A Three-Part Online Writing Workshop Series for AARES Members‬

Date

12 to 27 November 2025

Time

9:30- 11:00 AWST / 12:30-14:00 AEDT

Venue

These workshops will be online. Links and calendar invites to join the 3 sessions will be sent to the email address used in registration.

Speakers

Jason Downs - On The Reg

Dr Jason Downs bridges the gap between academic research and real-world innovation in‬ higher education. With over two decades of global experience, from Australia to Vietnam,‬‭ Jason brings a fresh, internationally informed perspective to educational leadership. His‬ work spans shaping institutional policies to exploring AI's potential in learning and research,‭ always with an eye on practical, forward-thinking solutions.‬

Jason has led courses across Asia-Pacific, including Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong,‬‭ Shanghai, Jakarta, and Australia. He has experience teaching large undergraduate courses‬ and courses at the postgraduate level. This global perspective informs his work in‬ educational policy, programme design, and stakeholder engagement.‬

Jason has led teams responsible for institutional Academic Integrity, Quality and Standards,‬ and programme design. He is committed to excellence in education and is particularly‬ interested in AI's transformative potential in learning and research.‬

Beyond his professional work, Jason co-hosts the successful podcast "On The Reg" with‬‭ Professor Inger Mewburn, which has garnered over 100,000 downloads. This platform‬ allows him to share insights and engage with a broader audience on topics related to higher‬‭ education and beyond.‬

You must be a current AARES Member to participate in this training.

Price

Ordinary Member Cost: $0.00
Student Member Cost: $0.00
Emeritus Member Cost: $0.00
Non Members Cost: $0.00

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Description

This comprehensive three-session workshop series is designed to enhance the writing skills of researchers across agricultural and resource economics.

Each 90-minute‬ session builds systematically on the previous one, providing participants with practical tools‬ to strengthen their writing and leverage AI effectively in their writing‬ practice.‬

The series addresses fundamental writing challenges whilst integrating cutting-edge AI tools,‬ ensuring participants develop both solid foundational skills and contemporary approaches to‬ academic writing.‬ Delivered by Jason Downs from On The Reg.

Dates for the three sessions:

November 12th 9:30- 11:00 AWST / 12:30-14:00 AEDT (Wednesday)

November 19th 9:30- 11:00 AWST / 12:30-14:00 AEDT (Wednesday)

November 27th 9:30- 11:00 AWST / 12:30-14:00 AEDT (Thursday)

Workshop Series Overview‬

‭Session 1: Writing Logically Connected Sentences (12 Nov 9.30-11am AWST)‬

‭This foundational session focuses on the building blocks of clear academic argument.‬ Participants will learn how to construct sentences that flow seamlessly together, creating‬ compelling and logical prose that guides readers effortlessly through complex ideas.‬

‭Session 2: Powerful Introductions and Conclusions (19 Nov 9.30-11am AWST)‬

‭Building on the sentence-level skills from Session 1, this workshop explores how to craft‬ compelling openings and endings for academic papers. Participants will learn to create‬ introductions that engage readers and conclusions that reinforce their research‬ contributions.‬

‭Session 3: AI-Enhanced Academic Writing (27 Nov 9.30-11am AWST)‬

‭This final session demonstrates how to leverage AI tools to enhance the writing techniques‬ learned in Sessions 1 and 2. Participants will explore practical applications of AI for‬ improving sentence flow, refining introductions and conclusions, and streamlining their‬ overall writing process.‬

Events

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