The journey to creating research with impact starts with engagement. And the key to beginning any research journey is to seek to listen and work with those who want, need and will use your research. But what’s the best way to go about this? 

In the second episode of Impact at UTS, you’ll hear from two researchers at the top of their game who are carving out their own unique impact pathways through engagement with communities outside of the academy. 

Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt shares how her team’s research has been central to fostering Indigenous empowerment through deep engagement with the Bowraville community in the Mid North Coast hinterland of New South Wales. 

And Associate Professor David Suggett, a marine biologist with the Climate Change Cluster, discusses how he and his team have found a small solution to a big problem facing the world’s largest reef. This solution came about by engaging with those whose life and livelihoods are tied to the health of the Great Barrier Reef. 

*Please be aware. If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, this episode contains names of deceased persons.* 

To find out more visit reshub.uts.edu.au 

Featured in episode two of Impact at UTS 

Host and Associate Professor Martin Bliemel, the Associate Dean of Research for the Faculty of Transdisciplinary Innovation 

Julian Zipparo, Executive Manager of Research Engagement at the UTS Research Office 

Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt, Director of Research at the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education & Research 

Associate Professor David Suggett, Climate Change Cluster 

Impact Studios producer/journalist Cassandra Steeth 

The Impact at UTS podcast is made by Impact Studios at the University of Technology Sydney, an audio production house funded by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research.