Events

Young Alumni Friday Drinks are a way for you to have some casual fun with your fellow UQ grads.

Meet up with UQ mates or make some new ones as we celebrate the end of the working week (but don’t worry – there won’t be any awkward ice-breakers).

So, you’ve got an idea and the motivation, but where do you start? Hear from a panel of alumni founders who started businesses from scratch in a candid discussion that goes beyond the questions AI can answer. 

Dreaming of life after graduation?

This event, organised by the Alumni team, brings real graduate experiences to life, giving you a rare chance to hear honest insights and ask questions.

Join us for a young alumni catch-up at one of Brisbane's best rooftop venues.

We’re finishing up the year with our final young alumni Friday drinks. This is a great chance to unwind and have some fun with your fellow UQ alumni.

Join us in Brisbane or virtually.  Back by popular demand, join us for a fascinating evening with 5 UQ researchers who will pitch their mind-blowing work – breakthroughs that could transform the way we live. 

The ongoing US tariff wars have sent shockwaves through global trade, impacting economies across the world – including Australia.

Want to connect with a new global network and add board experience to your CV?
Join the UQ Young Alumni Board in 2026 and help shape the future of alumni engagement at UQ.

This year, Party with a Purpose heads to The Gatsby, where the glitz and glamour of the 1920s come alive.

This free 1.5 hour webinar for new and aspiring leaders will equip you with essential skills to step up into leadership, manage people effectively, resolve conflicts and communicate with confidence.

In 2025, we’re kicking off young alumni Friday drinks as a new way for you to have some casual fun with your fellow UQ grads.

Take control of your finances with this jam-packed 90-minute webinar designed to help you stretch your money further and grow your wealth with confidence.
Free event
Online

Join us for 5 quick-fire professional development sessions designed to help young professionals work smarter and achieve their professional goals.
Location: The Atrium, UQ Brisbane City
Cost: $20

We're kicking off our 2025 young alumni program with social drinks at Brisbane's newest craft gin distillery, BY.ARTISANS in West End.
Location: BY.ARTISANS, 99 Jane Street, West End
Cost: Cost: $40 (includes of 2 hours of beverages including BY.ARTISANS cocktails and a grazing table)