Contact us
- Graduate Research Academy
- Level 2, 16 Wally's Walk
- Macquarie University NSW 2109
- T: +61 (2) 9850 4741
- E: gr.experience@mq.edu.au
Empowering futures
MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER - THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2024
Join us for our inaugural graduate research conference - a four-day event designed to empower graduate researchers to confidently plan for their future.
Underpinned by the four domains of Macquarie’s Graduate Researcher Development Framework (GRDF) – Think, Grow, Deliver, Lead - this conference will provide you with the opportunity to develop skills valued in both academic and non-academic careers, and learn about effective strategies for transitioning into your future pathways.
Key themes:
- Fresh perspectives: Dive into design thinking and creative visualisation
- Careers and self-promotion: Learn about research careers and self-promotion
- Research and engagement: Deepen your knowledge of AI and stakeholder collaboration
- Impact and leadership: Learn about research careers and self-promotion
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS NOW OPEN!
Call for lightning presentations
Highlight the transformative impact of your research!
Do you have research with a significant impact? Here's your chance to showcase it!
Submit your abstract and seize the opportunity to highlight the transformative impact of your research in just five minutes. Impress our judges and captivate the audience for a chance to win prizes!
- Theme: "What is the impact of your research?"
- Presentation date: Thursday, 28 November 2024
- Presentation requirements: 5 minutes long, no more than four (4) powerpoint slides
Prizes
- First place: $300.00
- Second place: $200.00
- People's Choice: $100.00
PLUS
- All winners will be provided with the opportunity to promote their research in the MQ Lighthouse for media exposure.
Submission guidelines
To apply, submit an abstract for your research paper that is relevant to the theme. Please read the Presentation Guidelines before submitting your application.
- Application form
- Abstract deadline: Friday 16 August 2024
- Notification of acceptance: Friday 20 September 2024
Apply now and make your impact known!
Call for posters
Showcase your research impact!
Do you have research that makes a difference? Macquarie's research community would love to see it!
Submit your abstract and design an eye-catching poster that highlights the powerful impact of your research. Impress our judges and win over the audience to claim prizes!
- Theme: "Showcase your research"
- Presentation date: Thursday 28 November 2024
- Poster size: Between A3 to A0
Prizes
- First place: $300.00
- Second place: $200.00
- People's Choice: $100.00
Submission guidelines
To apply, submit an abstract for your research poster that is relevant to the theme. Already presented a poster about your research this year? Great news - you can reuse it for this conference! Please read the Presentation Guidelines before submitting your application.
- Application form
- Abstract deadline: Friday 16 August 2024
- Notification of acceptance: Friday 20 September 2024
Submit now and promote your research!
Call for photos
A day in the life of a researcher!
Do you have a compelling story to tell about the daily life of a researcher? Here's your chance to showcase it!
Submit your photo and capture the essence of your research journey. Highlight the transformative moments and everyday experiences that define your work. Impress our judges and captivate the audience for a chance to win prizes!
- Theme: “A day in the life of a researcher”
- Presentation date: Thursday 28 November 2024
- Creative brief: Capture any aspect of living the “life of a graduate researcher” within a single image (i.e., no composite or panelled images).
Prizes
- First place: $300.00
- Second place: $200.00
- People's Choice: $100.00
Submission guidelines
To apply, submit your photo with one sentence outlining how your photo relates to the theme. Please read the competition Terms and Conditions before submitting your application.
- Application Form
- Submission deadline: Friday 1 November 2024
- Winners will be announced at the conference on Thursday 28 November 2024
Apply now and let your story be seen!
DRAFT PROGRAM
Day 1
MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER (online)
Time | Session |
9.45am – 10.00am | Welcome |
10.00am – 11.30am | Design/creative thinking Workshop |
11.30am – 11.45am | Break |
11.45am – 1.00pm | Visualising your results – the good, the bad, the ugly Workshop |
Day 2
TUESDAY 26 NOVEMBER (online)
Time | Session |
9.45am – 10.00am | Welcome |
10.00am – 11.30am | Get that postdoc! Panel discussions (HASS, STEM) |
11.30am – 11.45am | Break |
11.45am – 1.00pm | Shameless Self-Promotion Workshop |
Day 3
WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER (online)
Time | Session |
9.45am – 10.00am | Welcome |
10.00am – 11.30am | Generative AI in Research Workshop |
11.30am – 11.45am | Break |
11.45am – 1.00pm | Walking the tightrope: communicating research to competing stakeholders Panel discussion |
Day 4
THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER (on campus)
Time | Session |
9.00am – 9.45am | Registration and arrival coffee Poster presentations, photo competition, 3MT and VYT reels |
9.45am – 10.00am | Welcome |
10.00am – 11.00am | Panel /keynote Speaker |
| 11.00am - 11.15am | Morning tea |
11.15am – 1.00pm | Lightning presentations Student presentations |
1.00pm – 2.15pm | Lunch / Networking Session PLUS poster presentations, photo competition, 3MT and VYT reels |
| 2.15pm - 2.30pm | Awards & event wrap-up |