Session  1. Establishing your Academic Identity

This session is designed to encourage PhD’s and ECRs to think and reflect on themselves as researchers and the journey ahead. We introduce the concept of ‘slow’ and considered research vs the paper mill approach – how to strike the balance between meeting the demands of metrics and meaningful discovery  

We also explore the question “What is meaningful and impactful research in the Tourism, Hospitality and Eventsfields”

Panel + Q&A

The panel comprises of a selection of established researchers who have made a name for themselves in a particular area and how they established their researcher profiles. We will also aim to understand how the research landscape has changed – for better or worse!  

Professor Erica Wilson, Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic Innovation) Southern Cross University, Chair of CAUTHE

Professor Bob McKercher, Professor in Tourism, University of Queensland

Professor Anne Hardy, Professor in Tourism, University of Tasmania

Professor Scott McCabe, Professor in Marketing, University of Birmingham, Co-Editor in Chief, Annals of Tourism Research

Chair: Dr Elizabeth Agyeiwaah, Lecturer in Tourism, University of Queensland

Readings;

We encourage attendees to read and reflect on these short readings listed below to get the best out of this session.

Elangoven & Hoffman (2019) The pursuit of success in academia: Plato’s Ghost asks “what then?” Journal of Management Inquiry, 1-6 

https://doi.org/10.1177/1056492619836729

Benjamin, S., Lee, K. S., & Boluk, K. (2024). Shit has to change, right? A call for “good trouble” in tourism. Journal of Travel Research, 

https://doi.org/10.1177/00472875241276542

Gard-McGehee, N. (2024). Letter From the Co-Editor: Yes,“Shit’s Got to Change.” But How? A Call for a Deep Scholarship Social Movement. Journal of Travel Research,

https://doi.org/10.1177/00472875241288510

 Dolnicar, S. (2024) Not enjoying the publish or perish culture? You have two options only: Fuel it or resist it. Which will you choose? Annals of Tourism Research (Viewpoint),

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2024.103865

Session A (ECRs)

Recognising your Research Career Development Needs: Applying the VITAE Researcher Development Framework

Facilitator: Gabby Walters

The Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) is a professional development framework for planning, promoting and supporting the personal, professional and career development of researchers in higher education. It articulates the knowledge, behaviours and attributes of successful researchers and encourages them to realise their potential. Come along to this engaging and interactive session where you will get to know the Vitae RDF a little more, understand how to use the Vitae planner tool for career development planning, and participate in two exercises which will help you to assess your interest and capabilities and develop an action plan to formulate actionable goals.

Session B: (PhDs)

Preparing for your Future Careers

Facilitator: Jie Wang

This session aims to provide PhD students with valuable insight into the different career options available to them post PhD and how to ensure they are ready for them. While we have some questions pre-prepared for the panel there will be time allocated for Q&A from the audience.

Panel

Professor Brent Ritchie, Dean, University of Queensland Business School

Professor Perry Hobson, Director, Breda University of Applied Science (The Netherlands)

Dr Allison Anderson, Principle. Episteme Consulting

Dr Antje Martins, Chief Training Manager, Earthcheck

Using AI Creatively and Responsibly in Teaching and Research

Professor Ashish Sinha, Professor in Marketing, University of Queensland Business School

The use of Large Language Models (LLMs) is becoming increasingly popular and opening the door to countless possibilities in academia. When used responsibly, LLMs can drastically boost productivity. But what truly sets Generative AI apart is how it can identify overlooked gaps in both teaching and research. During this session, you’ll get hands-on practice using Generative AI in teaching and research. We’ll explore how it can turn complex academic papers into fun learning tools, how interactive games can help students learn through role-playing scenarios, foster design thinking exercises, generate quick case studies for in-class discussions and how AI can even support work-integrated learning. We’ll also discuss how GenAI can enrich our research practices by understanding its ethical application to various phases of project development and data analysis.  

No previous experience with LLMs is needed, but please ensure you have access to ChatGPT.

Afternoon Refreshments

CAUTHE Mentoring Session

Collect your afternoon tea, locate your CAUTHE Mentor and find a space to chat.

Reflection on day’s events

Presentation of Awards and Bursaries

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