UQ DIAN Disability Inclusion Research Showcase

Welcome to the UQ DIAN Disability Inclusion Research Showcase! Join us at The University of Queensland to see the variety of disability inclusion research within our community. Topics include disability employment, lived experience researchers, student experience, and more.

List of speakers:

Miriam Moeller https://business.uq.edu.au/pro...

Heather Macpherson (PhD candidate)

Aliisa Mylonas https://bel.uq.edu.au/profile/...

Elizabeth Hitches https://issr.uq.edu.au/profile...

Katie Brooker https://about.uq.edu.au/expert...

Danielle Burgess https://about.uq.edu.au/expert...

Diana Sanabria https://liveris-academy.uq.edu...

Suitable for:

All people with an interest in disability inclusion and innovation.
Researchers: who wish to learn about other research happening in disability inclusion and strengthen their research networks.
Practitioners: who wish to learn about research-informed best practices.
Students: who wish to see the variety of options available if they pursue further research programs.

Format:

The first hour of the event will be reserved for 'lightning rounds' of 5-minute presentations to showcase the diversity and breadth of research in the disability space.
The second hour will be dedicated to poster presentations to allow more in-depth discussion of research with the presenter. A light afternoon tea will be provided.

What is UQ DIAN?

The UQ Disability Inclusion Advocacy Network (UQ DIAN) aims to promote and support disability inclusion within the University, helping to progress UQ as a safe and supportive space for staff with disabilities and for those who care for someone with a disability.

See more here: https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity-and-inclusion/disability/uq-disability-inclusion-advocacy-network-uq-dian