Join us to celebrate women advancing forestry research. This year’s International Women’s Day theme, Balance the Scales, challenges us to consider how equity in forestry research strengthens both our institutions and the forest ecosystems we steward.

Format: In-person with livestream

Audience: Open to all FRI members plus UniSC staff and students, industry, government and community partners

Cost: Free (registration essential)

Register online (registrations close on Sunday, 1 March)

Program 

10–11am | Spotlight on Women in Forest Research, featuring: 

• Professor Tripti Singh, Director – National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life 
• Professor Claudia Romero, Senior Research Fellow – Tropical Forests and People Research Centre
• Tolita Davis-Angeles, a proud Cobble-Cobble woman, Consultant – Gandan Yarnings

11am–12pm | Panel Discussion, exploring leadership, equity, and the future of forestry research

Chaired by Jacquie Martin, CEO – Forestry Australia

Panellists: 

• Lyndall Bull, Vice President – Forestry Australia
• Charlotte Raven, Research Fellow – UniSC Forest Research Institute
• Dr Leanda Garvie, Lecturer – UniSC School of Business and Creative Industries
• Kelly Stewart, General Manager – UniSC Forest Research Institute

12–1pm | Networking Lunch

Enjoy a tasty lunch with time for informal discussion and connection