UNSW will be hosting the second AUFRANDE Event in Australia, a 3-day cross-disciplinary event designed for PhD candidates, academics and professional staff.

This event will focus on career planning and communication strategies for PhD candidates and will provide opportunities for networking with leading academics and industry experts.

AUFRANDE is coordinated by RMIT Europe and co-funded by the European Union.

AUFRANDE PhD candidates are required to register and attend the 3-day event (29-30 April and 1 May 2026).

Academics and other participants are invited to attend the last day of the event (1 May 2026).

At this event, participants will have the opportunity to participate in:

Information & Training Sessions

Attend information and training sessions designed for PhD candidates from specialist presenters

Poster Presentations

View and participate in the poster showcase, where PhD candidates will present their research to peers, academics, industry representatives, and AUFRANDE partners.

Networking & Collaboration

Engage in structured networking sessions with:
- Industry partners
- AUFRANDE representatives
- Academic staff
- Policy makers
- Other PhD candidates across disciplines
Build connections that support future collaboration, communication opportunities and career development.

Day

Schedule

Day 1 - PhD Candidate workshops

8:30am - Check-in

9:00am - Welcome

9:30am - Workshop 1

10:30am - Break

11:00am - Workshop 2

12:30pm - Break

1:30pm - Workshop 3

3:30pm - Break

4:00pm - Daily wrap-up

Day 2 - PhD Candidate workshops

8:30am - Check-in

9:00am - Welcome

9:30am - Workshop 1

10:30am - Break

11:00am - Workshop 2

12:30pm - Break

1:30pm - Workshop 3

3:30pm - Break

4:00pm - Daily wrap-up

Day 3 - PhD Candidates, academics & other staff

8:30am - Check-in

9:00am - Welcome

9:30am - Poster sessions

10:30am - Break

11:00am - Networking

12:30pm - Break

1:30pm - Networking

3:30pm - Break

4:00pm - Daily wrap-up

Note: Schedule is subject to change as details are finalised

Contact the host of AUFRANDE Annual Event at UNSW 2026

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