wednesday, 15 February 2023 Time: 12pm - 1pm AEDT Presenter: Dr Olumide Odeyemi - University of Tasmania |
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CONFERENCE & EVENTS UPDATES |
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| ARMS 2023 SYDNEY CONFERENCE: CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
ARMS is calling for abstract submissions to be delivered during our 2023 conference to be held in-person in Sydney, Australia! We encourage you to contribute to the conference program by submitting an abstract which aligns with any of the sub-themes. For more information, including the abstract theme and sub-themes, please press the button below. |
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| AEN 2023 IN-PERSON CONFERENCE: REGISTRATIONS & CALL FOR ABSTRACTS! ARMS is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 AEN Conference to be held in Melbourne, Victoria!
Early bird registrations, full conference registrations and day only registrations are currently available. Don't miss the 2023 welcome reception! Network with fellow Research Ethics Professionals, and reconnect with your fellow delegates. |
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Interested in presenting at the AEN 2023 Conference? Submit an abstract for a chance to present in-person! |
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Stay up-to-date with all the current ARMS events, accreditation, professional development, and more!
Please check the Annual calendar regularly, as we confirm more dates throughout the year. |
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The 2023 INORMS Congress Draft Programme is now available!
The programme can be viewed here or on the congress website on www.inorms2023.org |
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CHAPTER & SIG UPDATES/EVENTS |
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| NSW CHAPTER IN-PERSON EVENT: END OF YEAR CELEBRATION: IMPACT & ENGAGEMENT |
On Tuesday 29 November, the NSW Chapter of ARMS held its first in-person function since the beginning of the pandemic. Co-hosted by the University of Sydney’s Office of the DVCR, NSW Chapter members gathered online and in-person at the Michael Spence Building on the University of Sydney’s Camperdown campus, to hear two outstanding researchers present on the topic of Impact and Engagement: Professor Alex Broom, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies, and Professor Ben Eggleton, recently appointed Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research), Professor of Physics and founding Director of the Sydney Nano Institute.
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Both researchers spoke about their careers and research trajectories, demonstrating their ability to articulate clear evidence of engagement and impact in their respective fields of expertise, Sociology and Quantum Nanoscience. Excellent and challenging questions were put to each speaker, clearly demonstrating the interest that this subject provokes for research administrators.
Prior to our first speaker, attendees were treated to an increasingly challenging quiz on Category 1 funding rules, histories of funding bodies and other arcane fun facts, with the winner receiving a pair of coveted ARMS socks. In between the two excellent talks, ARMS NSW Chapter members mingled and enjoyed delicious food and drinks. As expected, the University of Sydney membership was well represented, with other Universities in the Sydney region also in attendance (Macquarie University, the University of NSW, University of Notre Dame, University of Technology Sydney and Western Sydney University). We were delighted that two representatives from the University of Wollongong and a representative of Southern Cross University joined us. Online, Emmaline Lear from Charles Sturt University moderated the participants, and we also welcomed representatives from Chrysalis Health, the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. All in all, it was a fun evening and a great way to round out 2022.
The ARMS NSW Committee would particularly like to thank the organisational talents of Ellen Brodie, Senior Project Officer in the Office of the DVCR, and Kim Pascoe, Executive Officer in the Office of the DVCR, for their generous sponsorship of this event.
NSW ARMS members: we look forward to seeing you at our first event in 2023, in March, at the Parramatta campus of Western Sydney University, where a panel of experts will navigate the minefield topic of Foreign Interference. Until then, we wish you a healthy and safe summer holiday, and a 2023 filled with good health and fun. Tanya Karliychuk and Joseph Toltz Co-Convenors, NSW Chapter, ARMS |
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SAVE THE DATE ARMS & WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY EVENT International Project Collaborations: Building a Risk awareness culture for Countering Foreign Interference |
We are pleased to present this very important event organized jointly by ARMS and Western Sydney University to 'enable Research management professionals and academics to become more aware of and manage the foreign interference project risks.” |
The event will focus on how international research projects may be impacted by foreign interference.
Experts will share their observations on the challenges, due-diligence processes and best practices in the Australian higher education sector to safeguard and strengthen our international research agenda in a changing and challenging climate.
When: 15 March 2023 Time: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm AEDT Where: Western Sydney University Please SAVE THE DATE for a face-to-face event with the opportunity to join online if you cannot attend in person. More details will be provided closer to the date including how to register. |
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| | AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC ISLAND CHAPTER |
Following on from the chapter’s first in-person event held at URONZ last month the committee has been working hard to pull together ideas for webinars and events next year. We have a couple of webinars coming up in the first quarter of 2023. Information will be sent out soon to register.
If you have any particular topics, you want to see or you wish to join the committee please email ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au |
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SA CHAPTER: IN-PERSON EVENT |
The SA Chapter held a well-attended in-person event in late November on countering foreign interference. The participants came from a wide variety of roles and across all SA Universities. Our speaker from the Department of Home Affairs, Anthea Windsor, is the Director Counter Foreign Interference Partnerships for SA. |
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Anthea gave an overview of the history and rationale for the Australian Government’s approach to foreign interference, and the various supports available to the higher education sector and others potentially affected by interference by foreign government actors. Anthea outlined some of the measures the Australian Government has and is taking to counter the threat. These included raising awareness and building resilience of key stakeholders, investigating allegations of foreign interference, and prosecuting where appropriate.
Our panel of Prof Bruce Northcote (University of Adelaide), David Lim (Flinders University), and Sandy Ortmanns (UniSA) spoke about the efforts each university was making to ensure foreign interference was detected and stopped as efficiently as possible. Extensive training has been done, and some new systems developed, or existing systems strengthened to detect potential interference. Significant efforts are made within each university to monitor compliance, with a major focus on Defence projects and other sensitive areas of research.
A networking event after the seminar was also well-attended, with most participants taking advantage of the opportunity to meet colleagues and share ideas for future ARMS activities locally. |
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| TAS CHAPTER: IN-PERSON EVENT |
The ARMS Tasmania Chapter welcomed 40 guests to its 2022 End of Year and Holiday Celebration held at the beautiful outdoor Deck restaurant in the Crowne Plaza Hobart overlooking the CBD and kunanyi/Mt Wellington. The group gathered under protective pergolas due to the unseasonably cool and damp conditions, but the atmosphere generated by ARMS members was warm and cheery as attendees from across greater Hobart gathered to meet new colleagues, catch-up with familiar faces, and celebrate our collective achievements of the past year.
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The event also celebrated the TAS Chapter Committee’s 6 month anniversary of “reconstitution” following a period of relative inactivity during the peak of the CV19 years. The Chapter announced its full slate of bi-monthly professional development sessions covering topics from career paths in Research Management, to Governance, Open Access Research, IP and Commercialisation, and inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives in Research.
We are proud that the first ARMS PD Session @ Zoom on 15 February 2023 features TAS Chapter Co-Convenor Dr Olu Odeyemi as presenter on the topic “Career pathways for research management and administration professionals in Australia.”
The TAS Chapter also announced its first networking event of 2023, co-hosted with the Research Division of UTAS, to be held in mid-march at the beautiful outdoor setting of the Derwent Sailing Squadron. More details and an invitation will be shared with members as we return to work following the summer holidays in the New Year.
The Chapter continues to seek new members to the Committee, and encourages any with an interest to visit https://www.researchmanagement.org.au/joining-your-local-chapter-committee to learn more and formally communicate your interest.
For 2023, the members of the Tasmania Chapter Committee are: - Ed Benyon, Co-Convenor, Research Development Manager, UTAS
- Olumide Odeyemi, Co-Convenor, Research Administration Officer, UTAS
- Mandy Pink, Treasurer, Research Program Manager CALE, UTAS
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Brendan Lamb, Secretary, Research Administration Officer, UTAS
- Amanda Avens, Candidature Management Coordinator, UTAS
- Gudrun Wells, Research Governance Officer (Clinical Trials), UTAS
- Naila Yaqoob, Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Officer, UTAS
The Committee bids a fond farewell and best wishes to outgoing Committee member Agnes Xue Tian as she takes up a new career opportunity in Victoria. Thank you, Agnes, and we look forward to seeing you at ARMS events in the future! The Committee encourages all members of the Research Management community to join ARMS and to become engaged with our dynamic professional community.
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| VIC CHAPTER: IN-PERSON EVENT |
On the 15th December, the ARMS Victoria Chapter celebrated the end of 2022 in style. 40 chapter members met at the Oxford Scholar pub for food, drinks, and an informal panel discussion featuring Dr Christine De Nardo (Monash University), Dr Alistair Duncan (La Trobe University) and Dr Anne-Laure Puaux (WEHI). Discussion focused on careers in research management at a time of change, and the occasion was marked with a giant ARMS cake. |
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ARMS EXECUTIVE OFFICE END OF YEAR CLOSURE MESSAGE 2022 As the 2022 working year draws to a close, we take this opportunity on behalf of the ARMS Executive Office to extend our gratitude to all our valued members including the numerous volunteers that support the variety of professional development, education, training and network opportunities offered to our community of Research Management Professionals.
We also extend our thanks to our Corporate Partners and other key stakeholders whose contributions and commitment to ARMS have helped to support the delivery of high-quality member benefits and achieving our end goal of "Enabling Research Excellence".
Lisa, Brett, Kaeisha, Dana and I wish you all the best for the holiday season and hope you enjoy a well-deserved rest with your family and friends.
Please be reminded that our office will be closed for a brief break from 1 PM AEDT, Friday, the 23rd of December AEDT 2022 and will re-open on Monday, the 9th of January 2023.
We look forward to working with and supporting you on your research management journey in 2023! With best wishes, Maria Zollo, ARMS Chief Operating Officer on behalf of the ARMS Executive Office
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UP IN ARMS NEWSLETTER - 2023 SCHEDULE If you would like to contribute content, please note the deadlines below. All enquiries about newsletter content can be directed to ARMS COO, Maria Zollo, at ARMSCOO@researchmanagement.org.au. |
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ARMS acknowledges the generous support of our corporate partners: |
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