On the 26th and 27th June, the UQ AI Research Network, led by CIRES Director, Prof Shazia Sadiq, hosted the 2025 UQ AI PhD Showcase over two days at the St Lucia Campus. The event brought together over 40 PhD students from diverse disciplines, leading academics, industry experts, and members of the UQ community for two days of vibrant discussion, cutting-edge research presentations, and collaborative networking.

With AI continuing to reshape industries and societies worldwide, this showcase provided a timely platform for exploring the development, application, and implications of artificial intelligence across disciplines. From health and agriculture to digital safety and governance, the breadth of research on display highlighted UQ’s commitment to advancing responsible and impactful AI.

Special thanks to the organising team led by Dr Alina Bialkowski (Chair), CIRES CI Dr Rocky Chen, Dr Xin Yu, and Professor Shane Culpepper for an excellent event!