Global Development at UQ

From March to July, #UQ delivered the Australia Awards Short Course to a group of women from Mongolia, chosen for their abilities to advance female participation in STEM industries. One of these women was neurointerventionalist surgeon Dr Ambaselmaa Bayarsaikhan whose life experience has already marked her as a role model and aspiring leader. 👩⚕️ Dr Bayarsaikhan, after completing the Australia Awards Short Course, is now sharing her new skills with female co-workers, young doctors, and medical students in Mongolia as part of the Return to Work Plan integral to Australia Awards. 🩺🎓 “In many professions, women face unique challenges and barriers that hinder their professional growth,” Dr Bayarsaikhan said. “I hope to empower them by providing access to valuable training that can help bridge gender gaps within our workplace.” 📰 Read Dr Bayarsaikhan’s story at https://ow.ly/Luoi50TQnpK The University of Queensland is proud to have delivered this program funded by Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through #AustraliaAwards. #WomeninSTEM #STEMLeadership #GlobalDevUQ #UQID #InternationalDevelopment #GlobalImpact

On 14 October the The University of Queensland International Development proudly launched the Australia-Mongolia Partnership: Building Mongolian Mining Industry Capacity for Sustainable Practices. ⛏️🌱 This ground-breaking Australia Awards Fellowship brings together 15 dedicated professionals from Mongolia, committed to advancing sustainable mining and supporting the green energy transition. Over the next few weeks, our Fellows will engage in immersive learning experiences, networking, and hands-on site visits, focusing on the critical intersection of mining, climate change, and social equity. 🌏 With the leadership of Dr Warwick Browne, Dr Vigya Sharma, and Dr Byambajav Dalaibuyan, we're excited to foster a collaborative environment that prioritises knowledge exchange and innovation for a sustainable future. Join us in celebrating this vital partnership aimed at building capacity, promoting gender equality, and enhancing environmental stewardship in #Mongolia's mining industry! 🎉 #AustraliaAwards #MakeaDifference #UQ #GlobalDevUQ #InternationalDevelopment #UQID Sustainable Minerals Institute

Celebrating a remarkable end to the Australia Awards Short Course on Practitioners Exchange in Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Policy! 🎉🙌 The University of Queensland were proud to deliver the conclusion of this course in Jakarta, Indonesia, attended by Australian Embassy representatives, course leaders Professor Rain Liivoja and Dr Kirril Shield, and 19 outstanding participants - this event reinforced the strong connections made during this course and their importance to bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Australia. Designed to bring together the collective learnings gathered over the last five months, participants engaged in practical exercises and insightful reflection through the round table and panel discussions to unpack their expanded understanding of both Indonesian and Australian policymakers, the domestic implementation of international non-proliferation commitments, related regulatory frameworks and the role of benchmarking disarmament and non-proliferation measures in the region and globally. 🌏💡 We look forward to seeing the change these future #Indonesian leaders go on to make in their organisations and to welcoming their ongoing connection with Australia and Australian policymakers 🤝 Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade UQ Business School UQ Strategic Partnerships Dr Greta Nabbs-Keller #AustraliaAwardsIndonesia #MakeaDifference #ChangeAgent #ShortCourse #UQ #GlobalDevUQ #UQID #PolicyMakers #Indonesia #BilateralRelations #InternationalDevelopment

📢Exciting Update! The edX course 'Coral Reefs: Introduction to Challenges and Solutions' is now available in Indonesian! 🇮🇩🙌 Supported by the Global Environment Facility, the integrated translation of the course is the first of its kind on the #edX platform and provides millions of Indonesians increased access to valuable educational resources in their native language. Expand your knowledge of coral reef ecosystems and the current threats and challenges they face and learn how we can protect and conserve our valuable ocean resources 🪸🌊 Sign up for free today and join a growing community dedicated to a climate resilient future! ➡️Enrol at https://ow.ly/uk0Q50THwj1 WWF Coral Reef Rescue Initiative #UQ #coralreefconservation #saveourreefs #GlobaDevUQ #indonesiantranslation #GEF #UQID #UQScience #WWF #CRRI

Congratulations to the 16 executives who have made it to the end of the South Asia Regional Infrastructure Connectivity (SARIC) Green Hydrogen Networking and Study Tour! 🎉⭐ During this tour, participants dedicated themselves fully to engaging in networking opportunities with government, research, innovation and private sector leaders, making the most of this fast-paced week of learning to grow their connections and knowledge. Bringing expertise from Nepal, India, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, participants identified their shared challenges and developed strategies for mutual success, positioning themselves as leaders for energy transition ready for their return home 🚀🌏16 strangers, now connected as collaborators and friends 🤝 As a highlight of their program, participants attended the Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Summit 2024 at Brisbane's Exhibition and Convention Centre where they heard from global hydrogen leaders who shared updates on the latest project and technology developments within the sector! The University of Queensland wishes participants the very best as they return home, and looks forward to sharing updates on their achievements following the final round of workshops later this month where they will present their workplace plans 👏 #UQ thanks the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for funding this SARIC program, Fiona Simon, CEO of Australian Hydrogen Council for their warm welcome at the networking event, Elliott McGinn and team from Sustainable Energy Council for supporting participants' attendance at the Summit, Supreet Khosla from Palladium: Make It Possible, Caroline Stott, Associate Director for Energy Transitions, UQ Strategic Partnerships, Study Tour Director, Associate Professor Thomas Rufford from School of Chemical Engineering UQ and Janine Chalmers, Study Tour program coordinator, UQID 🙏 #DFAT #SARIC #GreenHydrogen #GlobalDevUQ #InternationalDevelopment #UQID #UQ

🎉Congratulations to the 20 Executive women on their successful completion of the Australia Awards South Asia and Mongolia Short Course, Women in STEM Mongolia 🎓 🇲🇳 During the two weeks in Australia participants visited #UQ's St Lucia campus, the Gold Coast, and Canberra where they had the opportunity to learn from a variety of site visits, presenters and mentors with a focus on leadership capability, GEDSI, research, innovation, and the STEM community. Reconnecting at the post-course workshop in Mongolia participants met with Ambassador, H.E Katie Smith, where they continued to develop their Return to Work Plans (RWPs), drawing on their experiences and the knowledge gained. They are now ready to take these RWPs back to their respective workplaces and begin the process of implementation for change. Addressing a diverse range of challenges including empowering women in science, education, working mothers, those with a disability and local communities 🌈🌍 We look forward to sharing more on the impact these have into the future. The University of Queensland is proud to have delivered this program funded by Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through #AustraliaAwards, and would like to thank all course leaders, presenters, mentors and partners who have made this program possible: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dr Risti Permani, Professor Kate O'Brien, Dr Millicent Smith, Dr Severine van Bommel, Dr Nasim Amiralian and Zorig Foundation. Palladium: Make It Possible Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) UQ Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, UQ School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability, School of Chemical Engineering UQ #AustraliaAwards #WomeninSTEM #STEMLeadership #GlobalDevUQ #UQID #InternationalDevelopment #GlobalImpact

Last week, our Coral Reef Rescue Project Coordinator, Ms Neelam Bhan, attended the 10th International Waters Conference (#IWC10) in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Neelam was joined by Ms Joslin Lal from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The IWC brought together over 300 participants from various sectors, including GEF IW project managers, institutional stakeholders, NGOs, and UN agencies, serving as a platform for cross-sectoral learning and collaboration. Together, Neelam B. and Joslin presented on Fiji's National Hub for Coral Reef Conservation - "a national forum for coordinating and advising coral reef conservation efforts in Fiji", during the IW clinic session. Neelam’s presentation highlighted the impact of the GEF7 CRR project and the vital role of communities safeguarding our coral reefs. Participants expressed great interest in the development of the National Hub and the engagement of communities in coral reef conservation. Global Environment Facility (GEF) Coral Reef Rescue (CRR): Resilient Coral Reefs, Resilient Communities Project, implemented by WWF-US, with the University of Queensland as the Lead Executing Agency and WCS as the National Technical Facilitator in Fiji. For further information on the project visit: https://lnkd.in/gZhryFpu Global Environment Facility The University of Queensland Global Development at UQ #IWC10 #GEFIW2024 #CoralReefConservation #WCSFiji #CommunityEngagement

🌟 Integrity and Excellence in Public Governance in Fiji 🎓 20 mid-management Fijian public servants participated in the prestigious Fiji-Australia Institutional Partnership Masterclass 2024, funded by Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and delivered by The University of Queensland in Fiji, Brisbane and Canberra 🌏 The program focused on integrity and ethical conduct in public administration and allowed participants to gain insights into building public trust, enhancing transparency, and addressing issues like Gender Equity, Diversity and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), and Climate Change and Disaster Resilience (CC&DR). The Masterclass, designed and delivered by Hon Rachel Nolan and Professor Ken Smith AO, provided practical skills to deepen participants’ understanding of these critical themes. Featuring a diverse group of 30 guest presenters, including Linda W., Dr Linda Colley, Associate Professor Nick Kirby, Iain Anderson, Nicole Rose PSM, and Professor Adam Graycar. With 50% female guest presenters, the program highlighted the importance of diverse perspectives in leadership. Program Highlights included: 🏛️ Insights from high-profile Australian government representatives and academics 🌍 A focus on integrating integrity into public roles and systems 🤝 Engaging sessions on enhancing transparency, accountability, and addressing cross-cutting issues As participants return to their roles serving Fiji's government at home, we look forward to seeing the outcomes they achieve as they enact their new knowledge and skills, driving positive change and greater integrity within their organisations and beyond! 👏✨ #AustraliaAwards #UQ #VuvalePartnership #GlobalDevUQ #GlobalImpact #InternationalDevelopment #UQID #PublicGovernance #Leadership #Fiji

The GEF International Waters Conference was a powerful reminder of the global collaboration needed to protect our oceans 🌊 We're honoured to have been selected to represent the GEF-funded Coral Reef Rescue project and share our work at The University of Queensland with global leaders in environmental conservation. Thank you to everyone who attended the clinic led by Dr Joelle Albert and learned about our combined efforts to protect climate-resilient coral reefs 🪸🤝 Together, we can create a more sustainable future for our oceans and coastal communities! Learn more about Coral Reef Rescue and join the effort to save our reefs! https://lnkd.in/gZhryFpu Global Environment Facility | IW:LEARN | WWF #theGEF #CoralReefs #GlobalImpact #GEFIW2024 #GlobalDevUQ #UQID #GlobalImpact

⏰ Last call for the Senior Manager, International Development role at #UQ. Applications close tonight at 11pm (AEST). 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gRvuRzkW