Location
Melbourne Connect (Mezzanine), 700 Swanston St, Carlton
Date
Wednesday, 26 August, 2026
Time
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM AEST
Registrations close
Wednesday, 26 August, 2026
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About this event
Discover Australia’s top STEM research talent at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT).
Join this free, interactive event showcasing the work of our top graduate researchers, and discover the breadth of our research capabilities and industry-focussed programs across all facets of engineering and IT.
Whether you're looking to solve a business challenge, attract new talent or undertake a PhD in your area of passion, don't miss this chance to explore opportunities and connect with our team for personalised guidance.
Program Highlights
5–6pm Arrival, networking, and PhD research poster exhibition
6–7pm PhD Lab to Launch innovation start-up competition grand final
7–8.30pm Networking reception, poster exhibition
Hosted on the Traditional Lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people.
Why you should attend
For industry, business and government
Does your business have an R&D challenge? Did you know you can partner with Australia's top STEM PhD research talent to develop solutions, test new ideas and access specialist skills?
From emerging technologies to addressing society's most pressing challenges, our graduate research industry programs offer unique opportunities that benefit organisations of all sizes.
This event is your chance to:
- Meet our business development team, PhD researchers and academics
- Discover 50+ cutting-edge research projects from our top STEM PhD talent
- Connect with industry peers and expand your networks
For prospective graduate researchers
Graduate research can take your career to the next level.
Whether you have a specific project in mind, or are beginning your research journey, this event is your opportunity to:
- Find out where a PhD in engineering or IT can take you and discuss the application process
- Learn how a PhD can help you solve real-world problems, access better research funding and fast-track your career
- Explore ways to engage with industry, incubator programs and commercialise your research
- Connect with potential supervisors and current PhD researchers
- Find out more about our generous scholarship programs.
Read more about FEIT graduate research here.
Past showcase highlights
Need more information?
If you need help registering or have questions about this event, let us know and we'll be in touch with you soon: FEIT-GR-Showcase@unimelb.edu.au