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On 1 August, The Cairns Institute hosted a small, informal symposium for HDR students working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Far North Queensland. It brought together Indigenous and non-Indigenous students from various universities and colleges, including Oxford University, the Australian National University, JCU College of Medicine and Dentistry and The Cairns Institute.
The theme of the symposium was The (Im)possibility of Decolonial HDR Projects. The participants each presented their research in broad terms and shared how they navigate the sometimes conflicting timelines, practices and ethics that come with decolonization in academic contexts. Helpful literature, inspiring experiences and words of encouragement were shared.
The group will continue into the future as an informal and supportive network for HDR students grappling with practical as well as moral questions around academic research with Indigenous peoples. Due to the success of the first symposium, a second session will be organized, most likely in October 2023.
All HDRs who are interested in these topics can join the Decolonizing HDR Network.
For further information, contact linde.draaisma@jcu.edu.au