The Greenhouse

Speaker: Dr Sarah Meachem
Date: Thur 20 February 2025 - Completed, see recording below.
Time: 12:00 - 12:45 pm AEST
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/aips-tall-conversations-policy-101

Policy 101
This Tall Conversation will share what I have learnt from my 20 years of experience in political advocacy (state and federal) in the scientific landscape. This will be an informal presentation where I share some basics of the political machinery, how to engage and cultivate productive relationships with politicians, how to maximise your voice being heard and how to increase your ability to influence decision-making whilst simultaneously helping them achieve their legacy. To do this, I will share with you what makes them tick!

Presentation Recording

Speaker: Dr Joshua Pate
Date: Thu 20 March 2025. Completed, see recording below
Time: 12:00 - 12:45 pm AEST
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-aips-tall-conversations-ten-curious-questions-behind-the-scenes-of-a-tedx-talk

Ten Curious Questions: Behind the Scenes of a TEDx Talk
Ever wondered what goes into crafting a TEDx talk? Let's pull back the curtain together. In our upcoming chat, we'll explore questions like:

• • How do you discover that one idea worth sharing?
  • What's the journey from a simple thought to standing on that red dot?
  • Is memorising every word a must, or is there room for spontaneity?

We'll also see how distilling complex ideas for TEDx mirrors the Young Tall Poppy experience. Whether you're dreaming of giving a TEDx talk or just curious about the process, join us for a friendly and insightful conversation.

Presentation Recording

Speaker: Dr JJ Richardson
Date: Tue 15 April 2025. Completed, see recording below.
Time: 12:00 - 12:45 pm AEST
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/aips-tall-conversations-translating-research-into-impact

Translating Research to Impact
Research impact is becoming more important each year and is being asked for in grants, promotion processes, and by the public because the general consensus is that what scientists do should matter outside of academia. In this crash course, we'll go over the basics of approaching research translation, focusing on defining your user, customer, and beneficiary. This will aid in reframing your research for grants and improve discussions with industry partners and tech transfer offices.

Dr. JJ Richardson is a Future Fellow at RMIT with multiple spin-outs and products on the market. When he's not researching how nanomaterials can be used to improve agriculture, he is working on innovation frameworks and teaching Entrepreneurship for Researchers.

Presentation Recording

Speaker: Ella Legg
Date:  Mon 29 July 2025.
Time: 12:00 - 12:45pm AEST
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/aips-tall-conversations-telling-your-story  (NEW Zoom link - please reregister)

Telling Your Story: why 'story' matters more than ever
Storytelling isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a strategic asset. Drawing on Ella’s 30+ years in journalism and corporate communications, it unpacks how stories shape perception, influence reputation, and connect people to purpose.

Presentation Recording

Speaker: Dr Sarah Hellewell
Date: Thu 16 Oct 2025
Time: 12:00 - 12:45 pm AEST
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/aips-tall-conversations-writing-for-the-conversation

Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83260708191

Writing for The Conversation
A description of this talk is being finalised. Please check back again.

Presentation Recording

Speaker: Dr Shane Huntington OAM
Date: Wed 19 November 2025 -
Time: 10:00 - 10:45 pm AEST
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/aips-tall-conversations-with-dr-shane-huntington-oam

The Importance of Communication
We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr Shane Huntington OAM join us for November's Tall Conversation. Shane is a prolific science communicator, founder of the Photon podcast network, and a long-time advocate for meaningful public engagement. This session will be run as an open conversation rather than a workshop - an opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas, and hear directly from one of Australia’s most experienced voices in science communication.

Presentation Recording