Care in the Academy: Thriving as an Elder Carer in University Work
This panel explores the practical realities of balancing informal aged‑care responsibilities alongside academic or professional roles in a university. Speakers discuss common challenges faced by working carers in the university sector and practical strategies for accessing institutional supports, leave arrangements, benefits, and promotion pathways.
Whether you're new to caring or already experienced in that role, this seminar is designed to equip you with actionable insights and a clearer path forward.
Panellists
Mr Dan Smith, UQ Diversity Manager
Associate Professor Annie Pohlmann, School of Languages and Cultures; NTEU UQ Branch
Associate Professor Terrence Fitzsimmons, UQ Business School
If you are able to join us, please RSVP below.
About Age-Ed Seminar Series
About the Series
Age-Ed is a new support network for those who care for older persons at UQ, which is run by UQ Law academics with lived experience of informal aged care or research expertise on ageing. The network fosters evidence-based education, peer support, and interdisciplinary research opportunities on aged care within the UQ community. Through seminars, Carers’ Cafés, and collaboration with UQ’s Age Friendly University and Dementia Friendly University initiatives, Age-Ed aims to help carers manage the legal, practical, and emotional impacts of care, in line with the UQ values of respect and inclusivity. Age-Ed also works closely with the UQ Network for Carers of Children with Special Needs and Serious Chronic Illnesses.