CONVOCATIONS
Expressions of Interest:
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OCHRe invites Expressions of Interest from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students to participate in their 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition, to be held as part of the OCHRe Convocation in Naarm (Melbourne) on 15–16 October 2026.
Aligned with this year’s theme —Empowering Voices, Deadly Futures — the 3MT®competition will showcase the inspiring research and voices of First Nations HDR students. Six participants will be selected to present.
OCHRe will provide travel and accommodation support to successful applicants – see Information Form below.
2026 OCHRe Convocation
REGISTRATIONS
NOW OPEN
15- 16 October 2026
Naarm (Melbourne)
“Empowering Voices,
Deadly Futures”
Come together with colleagues and partners from across the research sector for two days of insight, collaboration and inspiration.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
OCHRe Convocation 2026 Details
The 2026 OCHRe Convocation theme, “Empowering Voices, Deadly Futures”, reflects a strong commitment to amplifying community voices and embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership at the centre of health, research, and translation. It highlights the importance of self-determination, cultural strength, and collaborative action to create futures that are not only healthy and sustainable, but deadly — strong, vibrant and led by communities.
Come together with colleagues and partners from across the research sector for two days of insight, collaboration and inspiration.
Maali Hub | Call for Abstracts
Convocation Session EMCR Presentations
The OCHRe 2026 Convocation will be held in Melbourne on
15–16 October. Maali Hub invites early and mid-career researchers (within 10 years of PhD conferral, excluding periods of career disruption) to submit an abstract to present their research.
Complete the form below to submit your abstract. Please note that it is not possible to save your progress and return at a later time, so ensure that all questions are fully completed prior to submission.
Applications closed.
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This is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together.
