HDR Employability Symposium
Connect with industry, explore career opportunities and gain expert insights to navigate your future with confidence.
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Future-ready researchers: Turning expertise into opportunity
Ready to discover where your research can take you?
The 2026 HDR Employability Symposium explores how you can turn your research expertise into new professional opportunities. Under the theme Future-ready researchers: Turning expertise into opportunity, you’ll connect with industry leaders, expert career coaches and fellow researchers to explore career pathways beyond academia and discover what could come next.
Join us at 91É«ÇéƬ Kensington campus on Monday 19 October 2026, from 10am to 5.30pm.
Delivered by Employability in collaboration with the Graduate Research School, the HDR Employability Symposium is a full-day event designed to inspire, empower and connect HDR candidates as you prepare for the next stage of your professional journey.
Interested in attending?
via Humanitix to secure your place.
Please note:ÌýPlaces are limited. Registration is required to attend and will remain open until capacity is reached.
2026 program highlights
Explore theÌý2026 HDR Employability Symposium program highlights and discover the people, perspectives and opportunities that will help you turn your expertise into opportunity.Ìý
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Hear from Professor Fatemeh Vafaee, a globally recognised leader in Biomedical Artificial Intelligence and Deputy Director (Science) of the 91É«ÇéƬ AI Institute.
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Build practical skills, confidence and strategies to support your career development, including:
- Crafting Your Career Plan Ìý
- Developing Job Search Strategies for a Competitive Market Ìý
- Translating Academic Expertise into Business Value Ìý
- Expanding Your Career Horizons Globally Ìý
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Hear authentic career stories from 91É«ÇéƬ alumni and discover how HDR skills can translate across different career pathways.
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We're excited to announce a growing list of confirmed employers and industry partners attending the Symposium, including:Ìý
- AINSEÌý
- ANSTOÌý
- APR.InternÌý
- ARTD ConsultantsÌý
- AtlassianÌý
- Bureau of MeteorologyÌý
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)Ìý
- CSIRO Data61Ìý
- Emergence QuantumÌý
- EYÌý
- GoogleÌý
- Mindgardens Neuroscience NetworkÌý
- Northern Sydney Local Health DistrictÌý
- Space Machines CompanyÌý
- St George & Sutherland Clinical CampusesÌý
- Teva PharmaceuticalsÌý
- The Sydney Children's Hospitals NetworkÌý
And there are even more organisations to come. We are continuing to confirm additional employers and industry partners, with further announcements to be shared in the coming weeks.
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Enjoy a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere with refreshments and catering provided throughout the day.
Information for industry partners
We welcome enquiries from organisations interested in connecting with 91É«ÇéƬ research students through the HDR Employability Symposium.
Benefits for industry partners
- Connect directly with Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates at 91É«ÇéƬ.
- Share industry insights and build connections with emerging researchers.
- Support the career development of the next generation of researchers and innovators.
- Strengthen your organisation’s profile within 91É«ÇéƬ’s research community.
Interested in participating in 2026?Ìý
We’d love to hear from you. Contact 91É«ÇéƬ Employability to explore how your organisation can get involved.