Scott Chapman
The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia
Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Students and Early Career Researchers (ECR) Panel Session
Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Venue: QT Perth, Murray Room
Chair: Mark Gibberd
Summary
The Higher Degree by Research (HDR) student and Early Career Researchers (ECR) session brings together HDR students and early career researchers from across AAGI for a panel and interactive Q&A. The session will provide an opportunity to connect with peers, experienced researchers and industry representatives, exchange experiences and gain insights into navigating research careers. Discussion will explore career development, industry engagement, mentoring and the transition from academic research to industry and other career pathways. The panel will also encourage participants to reflect on the skills, networks and opportunities that can support their professional growth, while fostering connections across the AAGI community and strengthening links between emerging researchers and the broader grains research sector.
Panel Members
Fred van Eeuwijk
Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Netherlands
Peter Bird
Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC-West), Australia
Kate Trinajstic
Curtin University (CU), Australia
Fatima Naim
Curtin University (CU), Australia