Symposium presentations can take a variety of formats, including but not limited to conceptual papers, methodological papers, sharing research data, debates, performances, provocations, empirical papers. Presentations may engage with the nominated symposium theme in a number of ways, and you are welcome to present research that is at any stage of development, from conception through to reflection. All fields of research are welcome, as are all levels of research experience. Each presentation will be allocated 15 minutes, with discussion following each symposium session.

Argument

The 28^th University of Southern Queensland Postgraduate and Early Career Researcher (PGECR) Group research symposium is dedicated to “Research and researchers: Mattering, significance and value”.

Symposium presentations can take a variety of formats, including but not limited to:

• Conceptual papers
• Methodological papers
• Sharing research data
• Debates
• Performances
• Provocations
• Empirical papers

Presentations may engage with the nominated symposium theme in a number of ways, and you are welcome to present research that is at any stage of development, from conception through to reflection. All fields of research are welcome, as are all levels of research experience. Each presentation will be allocated 15 minutes, with discussion following each symposium session.

Submission guidelines

Abstract submissions due by 5.00 pm (Queensland time) on Wednesday, 20 October 2021

To submit an abstract (150-200 words) please use the submission portal

Participation is free.

Schedule

Submissions due to 20 October 2021

Symposium date: Friday, 26 November 2021 - 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (Queensland time)

Miscellaneous information

Keynote speaker: Professor Bobby Harreveld, Director, Centre for Research in Equity, Advancement of Teaching & Education (CREATE), School of Education and the Arts, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.

Expert Panel: The afternoon session will conclude with a panel conducted by experienced researchers who will share their thoughts on how to progress meaningful projects through to successful completion.

Registration for attendance only due by 5.00 pm (Queensland time) on Friday, 19 November 2021: https://surveys.usq.edu.au/index.php/676832?lang=en