Events
Information for upcoming events will be posted here. All registered IPReG members will be notified and invited via email.
Showcase and Networking Events
Tri-Institution (QUT-SINU-UQ) Researcher Showcase and Networking Event
Date: Friday 31 October 2025
Venue: The University of Queensland
Twenty-two researchers from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU), University of Queensland (UQ), and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and a DFTAT representative gathered to strengthen research partnerships and explore future collaborations. The event was co-hosted by A/Prof Nicole George (UQ), A/Prof Danielle Watson (QUT) and A/Prof Vinesh Chandra (QUT).
Key Highlights
- Enduring partnerships: The UQ–SINU relationship continues to grow, with QUT now complementing this work through projects in security capacity building and Pacific development.
- Shared research priorities: Climate resilience, gender equity, education, and locally grounded approaches to peace and security.
- Equitable collaboration: SINU’s new research frameworks emphasise co-designed partnerships and capacity building, ensuring Pacific researchers lead from project inception.
- Emerging opportunities:
- New postgraduate programs and curriculum development in security and humanities.
- Documentary and creative projects, such as Good Neighbours by A/Prof. Tiziana Ferrero-Regis on second-hand clothing flows to Solomon Islands.
- Regional research networks across the Pacific in education, environment and governance.
- Contribute to the upcoming Briefing Paper Series (2,000 words) on Pacific security, gender equality, climate change, and education.
- Explore joint funding and research proposals under existing MOUs.
The event underscored a shared commitment to collaborative, inclusive, and Pacific-led research. Many thanks to all who attended and contributed to these valuable discussions.
HDR Showcase Events
| Tuesday 12 August 2025 | Matt Readeatte presented his HDR Project ‘Social Dimensions of Study Abroad: The Intersections of Education, Employability and Australian Soft Power’. His thesis is available on QUT ePrints. Thank you for sharing key findings from your project, Matt, and sincere thanks to all IPReG members who attended and contributed to the discussion. |
Meetings
Information for upcoming meetings will be posted here. All registered IPReG members will be notified and invited via email.
Past meetings
Date and time |
Location |
| Thursday 22 May 2025 – 1-2pm | via Zoom |
| Wednesday 7 August 2024 – midday until 2pm | Room KG E558 |
| Wednesday 6 November 2024 – midday until 2pm | Room KG E558 |