Quality in Postgraduate Research Conference QPR

We are excited to announce our Keynote panel for Day 3!

Hosted by Dr Nigel Palmer - "Beyond Employability: Graduate Research Capability in an Enterprise Context".

Nigel will be joined by an outstanding panel including Tara Jacobsen, Inger Mewburn and Jodie Trembath PhD for what promises to be one of the conference’s most thought-provoking sessions.

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We are really excited to be seeing you all this year!
15-17 April 2026.

Abstract acceptances were sent out at the end of last year and authors are asked to check their email or log into the submission site.

PRESENTER KEY DATES:
23 January – Confirm your participation by completing the acceptance form
28 February – At least one author/presenter must be registered to attend QPR and present in order to be included in the program
1 March – Final edits to submissions for the QPR Conference Program. Updates can be made by logging back into the submission site using your personal details. https://www.qpr.edu.au/submit and selecting your abstract. (500 words including references).
1 March - Profile photographs of presenters to be shared with [email protected] with your name in the file.
15–17 April – Presenters should aim to be available for the full conference period with the program to be shared as soon as possible.

The Quality in Postgraduate Research Conference team want to thank everyone who has expressed interest in the QPR Conference for 2026.

Have a safe and happy festive season with friends and loved ones and we look forward to seeing you at Adelaide's glorious National Wine Centre in the city’s Botanic Gardens next year.

KEY DATES:
23 January 2026 - Authors to Accept
28 February 2026 - Early Bird registration closes

BOOK NOW to join us at the 2026 QPR Conference from the 15 to 17 April 2026. https://www.qpr.edu.au/registration

Visit us on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/quality-in-postgraduate-research-qpr/) or QPR website (www.qpr.edu.au) for regular updates.

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We are excited to let you know that abstracts are currently with our reviewers and we will be in touch with authors on the 18 December with decisions on paper acceptances!

You can register to join us at the 2026 QPR Conference from the 15 to 17 April 2026 now.

Full Registration 15 to 17 April EARLY BIRD $1045
Day Registration 15/16/17 April EARLY BIRD $500
QPR Social Event 15 April $80

EARLY BIRD RATES CLOSE 28 FEBRUARY 2026

Concession Full Registration 15 to 17 April (students/retirees) $550
Concession Day Registration 15/16/17 April (students/retirees) $300
Concession QPR Social Event 15 April (students/retirees) $40

Our last event sold out fast—secure your tickets early to avoid missing out!

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – QPR2026
Submissions are now open for the 15th Quality in Postgraduate Research (QPR) Conference, the world’s longest-running and largest event focused on graduate research education.
🗓️ Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, 23 October 2025
📍 Join us in Adelaide, South Australia | 15–17 April 2026
📌 Venue: National Wine Centre of Australia

This internationally recognised conference brings together researchers, policy makers, university leaders, supervisors, and research students to explore the latest thinking and evidence around doctoral and masters by research education.

QPR2026 THEME: Transforming Graduate Research for the Future
We especially welcome submissions addressing this core theme, but also invite contributions on:
• The successful PhD
• Graduate Research in an AI world
• Diversity – students & knowledges
• Research experience & wellbeing
• Doctoral study for the future
• Policy and administration
• Quality and excellence in graduate research

Submissions may include:
✅ Individual papers & posters
✅ Panels, roundtables, & discussion-based symposia
✅ Innovative presentation formats (contact us to discuss)

Full submission guidelines and presenter info available at: www.qpr.edu.au

Registrations now open!
Early bird rates available until 28 February 2026
• Full Registration: $1045
• Day Pass: $500
• Social Event: $80
(Concession rates available for students and retirees)

Our last conference sold out—don’t miss your chance to be part of this pivotal event in shaping the future of graduate research.

https://www.qpr.edu.au/

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📢 Registrations are now open for QPR 2026!

15–17 April 2026 | National Wine Centre, Adelaide, South Australia



Early bird rates close 28 February 2026

We’re honoured to be hosting the 15th Quality in Postgraduate Research (QPR) Conference, the world’s longest-standing conference on graduate research education.

Theme: Transforming Graduate Research for the Future

Join educational researchers, policy makers, university leaders, research students and supervisors from around the globe as we explore the latest in doctoral education theory, policy and practice.

Expect:

✅ Keynote sessions & sector-leading insights

✅ Roundtable forums & poster presentations

✅ Vibrant networking in a stunning venue

✅ Special accommodation deals for delegates

✅ A lively social program including our Taste of SA opening night and Wine Down Friday to close

🌐 Full details and registration here: https://www.qpr.edu.au/registration

Let’s come together to shape the future of graduate research—see you in Adelaide!

Registration – QPR Registration Registration Submissions to present at QPR2026 are now open and full information can be found on the Submit page (here). National Wine Centre and Adelaide, corner North Terrace & Hackney Road, Adelaide. For full details on travelling to and staying in Adelaide, and information about the...

We were thrilled with the recent 30th Anniversary of the Quality in Postgraduate Research conference and so grateful to everyone who joined us. 2024 marked our biggest conference yet, drawing approximately 400 delegates from 14 countries and featuring an impressive line-up of 142 presentations over the course of three days.

The atmosphere at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide was nothing short of fantastic as we brought together educational researchers, policy makers, university leaders, research students, and research degree supervisors. It was an incredible opportunity for networking, collaboration, and learning.

Thank you all for joining us at the National Wine Centre for an amazing welcome event.

📸Liza Savchuk

We are beyond thrilled that the 30th Anniversary of QPR has SOLD OUT of Full 3 Day conference tickets!

Limited single days are still available so visit our page NOW to secure a place as we bring together educational researchers, policy makers, university leaders, research students, and research degree supervisors for an incredible 3 day program at the beautiful National Wine Centre in Adelaide, South Australia.

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We are excited introduce our first Conference App where you can find out everything that is happening at the Quality in Postgraduate Research Conference.

Check your email in the coming week to find log in details and explore some of these great features:

PROGRAM | View the conference program and bookmark sessions to add to your own schedule. You can also take notes on each of our speaker sessions by clicking into the session, then 'Notes' button. These can then be emailed to you at a later stage through the "My Event" page.
SPONSORS | A list of our Sponsors who have helped make QPR possible. Meet them over the 3 days in the concourse. You can bookmark the organisations you wish to meet and make notes right in the App.
MY EVENT | This is where you can view your bookmarked sessions, speakers, sponsors and fellow attendees. Post-event you can email any session notes to yourself.
SPEAKERS | View the conference speakers, their bios, and bookmark them for later reference. You can also comment on their sessions and make notes.
NOTIFICATIONS | We will let you know in real time if there are any changes to program, remind you to get ready for the Welcome Event directly through the App etc.

If you like things old school, you can still download the Conference Program from our website www.qpr.edu.au