REDI Program

2024 has been a year of many proud moments for the REDI Program! Our fellows have kept themselves busy with publishing new scientific articles, advancing their research projects, presenting at conferences around the world, and enhancing their international experiences through their secondments. This year we also had the opportunity to gather our REDI community during the second REDI Symposium in Barcelona and Melbourne, providing fellows with training to enhance transferable skills, networking activities, and feedback sessions to help with the continuous improvement of the program. We are #REDI to see what new achievements and opportunities the new year will bring! Happy holidays to all of you and stay tuned! #REDIProgram #PhD #PhDLife #Research #Researchers #ResearchImpactEU #EUInnovation

Heritage Coexistence event took place in the MPavilion designed by Tadao Ando on December 11th, in the Queen Victoria Gardens. The Gardens are recognised as being of State Significance and listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, with many heritage monuments inside as well. But all of this takes place on Country, on the unceded lands of the people of the Eastern Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land where the MPavilion now stands. I want to pay my respects to their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. They have been caring for this Country for thousands of generations and created multiple, invaluable, tangible and intangible, spatial and temporal layers of heritage, that we live today and that will continue to live in the future. The main idea behind the Heritage Coexistence concept that I developed is to bring together Western (Euro-centric) and Indigenous ideas of heritage in an open-ended and experimental way and allow other forms of heritage to emerge. The intent was to spark a debate and pose questions rather than seek answers. The incredible Professor Laurajane Smith, dr Beau de Belle and Rob Adams AM, in conversation with me brought together incredible insights and questions drawing from their unique and diverse experiences and practices. Then, as the sun set, a work that I produced as a heritage coexistence experiment with the Tadao Ando’s pavilion, the Queen Victoria Gardens and ideas on heritage using the LIDAR technology. In Tadao Ando’s space, the point cloud scans of the pavilion and its surroundings created an experimental visual experience of these elements dissolving and blending into coexistence – in this way, re-thinking the hierarchies and layers of heritage and extending on the questions opened that day. The animation and projection mapping was done by 3D motion design artist Marvin Gerrald. Thank you RMIT University, Suzie Attiwill, Roger Kemp, Phoebe Whitman, Elaine Chia and everyone else who helped shape this event. Huge thank you to the audiences who joined and enriched the conversation. For more heritage encounters follow: https://lnkd.in/gTQZANMM Photography by Leo Showell Link to event: https://lnkd.in/gbpc-rFg REDI Program Naomi Milgrom Foundation

I’m so excited to invite you to Heritage Coexistence - the event that I am organising for the MPavilion Season 11 Home Ground edition. It will be a thought-provoking talk and a visual experience that sees heritage from new, open-ended angles. Questions of heritage can be fraught. This event begins with a talk focusing on the intertwined First Nations, colonial, and natural heritage embedded in Queen Victoria Gardens. The discussion will feature Professor Laurajane Smith, Dr Beau de Belle, and Rob Adams AM, who will bring Western and Indigenous architectural and cultural perspectives together and allow alternate forms of heritage to emerge. The conversation will then expand to a city scale, and audiences are encouraged to ask questions and contribute to help push ideas into new territory. Then, as the sun sets, the internal geometries of the pavilion will become a canvas for an immersive light installation. It’s a work that creatively adapts the duplicate light detection and ranging technology (LIDAR) used in geological mapping to trace the familiar details of the pavilion and project them back in strange new ways. When: December 11th, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Where: MPavilion, Queen Victoria Gardens Book your tickets on the link: https://lnkd.in/gbpc-rFg (it's free, but bookings are recommended) Thanks Marvin Gerrald for projection mapping and animation. ArchitectureAu selected Heritage Coexistence as one of the top architecture and design events from Home Ground: https://lnkd.in/g9AVmXUD And it was also shared on What's On Melbourne: https://lnkd.in/gmD3CCiP If you're in Melbourne, please join us! Thanks Elaine Chia, Suzie Attiwill, Roger Kemp, Andy Miller, Phoebe Whitman for all your support. RMIT University supports this event. REDI Program https://lnkd.in/gKAc6S6h #MPavilion #Melbourne #heritage

Last week I checked another Australian state off my list, South Australia! When I attended the CAMS2024 conference and presented my research on Hybrid Lattice structures. The conference was hosted at the University of South Australia in Adelaide. I had a great time in another beautiful Australian city with sunshine and blue skies. While there I was able to attend other presentations by researchers in my field and build new relationships through the networking events. I'd like to thank my supervisors (Justin Dirrenberger & Andrey Molotnikov), friends, and colleagues for their continued support as well as for attending my presentation. Lastly, the REDI Program for this amazing PhD experience without which none of this would be possible. Here's to future conferences! #RMITUniversity #CNAM #REDIProgram #PhDLife

During the REDI Symposium in Barcelona, fellows and their supervisors participated in a series of enriching activities aimed at building connections and enhancing the overall program experience. We extend our gratitude to all facilitators for their invaluable contributions: ▪️ An ice-breaker session was facilitated by Associate Professor Andrea Eckersley from the School of Graduate Research, RMIT University. Participants were invited to explain their research projects, which served as a creative way to get to know each other better, setting a welcoming tone for the event. ▪️ Andrea also participated in a meeting with REDI fellows and Kinga Kónya, the REDI Project Manager, that provided a platform to receive feedback and suggestions about the program. Participants in this session engaged in a group activity to discuss recent developments and address five main challenges identified. ▪️ A workshop on research collaboration opportunities was held as a parallel session for REDI supervisors attending the event. Facilitated by RMIT Europe’s pre-award team, the session explored potential research collaborations under the Horizon Europe framework and within the REDI network. This session was led by Roger Singleton Escofet, Manager of Research & Impact at RMIT Europe. ▪️ A hybrid session between Barcelona and Melbourne introduced the Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA). Facilitated by Joaquín Capablo Sesé, the Vice-Chair of the MCAA’s Spanish Chapter, this live session provided a general overview of the MCAA’s activities and benefits for the fellows. ▪️ A working session facilitated by Andrea Eckersley on cotutelle arrangements in the REDI Program brought together supervisors from Europe and Australia to share experiences and best practices in joint PhD supervision. Thank you to all the fellows and supervisors for their active participation and valuable feedback which are essential for the ongoing improvement of the REDI program. #REDI #REDIProgram #Symposium #PhD #Feedback #Collaboration #ResearchOpportunities #Cotutelle #MSCA #Research

At the REDI Symposium, fellows engaged in dynamic activities aimed at strengthening connections and enhancing the overall experience of the program. ▪️ A hybrid session was held between Barcelona and Melbourne for the REDI4Research Group elections. During this live session, fellows had the opportunity to vote and select four new members from the nominees, fostering leadership and representation within the community. ▪️ A feedback session with the REDI Project Management Team provided fellows the chance to share their insights and suggestions on various aspects of the event. This valuable feedback will guide improvements for future events, ensuring an even better experience next year. Thank you to all the fellows for their active participation and constructive feedback, which are crucial for the continuous enhancement of the REDI program! #REDI #REDIProgram #Symposium #PhD #Feedback #MSCA #Collaboration Kinga Kónya

Today we celebrate 3D Printing Day! 3D printing is reshaping how industries and academia approach manufacturing, unlocking innovative solutions for the future. Our REDI fellow, Jose Manuel Crego Lozares, is exploring one of the newest frontiers in Additive Manufacturing at the Institut für Laser- und Anlagensystemtechnik / iLAS at Hamburg University of Technology and RMIT Centre for Additive Manufacturing at RMIT University. José's research focuses on manufacturing bimetallic interfaces of copper- and nickel-based alloys using powder bed fusion for extreme environments like aerospace. This year, José travelled to Melbourne, Australia, where he produced his first batch of bimetallic samples. His work aims to tackle the challenge of cracking between alloys and pave the way for stronger, more reliable parts for critical applications. Read more about his project here: https://lnkd.in/dXeR7xmP #3DPrinting #3DPrintingDay #REDI #REDIProgram #Research #PhD #Multimaterial #MetalAlloys #Innovation #AdditiveManufacturing

At the REDI Symposium in #Barcelona, fellows engaged in sessions designed to enhance transferrable skills applicable to their research projects and future careers. A special thanks to all the facilitators for sharing their valuable insights and knowledge: Helena González-Burón, Ph.D. and Oriol Marimon Garrido from Big Van Ciencia delivered a practical and engaging training session on scientific communication during which fellows learnt about the fundamentals of building a connection with their audience. Fidel Bellmunt Montagut and Gabriela Irrazabal facilitated a workshop on Open Science, introducing concepts such as open access publishing, citizen science and research data management focusing on both European and Australian requirements. Gavin Lucas from TPM Science provided some essential tools and concepts for scientists looking to publish their work during his scientific writing session. Fellows gained an understanding of the structure of research papers, focusing on the purpose of each section and how they interconnect. Brian Cahill and Anna Muro presented about mental health and wellbeing, providing an overview of the general state of mental health and wellbeing of early-stage researchers in Europe followed by a two-hour practical training based on the big five criteria coming from evidence-based practices for wellbeing promotion. Thank you to all the fellows for their positive contributions and active participation in the sessions! #REDI #REDIProgram #Symposium #PhD #TranferrableSkills #Workshops #Trainings #ScientificCommunication #ScientificWriting #OpenScience #MentalHealth #Researchers

Last week, we were delighted to host the second REDI symposium in #Barcelona and #Melbourne, bringing together the REDI community once again. This event offered a fantastic platform for fellows and their supervisors to participate in sessions focused on community building, exchanging best practices, and networking to inspire new research ideas. Attendees also enjoyed social activities, including a networking dinner and a river cruise. Thank you to everyone involved in the organisation of the events in both locations. Special thanks to the RMIT Europe team, Adrianne Marie Corona and TBS Education - Barcelona for hosting us here in Barcelona and to our RMIT University colleagues in Melbourne. We look forward to seeing you next year! #REDI #Symposium #PhD #DoctoralExcellence #NetworkingEvent #TBS #RMITUniversity

Last night, six #REDI fellows delivered insightful and engaging scientific talks at two bars in Barcelona, sharing their research and knowledge with the general public. The event, held in collaboration with Pint Of Science ES, provided an excellent platform for our fellows to practise their science communication skills and to interact with members of the audience. Thank you to everyone who joined us and see you next year for the next edition! #Pint25ES #Pint25BCN #ScienceTalks Charu Negi | Juan Pablo Cavalieri | Björn Komander | Yinchu L. | Nithya D S | Runeal Ramma