ARS Conference 2026: Professional Development Opportunities

August 12, 2026

Things to consider before writing a manuscript for submission to a journal

Paul Novelly – Editor-in-Chief, the Rangeland Journal Email: penovelly@gmail.com

Publication of scientific findings is important, both because it extends knowledge, and because it can be important in career development.

One of the more challenging aspects is knowing how to begin. Authors often spend considerable time on preparing and writing a manuscript for submission to a journal, but the rejection rate for manuscripts submitted to journals averages over 50%. For some journals, it is much higher.

Why is that, and how can you increase your ability to turn your research or your ideas into a successful paper?

How should you present your research, and what are publishers (or some of them) actually looking for?

A session is planned to be held at the ARS Conference in Darwin in September to explore ways that you can improve your chances of having your manuscript accepted. This will not be a writing workshop, but rather how to approach the publication process, and an outline of factors that writers should consider before they start to write.

Come along if you think it could be useful to you.

Thinking about running your own private advisory business?

Dionne Walsh – Managing Director, Range IQ Email: dionne@rangeiq.com.au

I’ve been approached by several young professionals asking how they can position themselves to become private advisors to the pastoral industry. In the spirit of “giving back” to a profession I love, I will be running a professional development Q+A session at the ARS Conference in Darwin in September. I’ll try to rope in some other advisors to join me so you can get a diversity of perspectives!

The workshop will cover important attributes and skills required for success. We can cover some potential pitfalls and traps for private advisors, and provide tips for starting and managing an advisory business.

We need more advisors coming along to take the reins from those of us in the twilight of our careers. Feel free to come along if you’re curious about becoming a private advisor!

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