Events

Keep an eye out below for our evolving list of events. 
You can also be notified of upcoming events when you update your details.
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Family Day at the UQ Alumni Book Fair (in person)

30 April 2022 10:00am3:00pm
Calling all little book lovers! The UQ Alumni Book Fair is holding a special Family Day for the first time this year.
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White glove talk: rare Australian books from UQ’s Fryer Library (in person)

29 April 2022 5:30pm7:00pm
Don the white gloves and get up close to some of the treasures of Australian literature in this intimate event at UQ’s Fryer Library.
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Ultramarine conversations: the body as a tool for ocean research (in person)

29 April 2022 12:30pm1:30pm
Artist and academic Dr Izabela Pluta and feminist cultural studies researcher Dr Rebecca Olive use their bodies for ocean research: diving, swimming, surfing. In this panel they join UQ Art Museum Education Manger Dr Jacqueline Chlanda to discuss what embodied methodologies can teach us about the ocean, and in turn, what the ocean can teach us about our bodies.

BEL x UQ alumni: Federal budget – what it means for you (online)

12 April 2022 6:00pm7:00pm
The Federal budget can be overwhelming – join UQ academics as they pull it apart and explain how it could impact you this financial year.

Get Finance Fit: Bull or bear– how to invest money in a volatile environment (online)

7 April 2022 6:00pm7:00pm
Join Effie Zahos, Andrew Courtney and Dr Christoph Breidbach to get to know about up-and-coming investing methods. Learn about the latest investing trends and how you can make your dollar stretch.
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MBA information evening (online and in person)

7 April 2022 5:30pm7:30pm
At the UQ MBA Information Evening, we will show you how our MBA develops global leaders of the future. We’ll provide valuable insight into the key features of our MBA including exclusive international exchanges, real consulting projects and our dedicated MBA Careers and Professional Development Team.

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RNA Afternoon (in person and online)

7 April 2022 1:00pm3:00pm
Join the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology for an afternoon showcasing recent advances in RNA Therapeutics.

3T Event: UQ Vaccine - how we produced a vaccine in 12 weeks, why we stopped and what is the new UQ Vaccine? (in person)

6 April 2022 10:00am12:00pm
Join us at The Women's College for morning tea followed by an in-depth presentation from Professor Trent Munro, Senior Group Leader at the Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, where we will venture behind the scenes of UQ’s COVID-19 vaccine project, including what's next for the team.

Creating treatments for future pandemics before they happen (online)

4 April 2022 6:30pm7:15pm
The worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2 has highlighted the urgent need for new and rapid approaches against emerging viruses. Join us online to learn about UQ's new research to develop new antiviral treatments... before our next pandemic.
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Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series (in person and online)

3 April 2022 2:00pm4:00pm
Join us in person or online for the April Sunday Series event titled: 'In the Shadow of Giants: Mark Antony on the Big Screen', presented by Dr Tom Stevenson and Tyla Cascaes. The in-person event will be held at The University of Queensland Forgan Smith Building, followed by afternoon tea.
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UQ alumni brunch (in person)

2 April 2022 9:30am11:30am
Join us for the opportunity to hear from Vice-Chancellor, Professor Deborah Terry AC, and a special guest speaker.
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Meet Dr Anita Heiss - Brisbane Square Library (in person)

1 April 2022 6:00pm7:00pm
Join Dr Anita Heiss, in conversation with Professor Bronwyn Fredericks, as she discusses her personal memoir, Am I Black Enough for You?
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Rodney Wylie Fellowship Lecture in Brisbane (in person)

31 March 2022 5:30pm8:00pm
Join us for the Rodney Wylie Fellowship Lecture in Brisbane, co-hosted by UQ Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Deborah Terry AC and Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, Executive Dean, Professor Andrew Griffiths.
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Rodney Wylie Fellowship Lecture in Melbourne (in person)

29 March 2022 5:30pm8:00pm
Join us for the Rodney Wylie Fellowship Lecture in Melbourne, hosted by Professor Andrew Griffiths, Executive Dean, UQ Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.

Bangalore Connection (in person)

25 March 2022 7:30pm9:30pm
Global Connection Bangalore India - hosted by Kunal Mysore. Global Connection is an event series hosted by alumni for alumni in cities all over the world! These events are your opportunity to meet UQ alumni in your area and expand your professional and social network.
Beijing Connection

Beijing Connection

25 March 2022 7:30pm9:30pm
Join us at the Beijing Connection event to meet UQ alumni in your area! Please help us grow our global community by sharing this.

Taipei Connection (in person)

25 March 2022 7:00pm9:00pm
Global Connection Taipei Taiwan - hosted by Arthur Liu. Global Connection is an event series hosted by alumni for alumni in cities all over the world! These events are your opportunity to meet UQ alumni in your area and expand your professional and social network.

Taipei Connection (in person)

25 March 2022 7:00pm9:00pm
Global Connection Taipei City, Taiwan - hosted by Arthur Liu. Global Connection is an event series hosted by alumni for alumni in cities all over the world! These events are your opportunity to meet UQ alumni in your area and expand your professional and social network.

Guangzhou Connection – cancelled

25 March 2022 7:00pm9:00pm
Unfortunately, the Global Connection Guangzhou China event has been cancelled due to the rising COVID-19 cases.

Japan Connection (online)

25 March 2022 7:00pm9:00pm
Global Connection Tokyo Japan - hosted by Tim Tout. Global Connection is an event series hosted by alumni for alumni in cities all over the world! These events are your opportunity to meet UQ alumni in your area and expand your professional and social network.

Shanghai Connection – cancelled

25 March 2022 6:30pm8:00pm
Global Connection Shanghai China event has been cancelled due to the rising COVID-19 cases.

Vancouver Connection (cancelled)

25 March 2022 6:00pm8:00pm
Global Connection Vancouver has been cancelled. We hope to see you at the next Global Connection event!

Goa Connection (in person)

25 March 2022 6:00pm8:00pm
Global Connection Goa India - hosted by Manish Gosalia. Global Connection is an event series hosted by alumni for alumni in cities all over the world! These events are your opportunity to meet UQ alumni in your area and expand your professional and social network.

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Chengdu Connection (in person)

25 March 2022 6:00pm8:00pm
Global Connection Chengdu China - hosted by Kevin Qi. Global Connection is an event series hosted by alumni for alumni in cities all over the world! These events are your opportunity to meet UQ alumni in your area and expand your professional and social network.

Canberra Connection (in person)

25 March 2022 6:00pm8:00pm
Global Connection Canberra Australia - hosted by Dahra Flaherty. Global Connection is an event series hosted by alumni for alumni in cities all over the world! These events are your opportunity to meet UQ alumni in your area and expand your professional and social network.

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