edVirtus 2-Day Effective Writing Course

Join Dr James Hanson and learn how to use 'argument mapping' as a planning technique to write documents that are clear, concise, compelling and convincing.

This technique helps writers to inform and persuade busy readers in complex workplace environments such as governments and corporations. Clear writing requires clear thinking which is not always easy when dealing with technical or complex issues. Argument mapping helps us to clarify our thinking, as we plan our writing, and to zoom in on the essentials of the message we are trying to send.

The course focuses on writing clearly and concisely about complex topics, writing persuasively in the face of contestability and writing strategically when the stakes are high. The course learning outcome is that participants will be able to use argument mapping to plan and write documents that are clear, concise and, when necessary, persuasive and strategically compelling.

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March

The Defence Industry Leadership Program has played a pivotal role in nurturing the growth of more than 370 defence industry leaders since its establishment in 2010.

Beyond Service is a 2½-day residential wellness retreat designed specifically for women veterans who are ready for space to breathe, reconnect, reset, and feel understood.

August

The Women in Defence Industry Leadership Accelerator Program is specifically tailored for early-career formal and informal female STEM leaders in the defence industry who are transitioning from technical expert to technical leader. .

The Women in Defence Industry Leadership Accelerator Program is specifically tailored for early-career formal and informal female STEM leaders in the defence industry who are transitioning from technical expert to technical leader. .

October

Events for the spouses/partners of current- and former-serving ADF members.

December

Adelaide has been confirmed as the host city for Undersea Defence Technology in 2026.

KADEX 2026, one of the largest defence industry exhibitions in Korea, is happening from 8 December to 11 December 2026.

June

The 5th Australian Space Cyber Forum will be held in Adelaide on 8–9 June 2027, bringing together national and international experts to address one of the space industry’s growing challenges: cybersecurity and the protection of space systems and infrastructure.