How liveable is Melbourne really? In what ways are our social and environmental challenges interrelated? How might we move beyond GDP and measure our holistic progress as a city?

 Join us to launch Australia’s first data-informed City Portrait. The evening will include engaging discussion and celebration, with a selection of leaders across research, policy and […]

Open Research Practices for Social Change The drive towards open research practices is increasing at a fast pace. From open access publishing, to developing and using open source tools, to sharing data for future use, while ensuring transparency and reflexivity, researchers are encouraged to embed openness in research practice. Beyond sharing with academic colleagues, can […]

Circularity is a two-day event brought to you by the ACE Hub, for industry, government, and academia to share knowledge, collaborate and drive actionable change toward a more circular future. Over the two days, circular economy practitioners, business and government leaders, sustainability professionals, environment & sustainability manager, and academics will come together to discuss the […]

Join RMIT for the official launch of RMIT University’s Centre for Organisations and Social Change (COSC). We invite you to discover how COSC can support organisations to drive a business agenda that promotes transformative social change. The event will feature an introduction from RMIT’s ADVC Research and Innovation Professor Swee Mak, Director of the Social Change […]

Do you want to make a BIG difference in sustainability but don't know how? Understanding the huge challenges we face, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.  Procurement professionals - it’s time for you to make an IMPACT! The Big Ideas Summit, a significant global series for procurement and supply chain professionals, is bringing together Australia’s impact […]

RMIT University is delighted to host Dr Lucy Montgomery, Professor of Knowledge Innovation at Curtin University, for a keynote address on Wednesday 22 November as part of the Social Change Symposium. In this talk, Professor Montgomery will introduce the Curtin Open Knowledge Initiative, a project born out of frustration and intended to help senior leaders look beyond league […]

Are you considering your career options? Come along to the Study Melbourne Future Founders Festival brought to you by Study Melbourne and StartSpace to explore entrepreneurship as a career path. Hear inspiring founder stories, gain valuable practical advice and expand your connections. The Festival includes a full day and evening featuring inspiring panel talks, interactive sessions and a joyful celebration surrounded […]

The Kinaway Chamber of Commerce is proud to present The Victorian Aboriginal Business Awards 2023. This awards night celebrates Kinaway certified businesses who are achieving outstanding results in their industries as well as our Corporate Partners who are leading Indigenous procurement and collaborations with our businesses. This year, we will be hosting the awards at […]

Get together with mindful entrepreneurs at Into Coffee - a zero waste coffee shop in Collingwood – opened by our very own Luke Phillips. The Social Impact Meetup aims to create a shared space for the wonderful people involved in the world of business for impact. All are welcome: not-for-profits, profit-for-purpose, charities, or simply individuals interested in […]