GradCon 2026: Creating Capacity for Change
Description
GradCon is the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations’ (CAPA) flagship national conference, bringing together postgraduate student leaders, representatives and advocates from universities across Australia.
Hosted by The University of Queensland Association of Postgraduate Students from 30 September–2 October 2026, GradCon 2026 will bring postgraduate leaders together under the theme Creating Capacity for Change.
Across three days, delegates will connect, share ideas and explore key issues shaping postgraduate education and student leadership.
Who should attend?
GradCon is designed for postgraduate students who are involved in student representation and governance. This includes:
Postgraduate representatives
Student leaders and advocates
HDR and coursework representatives
Emerging student leaders
Postgraduates interested in higher education
Connect with postgraduate leaders from across Australia and help shape the future of postgraduate education.
DAY 1: Social Networking Night
Wednesday, 30 September
Location: The Boatshed, 543 Coronation Dr, Auchenflower QLD 4066
18:00–21:00 — Evening
DAY 2: Conference
Thursday, 1 October
Location: Terrace Room (Level 6), Sir Lew Edwards Building, St Lucia
10:00–10:30 — Morning Tea & Coffee
10:30–11:00 — Acknowledgement of Country & Welcome
11:00–11:30 — Academic Leadership
11:30–12:00 — National Student Ombudsman
12:00–13:00 — Australian Science & Technology Sector
13:00–13:30 — Higher Education
13:30–14:00 — Lunch Break
14:00–15:00 — Tertiary Education Quality & Standards
15:00–16:00 — Public Purpose of Higher Education in Australia
DAY 3: Conference
Friday, 2 October
Location: Terrace Room (Level 6), Sir Lew Edwards Building, St Lucia
10:00–10:30 — Morning Tea & Coffee
10:30–11:00 — Universities Australia
11:00–12:00 — Equity and Postgraduates
12:00–13:00 — Group of Eight
13:00–13:30 — Future of Higher Education
13:30–14:00 — Lunch Break
14:00–15:00 — Voice, Choice, Ownership – Embedding Authentic Postgraduate Student Governance
15:00–16:00 — CAPA Wrap Up
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