Industry Engagement Award Finalists
Awarded to an individual or team who have worked with industry in a way that goes beyond standard commercial relationships and have contributed to positive outcomes for both parties.
Global Centre for Gynaecological Diseases (GCGD)
Florence Bartlett - School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Professor Hubert Hondermarck - School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Conjoint Associate Professor Jim Scurry - School of Medicine and Public Health, Dr Ken Jaaback - School of Medicine and Public Health, Dr Muhammad Fairuz Jamaluddin -School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Professor Pradeep Tanwar - School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Mr Riazuddin Mohammed - School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Dr Shafiq Syed - School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Dr Tania Day - School of Medicine and Public Health
The GCGD serves as a crucial industry hub, conducting trials and fostering enduring partnerships between our University and industry. Their outstanding collaboration with external health industry partners has secured $13,977,416 in funding since 2022. They co-founded a biotech startup valued at $45 million. They maintain strong connections with prominent biopharmaceutical companies, contribute to research and income generation, and elevate our University's global standing. Their commitment extends to nurturing emerging researchers, with several members receiving competitive fellowships.
Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN Project Team)
Dr Chris Krogh - School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Science, Conjoint Dr Graeme Stuart - School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Science, Ms Louise Rak - School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Science, Dr Shaun McCarthy - School of Law and Justice, Dr Tamara Blakemore - School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Science
The NNN project and team demonstrate excellence in industry engagement by recognising the place of industry and community in the issue we study – NNN is a trauma informed and culturally responsive program for youth violence. Industry engagement in NNN’s design, delivery and continuous improvement has sustained industry-based advocacy for funding and a rapid translation of research evidence from NNN to knowledge production, practice, and connection impacts.
The Centre for Advanced Training Systems - TACTICS VR
Dr Carlos Garcia-Esperon - School of Medicine and Public Health, Conjoint Professor Chris Levi - School of Medicine and Public Health, Dr Murielle Kluge - School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Professor Neil Spratt - School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Professor Rohan Walker - School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, Dr Steven Maltby - School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
The Centre for Advanced Training Systems has partnered with multiple NSW health services and technology developers to create TACTICS VR, an innovative virtual reality training platform for stroke management workflow. Previous training opportunities have been largely confined to major cities, while TACTICS VR addresses a major industry need by enabling healthcare professionals in non-metropolitan locations to receive immersive, simulation-based training in their workplace. This platform has already been adopted by more than 50 hospitals across 3 states.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.