CSI UWA Research Webinar series
Expand your knowledge with our monthly free webinars
Welcome to the Centre for Social Impact UWA Research Webinar series! Our seminars are designed to bring you the latest research and evaluation work in the field of social impact.
Open to the public, these engaging sessions feature experts, academics, and hybrid discussions, covering a wide range of social issues. From community mental health to workplace sexual harassment and homelessness programs, our esteemed speakers delve into these topics and more. Each webinar lasts an hour and includes a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about social impact to stay informed about the latest research and findings. Join us on the first Tuesday of every month to hear from Australia's leading authority in social impact education and research. To tune in simply click on the free registration link below.
Street vending is one of the most visible forms of necessity entrepreneurship in the informal economy, shaping everyday life across the Global South and increasingly in the Global North.
Often micro-scale and family-run, street vendors play a vital role in meeting daily consumer needs. While widely recognised for generating income and sustaining livelihoods, street vending is also marked by instability, limited growth potential, and exposure to regulatory pressures.
As part of the CSI UWA Research Webinar Series, join us to explore whether street vending can meaningfully reduce multidimensional poverty, that is assessing not only income but also housing, education, and access to services. In doing so, this webinar sheds light on the complex socio-economic barriers that constrain vendors’ ability to achieve lasting improvements in their well-being.
Speaker
Donella Caspersz is an Associate Professor in Management and Organisations at the University of Western Australia Business School, where she also serves as Director of UN PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education). Her work sits at the intersection of management and employment relations, with a particular focus on family business. Donella is also deeply committed to advancing excellence in higher education teaching and learning, bringing both scholarly insight and practical expertise to her research and the classroom.
- Date: Tuesday 8 September 2026
- Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (AWST) - Presentation followed by Q&A
- Online only
- Free event but registration is essential to access the webinar
