ANU Disability Research Network Showcase 2026

Hybrid event - join us at ANU or online on Zoom. From Conversations to Change: Actioning Disability Research for Societal Impact Tuesday 10 November 2026, 9:45am – 3:30pm Acton Theatre, Level 1, Crawford School of Public Policy (Building 132), ANU, and online via Zoom The ANU Disability Research Network invites you to its third annual Disability Research Showcase. Last year’s showcase opened conversations across disciplines and between researchers and community. This year we ask what comes next: how disability research can move from ideas to action, and from action to real change in policy, practice and everyday life. Across the day, researchers and students from across ANU will share work that engages with disability in its many forms, through lightning talks, research presentations and a panel discussion. Whether you are a researcher, student, practitioner, policymaker or community member, you’ll find new ideas, new collaborators, and space to connect and engage. Program outline Timings are indicative and may change. Registered guests will receive the final program closer to the date. 9:45am – Arrival and registration 10:00am – Welcome and lightning presentations 11:10am – Morning tea 11:40am – Research presentations 1:00pm – Lunch 2:00pm – Panel discussion 3:00pm – Closing remarks Accessibility We want everyone to be able to take part fully. • The venue is wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking nearby. • A quiet space will be available throughout the day for in-person attendees, with colouring books and pencils. You’re welcome to bring, or suggest, anything else that would help you feel comfortable. • Online attendees can follow the day on Zoom with automated captions, and can ask questions in the chat. A facilitator will read them out to presenters. • Support people are welcome. Please register them so we can cater for them. • Tell us about any access needs when you register, and we’ll do our best to meet them. Registration Registration is free but essential. Choose an in-person or online ticket. In-person attendees will be provided with morning tea and lunch (vegetarian and vegan). Please let us know your dietary requirements when you register.