QUEX International Symposium

Tackling global challenges together

Monday, 1 July 2024

The University of Queensland (UQ) and the University of Exeter (Exeter) are proud to host the 2024 QUEX International Symposium: Applying Technology and Innovation to Solve Global Challenges.

The QUEX Institute is a flagship initiative of UQ and Exeter, to foster collaboration between students, researchers and professional staff through exchange opportunities and research grants schemes.

 

Key themes

The Symposium will focus on the QUEX Institute’s four interdisciplinary themes below, while also broadening to explore minerals in a sustainable world.

Healthy Living
Global Environmental Futures
Digital Worlds and Disruptive Technologies
Mineral Security and Sustainability

Program

Time (AEST)Activity
8:45-9amRegistrations open
9-9:15amWelcome address
Professor Deborah Terry AC, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Queensland
Professor Lisa Roberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter
9:15-9:45am

Keynote presentation followed by Q&A

9:45-10:45am 

Panel discussion: Life outside of academia 

10:45-11:15am

Morning tea break 

11:15-12:15pm

Theme Showcase 
Healthy Living
Digital World and Disruptive Technology

12:15-1:45pmNetworking lunch
1:45-2:45pmQUEX 3MT student showcase 
2:45-3:45pmTheme Showcase 
Global Environment Futures
Mineral Security and Sustainability
4-5:30pmNetworking - Patina at Alumni Court

Event contact

For more information about the QUEX International Symposium or partnership, contact Global Partnerships.

+61 7 3346 7919