CONVOCATIONS

Expressions of Interest:

Closing date extended to Sunday 20 September.

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.

Previous Convocations.

This is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together.