UNE International Capacity Building

The fourth cohort of the ACIAR supported John Allwright Fellowship – Executive Leadership Program completed their two year journey last week in Sydney with our team of facilitators from UNE. Congratulations to all participants for their achievements! @ACIARAustralia

ACIAR supported researchers in the Philippines examine value chain adjustments to impact small island Calamansi Lime farmers. @ACIARAustralia | @GEAReDglobal

Our JDF Vietnam participants have been with us in Australia over the last two weeks spending time completing their leadership development program in Brisbane and Canberra. @ACIARAustralia | @GEAReDglobal

This week we have much to celebrate, with two key members of our team graduating. Ei Mon with a PHD and Skye with a M. Rural Science. Congratulations and thank you for all that you do to make the team and all participants shine. @GEAReDglobal

A big component of #JDF program is the research projects that everyone works on through the program. As is tradition, these projects were presented at ACIAR house last week. Giving each of our Indonesian fellows a chance to showcase the impact of their learnings. @ACIARAustralia

Over the last week, the JDF Indonesia cohort have been in Sydney. The week was spent developing the groups strategic planning and governance skills but there was time for a trip to the Sydney Fish Market to learn about a crucial element of the supply chain.   @ACIARAustralia

The JDF Pacific program has kicked off in Suva, Fiji over the last week. With participants from Tonga, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands making up this cohort, we’re excited to support each fellow as they continue to develop as strong leaders. @aciaraustralia | @gearedglobal

An integral component of the Meryl Williams Fellowship are opportunities for career development. Recently MWF Fellows Dr Balanay and Dr Romo have taken advantage of the fellowship’s professional placement program. Read More - geared.global/our-stories/a3… @ACIARAustralia | @uneintdev

The John Dillon Fellowship program for the Indonesia cohort was launched today in Bogor, Indonesia. Established in 2002, the Fellowship aims to support outstanding agricultural research. Supported by #ACIAR and @UniNewEngland Find out more: bit.ly/33WQ4m8

Over the next two weeks, you’ll find Professor Rebecca Spence and Associate Professor Phil Harrell in Samoa! Where they are piloting a facilitation program, designed to enable us to grow our team of facilitators across the Asia Pacific region and beyond!

Be sure to get your application in for the 2023 John Allwright Fellowship!

It’s always fantastic to see our fellows thrive! Ma. Cecilia Alaban is a Research Specialist at @dostpcaarrd and a #MWF. Cel has recently been recognised as ‘Most Outstanding Employee’! Congratulations Cel, we can’t wait to see what you achieve next!

It's great to see our JDF fellow, @shanice_vanhaef being recognised for her fantastic work at the Australian Pulse Conference this week!

Fantastic to see fellows from both cohorts of the #MerylWilliamsFellowship with leaders from @ACIARAustralia at the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry!

Pleased to meet in person our #ACIAR alumni from across the #Pacific 🇫🇯 🇵🇬 🇰🇮 🇼🇸 🇹🇴 🇹🇻 🇻🇺 We’re celebrating both their achievements to ensure #foodsecurity & improved #livelihoods & celebrating women in agricultural research this #IWD2023!

Happy Women's Day to John Dillon Fellow Hadasha Bongat! #IWD2023 ! Congratulations on a well deserved feature via link below👇

Always great to hear about the personal leadership journeys of young scientists, extension staff and policymakers. Philippines 🇵🇭 cohort of ACIAR John Dillon Fellowship very inspiring! ⁦@uneintdev⁩ ⁦@afsnsw⁩ ⁦@dfat⁩ ⁦@AusAmbPH⁩ ⁦@SenatorWong⁩

The #JDF Philippines cohort made their way to Canberra last week were fellows had the opportunity to deliver presentations on the results of their JDF research projects at ACIAR House and to spend time with the ACIAR team as well as research project managers. @aciar @unentdev

JDF Philippines fellows have been in Brisbane this week. Undertaking training and gaining exposure to Australian agricultural research. JDF aims to support scientists to progress their careers and we are thrilled to be able to work with such an incredible group. @aciar @unentdev

International Day of Women and Girls in Science