Women in Research Webinar #40: Making Yourself Competitive in a Global World
- Aug 13
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 20
Every paper, grant and promotion application is assessed against an international benchmark, regardless of whether you aspire to build your career overseas. Yet many researchers receive little guidance on how research excellence is evaluated globally, what distinguishes an internationally recognised research profile, or how expectations evolve across different career stages.
As research funding becomes increasingly competitive and promotion criteria place greater emphasis on building global impact, understanding these often-unwritten expectations has never been more important.
So what does it really mean to be a "world-class" researcher, and how can you position yourself for success in an increasingly global research landscape?
In this webinar, ARC Laureate Fellow and lead of the Women in Research initiative, Professor Sharon Parker (Curtin University) will share practical, evidence-based strategies that researchers can use to build a successful research career in today's global environment.
She will be joined by ARC Laureate Fellows Scientia Professor Xiaojing Hao (UNSW Sydney) and Professor Tiffany Morrison (The University of Melbourne), who will reflect on the challenges and opportunities they encountered, and discuss the approaches that helped them establish global research reputations.
Whether you are a student exploring a career in academia or a researcher looking to advance your career, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help you thrive in an increasingly competitive global research landscape.
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Audience Poll results"
'Please share one tip for making yourself competitive in a global world.'
Recommended reading by Professor Tiffany Morrison
If you would like to explore some of the themes discussed in the webinar further, Professor Tiffany Morrison also recommended the following books:
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking — Susan Cain
Advice for New Faculty Members: Nihil Nimus — Robert Boice
Books and resources on working smarter, not harder
Books and resources exploring the risks and perils of workaholism
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