Partnerships | Impact, collaboration and incentives: How UNSW is redefining research excellence

In this episode, we are joined by Bronwyn Fox, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Enterprise at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), to explore how one of Australia’s leading research universities is redefining research excellence through collaboration, innovation, and impact. Bronwyn shares how UNSW is transforming its research culture—embedding entrepreneurship across disciplines, investing in shared infrastructure, and creating new pathways to turn discovery into societal and economic value. From building an ecosystem that connects researchers, founders, and investors, to rethinking how impact is recognised and rewarded, to fostering a culture where collaboration and co-creation thrive, this conversation offers practical insights for institutions seeking to align excellence with purpose and build research systems that truly make a difference.