Guwal Jilbay - Yarning Research Conference

CQUniversity are excited to be hosting the inaugural Guwal Jilbay – Yarning Research Conference 2024, a conference specifically supporting First Nations Research Higher Degree students and their supervisors. ‘Guwal Jilbay’ is from the Dyirbal language of the Jirrbal people of north eastern Queensland meaning ‘Talking Research’.

This three-day event aims to address the isolation of regional and rural First Nations research students and their supervisors by promoting their research successes and providing an opportunity to connect, learn and network with other leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers. Participants (research students and their supervisors) from metropolitan universities are also welcome.

Indigenous students from Aoteaora, Pasifika and the Americas undertaking research higher degrees are invited to register and attend the conference. However, please note that priority for presentations will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

The overall conference themes focus on self-determination, community responses post-referendum and international Indigenous solidarities.

Please join us on Darumbal Country, (Rockhampton) between 16-18 July 2024 to raise the national profile and impact of regionally-focussed First Nations Research.

Contact Us

For any other questions or information please feel free to get in touch.

CQUniversity Australia, Office of Indigenous Engagement

Phone: (07) 4930 6409
Email: GuwalConference@cqu.edu.au