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.
Program Overview
9:00 – 9:45am – Opening Remarks and Presentations
- Update on the UQ Disability Inclusion Research and Innovation Plan (DIRIP)
- Introduction of the UQ Disability Collaboratory, an outcome of the DIRIP
Who should attend? Industry or government partners, media, UQ staff, and staff at other universities.
9:45 – 9:55am – Morning tea
9:55 – 11:00am – Workshop and Pitches
- Showcase of Disability Research at UQ
- Workshop on Disability Research at UQ
Who should attend? Researchers or partners interested in co-designing projects, providing feedback, or collaborating on future initiatives.
If you are interested in attending the workshop but are unable to do so due to accessibility or scheduling reasons, please let us know by emailing disabilitycollaboratory@uq.edu.au.
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.
About Research and Innovation Week 2025
View the Research and Innovation Week event program.
