Disability Innovators at UQ - In-person event

Join us for this landmark moment at The University of Queensland (UQ) as we take our next bold steps towards building a more inclusive research culture across UQ. Disability Innovators at UQ is an in-person event aimed at showcasing UQ’s deliberate intent and purposeful action to be a national and international leader in disability inclusion research, co-design, and community partnership. Featuring lived experience, sector leaders, and collaborative innovation, it highlights UQ’s vision for a more just and inclusive society.

Why attend?

• Hear the latest updates on the UQ Champions of Change Disability Innovation and Research Plan, including key progress, milestones, and next steps.
• Be among the first to engage with the Universitas 21 Disability Inclusion Policy Mapping Project and its vision for a more inclusive academic future.
• Hear from the BEL and HMBS Faculty, Major Initiatives and researchers from the Disability and Health event series showcasing research capabilities at UQ.
• Learn about opportunities to collaborate, get involved, and be part of the change.

Program Overview

1. Update on the UQ Disability Inclusion Research and Innovation Plan (DIRIP)
2. Introduction of the UQ Disability Collaboratory, an outcome of the DIRIP
3. Showcase of Disability Research at UQ
4. Presentation of the Universitas21 Disability Inclusion Research Mapping Report

Who should attend

Industry or government partners, Media, UQ staff or researchers, Staff or researchers at another university.

Location

Room 273, Global Change Institute (20), St Lucia campus.