Call for Abstracts
We invite Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and Early Career Researchers (ECRs) from the UQ School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) and the broader UQ HASS community to submit abstracts showcasing their research, as well as their postgraduate experiences (e.g., industry placements).
The symposium offers a supportive and developmental space for HDR candidates at all stages of candidature to present work in progress, conceptual ideas, methodological plans, and/or completed studies. Workshops that may benefit the HDR community are also welcome.
SLC HDR candidates whose progress review is due in Research Quarter 3 (RQ3) 2026 are strongly encouraged to deliver a 30-minute individual presentation at the symposium.
Presentation formats
10-minute Lightning Talk | Short, focused presentation (max 7 minutes) on a research project and/or postgraduate experience + 3-minute Q&A |
30-minute Individual Presentation | 20-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&A |
45-minute Panel Discussion | Panel of 3-5 presenters, including facilitated discussions. |
Abstract guidelines
Please submit your abstract along with a bio via the form bellow. Abstracts should follow a standard conference abstract format and be clearly tailored to the presenter’s stage of candidature or career.
- Abstract length: 200–300 words
- Bio note length: 50–100 words
Abstracts for individual presentations may address the following elements, where appropriate:
- Background: The context and motivation for your research and/or scholarly experiences beyond the PhD thesis.
- Purpose: The overarching research aims, objectives, research questions, hypotheses and/or scholarly experiences beyond the PhD thesis.
- Methodology: The approach, design, data collection and analysis methods used in (or planned for) your research and/or scholarly experiences beyond the PhD thesis.
- Results & Discussion: The main findings (or preliminary/expected findings) of your research, potential contributions, implications, significance, and/or scholarly experiences beyond the PhD thesis.
Please include a reference list in APA 7 style where appropriate. The reference list is not included in the word count.
Key dates
- Abstract submission deadline: Friday, 15 May 2026
- Notification of acceptance: Friday, 12 June 2026