A range of social events will be offered throughout the two weeks of the conference and workshops. These are a fun way to meet other students and academics and offer a great opportunity to network with people from around the world working in conservation. All social events are included in the registration fee.
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Welcome BBQMonday 19 January, 6:00 - 8:30 pm, St Leo's College, UQ.A traditional Australian welcome and the first chance to meet fellow conference delegates and guest speakers. Speed NetworkingTuesday 20 January, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, St Leo's College, UQ.A fun and unique chance to network with guest speakers, conservation practitioners and NGO’s. Bird WalkWednesday 21 January, 6:00 am, UQOur experienced birder, Hugh Possingham, will take participants for a walk to see some local birds. Encountering a mix of rainforest, bush, and urban-adapted birds in a variety of habitats along the Brisbane river and lake-side. Art ExhibitionWednesday 21 January, 7:00 pm, Cromwell College, UQFree art exhibition at Cromwell College Common Room by ArteFact who are a collective of scientists and artists that are dedicated to exploring new ways of communicating conservation science. Download the flyer. Conference DinnerThursday 22 January, 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Pizza Caffe at the Schonell Theatre, UQCelebrate the end of the conference presentations in a relaxed and informal setting at the Pizza café for dinner, with pizzas on us. Eat, talk and laugh, this night was all about making new friends and having fun. Australia Day BBQSunday 25 January, 3:00 pm, Toowong Bowls Club (59 Gailey Rd, Taringa)We celebrate this rainy Australian holiday in a uniquely Australian way with a chance to try local delicacies and meet new friends. Trivia NightTuesday 27 January, 6:00 - 8:30 pm, St Leo's College, UQWe meet for a night of fun and laughs and trivia! There is nothing like group competition to bring people together. Conference FarewellThursday 29 January, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, the Royal Exchange Hotel (10 High Street, Toowong).Your last chance to mingle with new friends over canapes and drinks. We have organised a bus to transport delegates to and from UQ. Delegates are welcome to stay longer at the Hotel past 9pm, but will have to find their own transport back to their accommodation.
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