Research and Innovation Week
We're celebrating Australia's most influential and impactful researchers from 14–18 September 2026.
Learn from our expert research community, share ideas and explore new collaborations.
Research and Innovation Week will be held from 14–18 September 2026.
This is your opportunity to learn from leading thinkers across disciplines, build new networks and research connections and celebrate the impact of UQ research in shaping a better future.
Program highlights
Whether you're a higher degree by research (HDR) student, and early, mid or experienced career researcher, or a professional staff member supporting research activity, there's something for everyone.
UQ Research and Innovation Awards for Excellence
Celebrating the outstanding achievements and impact of UQ's researchers and research training leaders.
Carolyn D. Baker Annual Memorial Lecture
Join Professor Martin Mills for the 2026 Carolyn D. Baker Memorial Lecture exploring the future of schooling in a volatile, unpredictable, complex, ambiguous (VUCA) world.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
Get ready for the 2026 3MT. Watch PhD students as they're put to the test, tasked with presenting their thesis in 3 minutes.
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Research impact
Read about the extraordinary impact of UQ research on our local and global communities.