Program
Research Symposium Program
Health starts with us: Nurses and midwives leading innovative health research
Wednesday 18 June 2025 - Clayton Campus
9am-1:30pm
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Monash Nursing and Midwifery is holding a research symposium to showcase some of the fantastic research work that we are leading and to enhance opportunities for potential new research partnerships. Nurses and midwives are the biggest group of healthcare workers and are involved in all aspects of health care from primary public health and providing bedside care, to hospital management and health policy. Our nurse and midwife researchers are driving innovation and improving patient outcomes across a spectrum of areas. Come along to hear what nurse and midwife researchers are working on and consider how research can be optimised with new partnerships.
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Research showcase presentations
Have you ever wondered what research nurses and midwives do? Have you ever considered including a nurse or midwife on your research team, but were unsure what value they would add? In a series of short presentations, key Monash Nursing and Midwifery researchers will showcase their research and demonstrate the range of methods and clinical interest, broad networks and collaborative practice, and core research capabilities our researchers possess. Each presenter will highlight the significance of their work and demonstrate the impact nurse and midwifery research has on innovating healthcare and improving patient care.
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Panel discussion
This panel discussion will explore the critical role of collaboration in advancing healthcare research and will bring together experts from Monash University, hospital services, healthcare research, and policymaking to discuss strategies for fostering meaningful and impactful partnerships. Panelists will share insights into the vital role nurses and midwives play in driving research and innovation in healthcare, while addressing barriers and enablers to bridging the gap between academia, clinical practice, and policy. The discussion will highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, resource-sharing, and leveraging diverse expertise to address complex healthcare challenges. Attendees will gain practical insights into building and sustaining partnerships and an appreciation of how nurse and midwife researchers can add value to healthcare research.
This engaging session promises to inspire and equip participants with the tools to create collaborative networks that advance the future of healthcare research.
Panelists
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