Disability Innovators at UQ
Event description
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 Disability Innovation and Research Plan, including key progress, milestones, and next steps.
Be among the first to engage with the Universtias21 Disability Inclusion Policy Mapping Project and its vision for a more inclusive academic future.
Hear from key leaders, including Professor Paul Harpur OAM (Chair, UQ Disability Inclusion Group).
Learn about opportunities to collaborate, get involved, and be part of the change.
Program Overview:
9:00 - 9:10am - Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:10 - 9:25am - Update on the UQ Disability Inclusion Research and Innovation Plan (DIRIP)
9:25 - 9:45am - Introduction of the UQ Disability Collaboratory, an outcome of the DIRIP
9:45 - 10:00am - Showcase of Disability Research Workshop outcomes
10:00 - 10:30am - Presentation of the Universitas21 Disability Inclusion Research Mapping Report
10:30 - 10:50am - Q&A and audience engagement
10:50 - 11:00am - Closing Remarks and Next Steps
Who should attend?
Industry or government partners, media, UQ staff, staff at other universities.
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