Our program empowers Victorian TAFE staff with the skills to lead and deliver high-impact applied research that supports industry innovation, workforce development and community outcomes.
The Applied Research and Innovation (ARI) Project provides professional development opportunities, practical resources and collaborative networks to strengthen research capability across Victoria's TAFE sector. Through workshops, communities of practice, podcasts and knowledge-sharing initiatives, participants can build confidence in applied research design, project delivery and industry engagement.
2026 initiatives include:
Explore upcoming workshops, roundtables and learning sessions designed to strengthen applied research capability, support ethical research practice and encourage collaboration across the Victorian TAFE sector.
Register via the links below or contact us at appliedresearch@holmesglen.edu.au.
Focus: The "how-to" of fieldwork and technical ethical requirements
Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm AEST
Facilitator: Deniz Akin
Overview:
Building on our initial session, this second roundtable will stress-test our newly developed tools to identify friction points and document the refinements needed for finalisation.
Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Time: 12:30 pm – 2 pm AEST
Facilitator: Deniz Akin
What you will learn:
Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Time: 12:30 pm – 2 pm AEST
Facilitator: Deniz Akin
This session builds on Qualitative Data Analysis Part 1 by deepening participants’ analysis skills and focusing on turning themes into actionable insights.
You will learn:
Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm AEST
Facilitator: Deniz Akin
Acquire practical strategies for building a scholar-educator profile which will enhance the visibility and impact of your applied research and educational practice.
Date: Wednesday, 28 October
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm AEST
Facilitator: Dr Sam Duncan
Our aim is to equip participants with practical strategies for crafting engaging abstracts, and using visual storytelling to communicate research effectively.
Date: Wednesday, 11 November
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm AEST
Facilitator: Deniz Akin
This session will provide practical insights into grant writing, helping participants align research ideas with organisational priorities, and identify funding opportunities that support innovation and impact.
Guest: Christopher Meeking, TAFE Librarian
Episode overview: We sit down with Chris, a Holmesglen librarian turned researcher, to explore how embedding library support into TAFE courses can boost student outcomes through stronger information literacy and research skills.
Stay on track with key milestones for the Victorian TAFE research community:
Join our 2026 Communities of Practice (6-weekly series)
Connect with colleagues through our active Communities of Practice. These groups provide a collaborative space to share experiences, troubleshoot challenges, and build professional networks across our TAFE community.
2026 meeting dates:
All sessions are held online at 1:00pm to ensure accessibility for both metropolitan and regional TAFE staff.
Please email appliedresearch@holmesglen.edu.au to sign up for the sessions.
