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bluebox two-day workshop for QUT postgraduate research students

"Translating research for the real world"

Where is your postgraduate research taking you?

Thursday 7th - Friday 8th October, 2010
Mantra and Peppers resorts at Salt, Kingscliff

Expand your knowledge of commercialisation, discover more about taking research to market, and explore your career options at the bluebox two-day commercialisation workshop for QUT postgraduate research students.

Providing attendees with an introduction to the various stages of the commercialisation process at QUT, the workshop arms QUT postgraduate research students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work with bluebox to bring QUT research to the real world.

Workshop highlights:

• Learn more about commercialisation and intellectual property management in workshop sessions presented by key industry figures.
• Hear first-hand accounts of commercialisation in action from experienced researchers and entrepreneurs.
• Discover alternative career pathways from leading specialists at the professional development and networking dinner.
• Work through the commercialisation process from idea to end product under the guidance of a bluebox mentor in interactive group sessions.
• Develop and present a commercial pitch to a panel of experts, with prizes awarded to the best team presentation.
• Network with other QUT research students, share experiences, and have some fun!

Workshop presenters include:

• Professor Ross Young, Executive Director, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, QUT
• Dr Clarissa Wynne, Associate, Fisher Adams Kelly Patent & Trade Marks Attorneys
• Bradley Thomas, Partner, Innovation Law
• Dr Genevieve Giuliani, Manager, Office of Commercial Services, QUT
• Professor Ross Crawford, Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering and Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, QUT
• and more to be announced!

Date:	Thursday 7th - Friday 8th October, 2010
Location:	Mantra and Peppers resorts at Salt, Kingscliff
Cost:	Free (includes bus travel, accommodation and meals only)
More information:	Workshop flyer
Enquiries:	events@qutbluebox.com.au

Selection for the bluebox commercialisation workshop for QUT postgraduate research students is competitive as places are limited. Acceptance is not guaranteed.

Applications are now closed. Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 10th September, and will receive a complimentary place at the workshop (includes bus travel, accommodation and meals only).

Past workshops

Testimonials from past attendees of the bluebox two-day commercialisation workshop for QUT postgraduate research students:

"This workshop was the most well-run workshop I have ever been to. The bluebox staff were knowledgeable, the resources invaluable, the range of speakers and issues were highly relevant and immediately applicable, and the location was superb. Thank you for this opportunity."

"It was great hearing about alternative careers after PhD at the professional development dinner – I did not know that patent attorneys and venture capitalists often have technical backgrounds, not just business."

"I think all PhD students should undertake this workshop."

"The workshop exercise was fantastic – it was a great opportunity to sit down with a group from different areas of QUT and develop an idea."

"The professional development dinner and mentoring with the bluebox team during the workshop sessions were excellent."

"Excellent workshop. Very informative, great location. Thank you!"

"This was a wonderful opportunity to learn about commercialisation."

"The workshop raised my awareness of how important intellectual property is."

"All sessions worked well together to provide an excellent overview on the subject matter."