OctoberVET and Holmesglen Research Collaborations: present and future
2026 marks a decade since the foundation of Holmesglen’s Centre for Applied Research and Innovation (the Centre). During that time, we have offered a range of research-based projects in AVETRA’s OctoberVET calendar. This has provided an opportunity for Holmesglen researchers to share their research, contribute to the improvement of teaching and learning, and provide the groundwork for further research and innovation.
Rather than cover our considerable achievements of the past ten years, the Centre has decided to conduct a programme that looks forward with the aptly titled ‘New Directions in Applied Research: the Holmesglen Experience.’
Session 1 - 22nd October
Research Collaborations: present and future This session explores Holmesglen’s role as a research and innovation partner through collaborative projects with industry, universities, and community organisations. Highlights include Holmesglen’s partnership with Building 4.0 Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), the Care Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), the Care Economy Centre of Excellence, and the Applied Research and Innovation (ARI) program. The session will showcase projects delivered, demonstrating how applied research can solve real-world industry problems. In addition, findings from a joint research project between Holmesglen and Charles Darwin University (CDU) will be presented, examining recent VET qualification reforms and the costs associated with training package churn.
We look forward to having you there online!
AVETRA