1980–1990
Welcome to the eighth instalment of '11 Decades in 11 Weeks at UQ'. In this series, Contact heads to the archives to bring you the best images from the past 110 years. This week, we look back on 1980–1990.
Students clowning around during Orientation Week in 1980. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Students clowning around during Orientation Week in 1980. Image: University of Queensland Archives
First-year students are welcomed to UQ during Orientation Week in 1981. Image: University of Queensland Archives
First-year students are welcomed to UQ during Orientation Week in 1981. Image: University of Queensland Archives
A band keeps students entertained during Orientation Week in 1981. Image: University of Queensland Archives
A band keeps students entertained during Orientation Week in 1981. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Looking through the cloisters into the Great Court in 1982. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Looking through the cloisters into the Great Court in 1982. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Computers looked a bit different in the library in 1983. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Computers looked a bit different in the library in 1983. Image: University of Queensland Archives
The Dutton Park ferry arriving from UQ in 1983. Image: University of Queensland Archives
The Dutton Park ferry arriving from UQ in 1983. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Mickey Mouse keeps time on the Forgan Smith building in 1983. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Mickey Mouse keeps time on the Forgan Smith building in 1983. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Friends and families of students gather for a graduation ceremony at Mayne Hall in 1984. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Friends and families of students gather for a graduation ceremony at Mayne Hall in 1984. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Communal dining during Orientation Week in 1984. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Communal dining during Orientation Week in 1984. Image: University of Queensland Archives
The UQ Vet School's 'Batorama' exhibition during Uni Expo in 1985. Image: University of Queensland Archives
The UQ Vet School's 'Batorama' exhibition during Uni Expo in 1985. Image: University of Queensland Archives
A Japanese tea ceremony during Uni Expo in 1985. Image: University of Queensland Archives
A Japanese tea ceremony during Uni Expo in 1985. Image: University of Queensland Archives
An anti-Joh Bjelke-Petersen protest at UQ in 1985. Image: University of Queensland Archives
An anti-Joh Bjelke-Petersen protest at UQ in 1985. Image: University of Queensland Archives
A crowded UQ Recreation Club in 1985. Image: University of Queensland Archives
A crowded UQ Recreation Club in 1985. Image: University of Queensland Archives
A packed lecture in the Parnell building in 1986. Image: University of Queensland Archives
A packed lecture in the Parnell building in 1986. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Students line up for a barbecue during Orientation Week in 1987. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Students line up for a barbecue during Orientation Week in 1987. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Athletes jostle for the lead at the start of the women's Great Court Race in 1985. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Athletes jostle for the lead at the start of the women's Great Court Race in 1985. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Students protesting over increased student fees in 1987. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Students protesting over increased student fees in 1987. Image: University of Queensland Archives
A women's hockey match during the University Games in 1987. Image: University of Queensland Archives
A women's hockey match during the University Games in 1987. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Graduation ceremonies were held at the Expo '88 site. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Graduation ceremonies were held at the Expo '88 site. Image: University of Queensland Archives
The Univations display at Expo '88. Image: University of Queensland Archives
The Univations display at Expo '88. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Crowds line up for the Univations display during Expo '88. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Crowds line up for the Univations display during Expo '88. Image: University of Queensland Archives
People taking part in UQ's interactive display during Expo '88. Image: University of Queensland Archives
People taking part in UQ's interactive display during Expo '88. Image: University of Queensland Archives
Keep checking the Contact website next week to catch the next instalment of the '11 Decades in 11 Weeks at UQ' series, when we look back on 1990–2000.
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