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RESEARCH IMPACT SERIES: After the lockdown - workplace flexibility and fluidity

The impact of COVID-19 on the global economy has been enormous, with businesses shuttered and employees using technology to work from home in unprecedented numbers.
Our panel of UWA researchers with expertise in organisational/workplace behaviour, architecture, virology and psychology share insights on how business will need to change and adapt to meet requirements for workplace safety and employee wellbeing.
This was the second Research Impact Series webinar, brought to you by Development and Alumni Relations and the Office of Research Enterprise.
Meet the panel
 
Associate Professor Aleksandra Luksyte - Deputy Head, Management and Organisations, UWA Business School
Aleksandra Luksyte is an Associate Professor and deputy Head of Department, Management and Organisations, in the UWA Business School. She is a recipient of Australian Research Council Early Career Researcher (DECRA) Fellowship. Alex research focuses on three domains: (1) presenteeism, (2) overqualification or underemployment, and (3) demographic and cultural diversity at the workplace. Alex’s research has been published in journals such as Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Organisational Behaviour, and Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology.
 
Dr Julian Bolleter BLArch '98, PhD '10 - Co-Director, Australian Urban Design Research Centre (AUDRC), UWA
 
Dr Julian Bolleter is the Co-Director at the Australian Urban Design Research Centre (AUDRC) at the University of Western Australia. His role at the AUDRC includes teaching a master’s program in urban design and conducting research projects for the Western Australian state government. Julian is an experienced urban designer and has w¬orked in design offices in Australia, the USA, the UK and the Middle East. He has completed a PhD and has commercially published six books. Julian’s current research interests are new city development, urban infill development, and the design of multifunctional public open space. Julian has received funding from the Australian Research Council, Healthways and the Western Australian Government.
 
Associate Professor Dr Allison Imrie - School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, UWA
 
Dr Allison Imrie was awarded her PhD from the University of New South Wales for studies in HIV virology and immunology conducted at St Vincent’s Hospital Clinical School in the Faculty of Medicine, and prior to that completed a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Sydney.Her current research focus is emerging infectious diseases of the Asia-Pacific Region, including the dengue viruses. She teaches virology and immunology to undergraduate and graduate students.
Dr Laura Fruhen - Lecturer in Applied Psychology, UWA
Dr Laura Fruhen is a Lecturer in Applied Psychology at the University of Western Australia (UWA). In her research on workplace psychology Laura investigates topics such as leadership, team dynamics, work design, culture, and attitudes at work. She links these concepts with workplace safety, mental health and wellbeing and other behaviours. Laura has conducted her research in the energy sector, aviation, healthcare, construction, and firefighting.

Aboard a COVID-19 infected cruise ship

Laura Carija (MBBS '80) was travelling in a group of medical doctors aboard a cruise ship when it was infected by COVID-19. Both Laura and her husband, a fellow UWA grad, contracted the virus with almost no symptoms. Laura describes her experience of being on the ship and the lengthy process of isolation and travel to get home to Denmark, Western Australia. 

Innovating Farming

What does the future of farming look like? UWA graduate Darren Ho [BSc '15], an Agricultural Consultant has over 10 years of experience in managing farms and working on different startups across Southeast Asia and Australia. On today's episode, learn how Darren has been instrumental in some of the successes with the companies he's worked with in Insect and Urban Farming. 

No more bad leaders!

Dr Darja Kragt [PhD '18] is a Lecturer in Work Psychology at the University of Western Australia School of Psychological Science. Dr Kragt gives insight into her current research, which is focused on investigating the role of identity in leadership and leadership development, why we need more followership to improve leadership, and her top 5 tips to improve your leadership.
Recommended links by Dr Darja Kragt
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/darjakragt/
UWA Profile https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/persons/darja-kragt
Implicit associations test https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/
 

How COVID-19 will change the future of work in Southeast Asia

As COVID-19 continues to threaten the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Southeast Asia, additional concerns are being raised about the future of work.
Moderator Madeleine Tan [MBA '00], and our panel of experts will share their insights on what you need to know - and how it will affect you.

Amy’s tips to help you get back into a fitness routine

Founder of AKE Fitness, Amy King [BCom '09] shares her 6 tips to get the most out of your return to the gym, alternative ways to keep fit in isolation, and the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the fitness industry.
Download Amy's eBook today!

Life as a scientist in the UK

Dr Rachel Paterson is a scientist at Immunocore, a pioneering, clinical-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company working to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines to address unmet needs in cancer, infection and autoimmune disease. 
On this episode, Rachel takes us behind the scenes into her role at Immunocore, her favorite memories of UWA, becoming a Rhodes Scholar, her passion for footy, and the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on her research, and time with family & friends.

Trailblazer making waves in regional WA

Freya Spencer [BSc '17], Executive Natural Resource Management Officer at North Stirlings Pallinup Natural Resources Inc. and the Gillamii Centre is helping repair one of the largest river systems on Western Australia's South Coast.
Listen to Freya's journey, and learn how her passion for making our natural and urban environments better for current and future generations is making an impact. 
Connect with Freya today by visiting http://www.nrm.gov.au/

LGBT+ community leadership in London

Hugh O’Keeffe, BSc ‘17 (Neuroscience, Linguistics): Assistant Director at Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons' Trust, London
Hugh left UWA in 2016 and then worked with Uber in Facilities Management. The role took him to London in 2018 where he continued in his role, but also started working at Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons’ Trust. Having now made his role at Mosaic full-time, he credits UWA for giving him the connections, confidence and breadth of skills crucial to his decision to leave for the UK and pursue a new life. Find out more about Hugh's story since leaving UWA.
Hugh's links:
Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons’ Trust - mosaicyouth.org.uk
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/hughok

RESEARCH IMPACT SERIES: Physically Distanced, Socially Connected

Physically Distanced, Socially Connected
A (Virtual) Research Impact Series Event
The impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and live. The practice of social distancing will undoubtedly have consequences to our mental health, wellbeing and the way we socialise.
Our panel of research experts will share their insights on how to manage your mental wellbeing, tips for keeping socially connected and advice for living under physical distancing restrictions.
Join us from the comfort of your own home for the first Research Impact Series webinar, brought to you by Development and Alumni Relations and the Office of Research Enterprise.
Our panellists:
Professor Johanna Badcock
Adjunct Professor, UWA Faculty of Science, School of Psychological Science
Johanna is a psychological scientist and Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. She is also the Research Director of the Perth Voices Clinic and deputy chair of the board of the Australian initiative ‘Ending Loneliness Together’. She is passionate about psychological science and its value in everyday life. She believes the diverse skills of academic and professional psychologists are essential to tackling global, local and individual human problems and building stronger, more socially connected communities.
Michael Rosenberg
Head of School, UWA Faculty of Science, School of Human Sciences
Michael has 20 years’ experience in community-based health and exercise research. He has a broad range of research interests focused around public health epidemiology and health promotion, health program evaluation, children’s physical activity measurement and improvement and the use of integrative technologies to measure and improve human health.
Michael has led research measuring the prevalence of health behaviours at state and national level amongst children and adults. He was the lead evaluator of state wide physical activity, healthy weight, youth tobacco control, and workplace health community-wide campaigns. Recently, he was a co-author on the Thailand children’s physical activity report card.
A key program goal of Michael’s is “to have every child ready to move by the time they start primary school and moving regularly and proficiently by the time they leave.”
Douglas MacFarlane
PhD Candidate, UWA School of Psychological Science, Faculty of Science, School of Human Sciences
Doug is a final year PhD Candidate in the School of Psychological Science. His research focuses on health-related misinformation, particularly why consumers fall for fraudulent health claims and how best to protect them.
His work is motivated by the need to reduce demand for products made from endangered animals, especially products claimed to have miracle health benefits such as rhino horn, tiger bone, or bear bile. He recently spent 18-months at Cambridge University working on summarising the evidence for effective consumer-focused interventions.
Moderator: Dr Sam Illingworth
Senior Lecturer, UWA Faculty of Science, School of Biological Sciences
Dr Sam Illingworth is a Senior Lecturer in Science Communication at the University of Western Australia, where he helps to lead the science communication undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. An internationally-renowned expert in interdisciplinary studies, Sam’s research involves developing dialogue between scientists and non-scientists and in particular giving voice to audiences that are otherwise underserved and underheard