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Ethos Research Leaders Forum
(The Ethos Forum)
Since commencing in 2008 we have continuously provided an innovative and high quality program for leaders in higher education.
Thirty-Six universities have enrolled over 500 participants over this time.
Participants of the Ethos Forum are generally those with existing leadership roles or those anticipated to take up these roles in the near future. A typical cohort includes a mix of Heads of School, ADRs, directors or deputy directors of research institutes or centres, a few DECRAs and individuals who show emerging leadership capability in research or teaching and learning.
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THE ETHOS FORUM FOR 2026 |
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Day 1 |
Wednesday 20th May Sydney |
Day 2 |
Thursday 21st May Sydney |
Day 3 |
Monday 22nd June Sydney |
Day 4 |
Monday 17th August Sydney
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Day 5 |
Wednesday 16th September Sydney |
Testimonials
What participants of the Ethos Forum have said when reflecting on the influence of the program on their careers.
"Reflecting after seven years since attending The Ethos Forum, my participation in this program came at a good time for me as I was at a point in my career, as an Associate Dean Research, where I needed to be taken to another level and this program delivered this ’in spades’. The Ethos Forum introduced me to new ways of thinking about research and partnerships plus it gave me a new understanding of how big data and social media can help achieve research outcomes. A key outcome of this program was to give me confidence in being able to lead and develop new ideas about how I am best as a leader. Throughout the program, excellent relationships developed within the diverse group; respect and confidentiality developed quickly. Seven years late I am still in contact with some of those I met on the Ethos Forum. I reflect on this program as providing an important step in my journey as an academic leader".
Paul J Gollan
Pro Vice Chancellor (South East Asia)
Sydney Business School
University of Wollongong
"While participating at the Ethos Forum was profoundly inspired by the calibre of the researchers who were my fellow participants. This encouraged me to think bigger and aim much higher with my career aspirations than I had previously considered. The Ethos Forum came at a good time for me as I was experiencing difficulties within the governance of my research grant and without the context and expertise of Mark Douglas combined with the honest and supportive discussions had within the group, I was able to successfully lead the grant to meet all its KPI's -something I did not think was possible at the start of the Forum. Looking back after four years the Ethos Forum was the first step in my appreciation of strong leadership and why it is so important when driving a strategy or asking for discretionary effort from staff".
Janelle Wheat
Deputy Dean Education
Faculty of Science
UNSW Sydney