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The Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC) program masterclass series helps researchers transform great ideas into real-world impact. Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your industry engagement skills, this series supports you to build productive, long-term partnerships with confidence.
This series is part of the RUIC Program which aims to drive innovation and economic growth by facilitating research and development (R&D) collaboration between industry and universities across regional Queensland.
What you'll gain
- Tools and techniques to engage effectively with businesses
- Confidence to network and build opportunities with non-academic partners
- Insights into the challenges and drivers shaping industry
- Opportunities to connect with peers and potential collaborators.
What the series includes
The masterclass experience is delivered in three stages:
- Kick-off workshop (face-to-face): An interactive session at your university to set the foundations for successful industry engagement
- Online learning which includes a series of four focused webinars covering:
- How to approach and engage with businesses
- Understanding industry drivers and language: Preparing for productive conversations with SMEs and industry partners
- Aligning your research with real-world problems
- Workshop and networking event (face-to-face): A final in-person session to put your learning into practice, followed by a networking event where you'll connect with local businesses and innovation leaders in your region.
Who is eligible to participate
The RUIC Masterclass Series is open to researchers at:
- James Cook University
- Central Queensland
- University of Southern Queensland
- University of the Sunshine Coast
Program collaborators
The RUIC program is funded by the Queensland Government and delivered by CSIRO. Partner universities are James Cook University, Central Queensland University, University of Southern Queensland and University of the Sunshine Coast.
Register to be notified about an upcoming masterclass series in your region.
The Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC) program masterclass series helps researchers transform great ideas into real-world impact. Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your industry engagement skills, this series supports you to build productive, long-term partnerships with confidence.
This series is part of the RUIC Program which aims to drive innovation and economic growth by facilitating research and development (R&D) collaboration between industry and universities across regional Queensland.
What you'll gain
- Tools and techniques to engage effectively with businesses
- Confidence to network and build opportunities with non-academic partners
- Insights into the challenges and drivers shaping industry
- Opportunities to connect with peers and potential collaborators.
What the series includes
The masterclass experience is delivered in three stages:
- Kick-off workshop (face-to-face): An interactive session at your university to set the foundations for successful industry engagement
- Online learning which includes a series of four focused webinars covering:
- How to approach and engage with businesses
- Understanding industry drivers and language: Preparing for productive conversations with SMEs and industry partners
- Aligning your research with real-world problems
- Workshop and networking event (face-to-face): A final in-person session to put your learning into practice, followed by a networking event where you'll connect with local businesses and innovation leaders in your region.
Who is eligible to participate
The RUIC Masterclass Series is open to researchers at:
- James Cook University
- Central Queensland
- University of Southern Queensland
- University of the Sunshine Coast
Program collaborators
The RUIC program is funded by the Queensland Government and delivered by CSIRO. Partner universities are James Cook University, Central Queensland University, University of Southern Queensland and University of the Sunshine Coast.