Masterclass

Gallery: Commercialisation & Collaboration Masterclass – Adelaide

Defence Trailblazer hosted a University-Industry Masterclass in Adelaide on 24 September, bringing together researchers, PhD candidates, and professional staff. The half-day session focused on the practical realities of commercialising university research and building effective collaborations with industry. Held in person, the event fostered open dialogue and shared learning across disciplines and career stages.

Gallery: Publishing for Industry and Impact Masterclass – Adelaide

The Defence Trailblazer has wrapped up another Publishing for Industry & Impact masterclass in Adelaide, bringing together academic and industry professionals for a dynamic session focused on bridging the gap between research and real-world application. Led by a panel of expert speakers, the session explored key topics including publishing sensitive and classified information, navigating IP, and understanding industry expectations. Attendees gained practical insights into non-traditional publishing pathways and how to negotiate publishing rights in collaborative research settings

Gallery: Publishing for Industry and Impact Masterclass Sydney

Today we hosted a fantastic group of academics, professional staff, and industry representatives who came together to explore the challenges and opportunities in academic-industry publishing.

A special thank you to our incredible guest speakers:
Professor Jonathan Morris – Pro Vice Chancellor Research Training and Dean of Graduate Research, UNSW, Trevina Naidoo – Commercialisation Operations Manager, UNSW, Associate Professor Shane Keating – School of Mathematics and Statistics, UNSW and Dr Warren McKenzie – Managing Director, HB11 Energy

Gallery: Defence Trailblazer Innovation Summit 2025

On 17 March 2025, Defence Trailblazer hosted an incredible lineup of speakers, engaging panel sessions, and interactive workshops at the Canberra Innovation Network for the inaugural Defence Trailblazer Innovation Summit. The feedback from our participants was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the value of understanding how effective and productive collaborations between industry, academia, innovation and government can drive the commercialisation of research for years to come.