Student Research Showcase
2026 MD Student Research Showcase
The Medical School is pleased to be hosting the 2026 MD Student Research Showcase.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Time: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Venue: UQ Centre for Clinical Research Auditorium, Building 71/918 RBWH, Herston (next to Pulse Café)
This showcase is an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the research being conducted by MD students presented through a 3-Minute Rapid Presentation format and Poster displays. Oral and poster presentations will be judged by a panel of senior academics and there will be a winner and people’s choice awarded in both categories. In addition to the awards, the best oral presentation as judged by the panel will be invited to present at the Academic Medical School Research Showcase, celebrating the innovative contributions and achievements of the participants. All posters accepted for the Student Research Showcase will be invited to display at the Medical School Research Showcase.
This year we are delighted to welcome Professor Craig Munns (Dean, Medical School), as our keynote speaker, sharing key insights in his medical and research journey.
Please join us for an evening of research. Whether you're already involved in research or just curious, this showcase is a fantastic opportunity to be inspired, connect with peers, and explore the diverse ways research is shaping the future of medicine.
Keynote speaker:
Dean, Medical School
Professor Craig Munns is the Dean, Medical School and Convenor of the First 10,000 Days Wellbeing Network. He is also a Senior Medical Officer in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Queensland Children’s Hospital. Professor Munns is an international expert in paediatric musculoskeletal disorders. His primary clinical and research interests are in diagnosis and management of primary and secondary bone disorders. He is internationally recognised in his field, having led a wide range of clinical trials, authored international consensus documents and has extensive Masters and PhD supervision experience.
As seating capacity is limited and the event is catered, registrations are essential. We ask that you kindly register your attendance by 7 October 2026.
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to the registration link contained in the invitation or email med.mdresearch@uq.edu.au.
Please note that pictures will be taken during this event and by RSVPing yes, you are consenting to these pictures being taken, posted, and used in future advertising.
For details about the 2025 Student Research Showcase, visit here: 2025 MD Student Research Showcase - Medical School - University of Queensland.