Monday, July 6, 2026

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Overview

FREE HERDSA WORKSHOP

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Details

Facilitators Dr Lee Partridge, University of Western Australia Aim The workshop will aim to demystify some of the unknowns related to the HERDSA Fellowship. With the regular influx of new members and turnover of some old members that occurs each year at conference time, knowledge of the HERDSA Fellowship for many members remains incomplete or non-existent. In order to grow the Fellowship community more members need to have an accurate understanding of what it is, who it is for, the benefits it brings and the requirements needed to achieve Fellowship status. Focus The workshop will provide a practical exploration of the Fellowship process and requirements. Overview The workshop is intended for HERDSA members. new and old, who wish to learn more about the HERDSA Fellowship and make a preliminary start on developing the portfolio requirements. It will cover: Background of the Fellowship Structure of the Fellowship Opportunity to develop initial plan for own Fellowship Opportunity to begin writing an initial statement addressing one of the Fellowship criteria Opportunity to give and receive feedback on developing Fellowship portfolio Workshop plan Starting with a welcome and icebreaker activity, the workshop will continue with the following: Outline of the background and structure of the Fellowship with relevant instruction documents. Discuss and pose early questions participants may have related to the Fellowship development Plan an overview of their potential Fellowship portfolio addressing the focus of each assessment. criterion Share plans with workshop participants. Examine the internal structure of the portfolio focusing on how to address the criteria. Begin writing the first section (description and outcome) of a single criterion. Discuss progress with participants. Write second section (Refection and learning). Discuss progress with participants. Write final section (Further development). Discuss progress with participants. Review Fellow participants’ completed written criterion providing constructive feedback. List common pitfalls, muddiest point and next steps planning.