2010–2020
Welcome to the final instalment of '11 Decades in 11 weeks at UQ'. Contact flicks through the photo albums to bring you some of the best images from the past 110 years. This week, we look back on 2010–2020.
Playing volleyball in the Great Court on Market Day, February 2010.
Playing volleyball in the Great Court on Market Day, February 2010.
UQ graduate Sarah Greenhalgh preparing to monitor traffic around UQ for her media traffic report for The Australian Traffic Network, July 2011. Sarah now works as a reporter for the Seven Network.
UQ graduate Sarah Greenhalgh preparing to monitor traffic around UQ for her media traffic report for The Australian Traffic Network, July 2011. Sarah now works as a reporter for the Seven Network.
Moreton Bay Research Station’s Dr Kathy Townsend with Earth Watch Australia volunteers releasing the first of four green turtles into Moreton Bay, November 2011.
Moreton Bay Research Station’s Dr Kathy Townsend with Earth Watch Australia volunteers releasing the first of four green turtles into Moreton Bay, November 2011.
The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble performing at UQ St Lucia, August 2012.
The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble performing at UQ St Lucia, August 2012.
Josh Dutton conducting a radio interview with Mitch Leikvold, as part of the School of Journalism’s JACRadio service, August 2013.
Josh Dutton conducting a radio interview with Mitch Leikvold, as part of the School of Journalism’s JACRadio service, August 2013.
Samuel Tsai and Trisha Jogia enjoying the inflatable obstacle course at UQ St Lucia, August 2013.
Samuel Tsai and Trisha Jogia enjoying the inflatable obstacle course at UQ St Lucia, August 2013.
PhD student Gurion Ang in January 2014 surrounded by his favourite creatures on Earth: bugs!
PhD student Gurion Ang in January 2014 surrounded by his favourite creatures on Earth: bugs!
US President Barack Obama taking time out from the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane to speak to an audience at UQ St Lucia, November 2014. (Image: TPD Media)
US President Barack Obama taking time out from the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane to speak to an audience at UQ St Lucia, November 2014. (Image: TPD Media)
Students working in the UQ Gatton Community Garden, April 2015.
Students working in the UQ Gatton Community Garden, April 2015.
Guests being taken on a tour of the Oral Health Centre during its official opening, July 2015.
Guests being taken on a tour of the Oral Health Centre during its official opening, July 2015.
Dr Joan Norton with her horse, Cartouche USA, at the UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital at UQ Gatton, February 2016.
Dr Joan Norton with her horse, Cartouche USA, at the UQ VETS Equine Specialist Hospital at UQ Gatton, February 2016.
TV presenter and chef Ben Milbourne conducting a cooking demonstration in August 2016, while on campus for his Cultivate Productions/UQ television show for SBS, Food Lab .
TV presenter and chef Ben Milbourne conducting a cooking demonstration in August 2016, while on campus for his Cultivate Productions/UQ television show for SBS, Food Lab .
Guests celebrating Wear it Purple Day, August 2017. The event showcased the UQ Ally Network’s recent achievements, as well as the research of UQ academic staff on gender, sex and sexual diversity.
Guests celebrating Wear it Purple Day, August 2017. The event showcased the UQ Ally Network’s recent achievements, as well as the research of UQ academic staff on gender, sex and sexual diversity.
Guests watching Riverfire outside Customs House during the Donor Stewardship event, September 2018.
Guests watching Riverfire outside Customs House during the Donor Stewardship event, September 2018.
Singer/songwriter Kev Carmody performing at the launch of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), December 2018.
Singer/songwriter Kev Carmody performing at the launch of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), December 2018.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) Professor Bronwyn Fredericks and Gaja Kerry Charlton revealing UQ's Reconciliation artwork at the UQ Art Museum, 2019. Former UQ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Høj looks on happily.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) Professor Bronwyn Fredericks and Gaja Kerry Charlton revealing UQ's Reconciliation artwork at the UQ Art Museum, 2019. Former UQ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Høj looks on happily.
Breaking the Guinness World Record for the Largest Mindfulness Lesson (Single Venue), which saw 1,417 staff, students, alumni and community members flock to the Great Court at St Lucia in July 2019. The previous record was 569 participants.
Breaking the Guinness World Record for the Largest Mindfulness Lesson (Single Venue), which saw 1,417 staff, students, alumni and community members flock to the Great Court at St Lucia in July 2019. The previous record was 569 participants.
Contractors examining their handiwork at the official launch of the 64-megawatt Warwick Solar farm in July 2020. Its installation makes UQ the first major university in the world to offset 100 per cent of its electricity use with renewable power.
Contractors examining their handiwork at the official launch of the 64-megawatt Warwick Solar farm in July 2020. Its installation makes UQ the first major university in the world to offset 100 per cent of its electricity use with renewable power.
Researchers at UQ working on the development of a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus, 2020.
Researchers at UQ working on the development of a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus, 2020.
Saying thank you to the University with a decorated graduation cap, July 2018.
Saying thank you to the University with a decorated graduation cap, July 2018.
We hope you have enjoyed sharing some memories from the past 110 years at the University in our '11 Decades in 11 Weeks at UQ' series.