Alumni and Community

Alumni and community events

UQ alumni and community events take place in-person and online, across the globe, throughout the year. UQ alumni are invited to join the UQ ChangeMakers platform to access early event registrations, benefits and discounts.

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UQ alumni travel program

1 January 2025 2:00pm–31 December 2025 3:00pm
 
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Join us as we venture through majestic landscapes, biodiversity hotspots, historical wonders and cultural centres with UQ academic hosts, providing an exclusive and enriching travel experience.

UQ Brisbane City building and history tours

25 March 2025 12:00pm–22 September 2025 1:00pm
 
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Join UQ alum Dr Keith Treschman (BSc '71, BEdSt '75, BA '79) on monthly building tours to delve into the history of the 308 Queen Street building and uncover some of the unique and quirky discoveries from the restoration process.
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Language courses at The Atrium

12 May 2025 9:00am–10 June 2025 5:00pm
 
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Whether you want to travel the world, learn to speak a language, follow new interests or maintain your language skills, this new language class gives you, our alumni that opportunity to learn in a practical and supportive learning environment in the city. Limited spots, register now!

Entangled Kin: Contaminant Conversations

23 May 2025 12:30pm–1:15pm
 
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Age-Ed Carers' Cafe

27 May 2025 10:00am–11:00am
 
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Age-Ed is a support network for care partners for older persons at the University of Queensland. Join us for the very first Age-Ed Carers’ Café, a relaxed morning tea designed to bring care partners for older persons from the UQ community together. This is a safe, welcoming space to connect with others who understand the experience of being a care partner for an older person. Tea, coffee and morning tea will be provided. Registration is essential and numbers are limited.
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UQ Talks: the inclusion revolution with Andrew Parsons

28 May 2025 11:30am–2:00pm
 
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You are invited to you to join us to hear from Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee about the ‘inclusion revolution’ and how Brisbane 2032 can help shape a more equitable and inclusive world.
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The Mattick Lecture - Scientists in the Courtroom

28 May 2025 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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In 2023, Kathleen Folbigg was released and acquitted after serving 20 years in prison, convicted by a jury of murdering her four young children over a 10-year period. She was convicted based on circumstantial evidence alone, without any physical evidence. She has always maintained that she is innocent. Danish scientists Professors Mette Nygaard and Michael Toft Overgaard shed light on how they became involved in the Australian legal inquiry into her convictions, and how their research played a central role in her acquittal.

The birth of portraiture and the divine

29 May 2025 5:30pm–8:30pm
 
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Join Alastair Blanshard, Paul Eliadis Professor of Classics and Ancient History, as he revisits the birth of portraiture in ancient Greece. Hear the story of how art originally designed to represent images of the immortal gods was transformed to capture the faces of mortal men and women.
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 2015 10 year reunion

31 May 2025 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
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Please join us for a reunion event as we celebrate 10 years since our Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) graduation from The University of Queensland.

Orchestral Visions

1 June 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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The University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra invites you to experience Orchestral Visions, an afternoon of bold symphonic storytelling under the baton of Paul Dean, Kinnane Professor of Music, in his highly anticipated debut with the orchestra.
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Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: Travels in Greece

1 June 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the June Sunday Series, presented by ANCH2050 Ancient World Study Tour and Field School students, titled ‘Travels in Greece'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus
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UQ Postgrad Ready

3 June 2025 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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UQ Postgrad ready is an opportunity for you to understand your postgraduate study options at The University of Queensland with our UQ Future Students team.
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QBI Brain Research Endowment Fund Dinner

5 June 2025 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
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Please join us for a wine appreciation dinner where the Emporium’s sommelier will share thoughts on the evening’s wine selections paired with fine food and enjoy an enlightening presentation from one of QBI's top researchers.
Location: Emporium Hotel South Bank - Frangipani Room
Ticket price: $250 per person or $2500 for a table of 10
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Building Business Excellence: Monetising data for strategic impact – Townsville

10 June 2025 5:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Understand how to capture and analyse data to improve your strategic decision-making and make a real impact on your bottom line. Free event.

Postgraduate Clinical Informatics and Digital Health info webinar

10 June 2025 5:30pm–6:30pm
 
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Learn how to be part of healthcare’s digital transformation. Hear from UQ experts and explore postgraduate study options in digital health at The University of Queensland.
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Townsville Alumni and Community Event

11 June 2025 5:15pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us at Queensland Museum Tropics as we shine a light on the extraordinary scientific research that’s happening in Townsville’s backyard, revealing the secrets of deadly reptiles and preserving our beloved Great Barrier Reef.
Free event
Location: The Great Gallery, Queensland Museum Tropics, 70-102 Flinders Street, Townsville City
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Building back for a resilient future

17 June 2025 12:30pm–1:30pm
 
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Join public policy scholar and crisis management expert, Dr Alastair Stark, for a seminar and lunch at UQ Brisbane City.
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Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) information webinar

18 June 2025 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join our postgraduate Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) webinar to hear from UQ experts and explore your professional development at The University of Queensland.
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2025 Hall Annual Lecture: Bones, Stones, Crocodiles and Origins – New Paleoanthropological Evidence from Africa

20 June 2025 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join us for a compelling presentation that explores how research at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania is deepening our understanding of human evolution through an interdisciplinary lens.
Free event
Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre
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Young alumni Friday drinks

18 July 2025 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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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.
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Future ready with AI: empowering educators with practical AI knowledge and tools

24 July 2025 8:45am–3:15pm
 
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Join us for an exciting, full-day professional development event designed to empower educators with the practical AI tools and insights needed to transform classroom practice and administrative tasks.
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QBI Lexus Alzheimer's Sunset Soiree

26 July 2025 4:00pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us for the QBI Lexus Sunset Soirée - a stunning late-afternoon gathering on the Brisbane River. Indulge in French Champagne, gourmet canapés, and live entertainment, all while socialising on the exclusive private lawn at this beautiful location.
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How to become a (great) manager

30 July 2025 6:00pm–7:30pm
 
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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.
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 1985 40-year reunion

2 August 2025 2:00pm–10:30pm
 
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The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Class of 1985 alumni and their guests are invited to attend a special reunion event as we celebrate a significant milestone - 40 years since your graduation from The University of Queensland.
Location: Mary Emelia Mayne Room, Mayne Medical Building, 288 Herston Road, Herston
Cost: $199 per person
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Party with a Purpose 2025

30 August 2025 6:00pm–10:00pm
 
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Save the date: our annual sell-out young alumni party is returning in 2025!

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 2000 25 year reunion

30 August 2025 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
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Please join us and the Class of 2000 for a special reunion event this year as we celebrate 25 years since our Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) graduation from The University of Queensland.
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AI in action

3 September 2025 2:45pm–4:00pm
 
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Curious about how artificial intelligence is transforming education? Join AI in Action, a speaker series exploring the practical, the ethical, the challenging and the creative ways AI is shaping the future of teaching and learning.
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 2005 20-year reunion

13 September 2025 7:00pm–11:00pm
 
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The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Class of 2005 20-year reunion will be held at the River Room, Customs House on Saturday 13 September 2025.
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Data Literacy for Educators

18 September 2025 8:45am–3:00pm
 
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A full-day focusing on enhancing educators data literacy by emphasising its importance, teaching interpretation and application for informed decision-making and providing hands-on experience with classroom data.
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Boyce Gardens at Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

21 September 2025 10:00am–2:00pm
 
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Pack a picnic and join a guided tour to discover Boyce Gardens during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

Naida Haxton Lecture

22 May 2025 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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This year's keynote speaker is the Honourable Justice Sarah C Derrington AM, Judge of the Federal Court of Australia and former Dean of Law at UQ, who also served as President of the Australian Law Reform Commission from 2018 to 2023. She will address the topic, ‘Evolution and Revolution in the Law – A State of Origin perspective’.

Cheese and Chats: tackling the looming global threat of antimicrobial resistance

22 May 2025 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Join us for the next Cheese and Chats event to learn about how we are tackling this global threat, and hear perspectives from patient experience, front-line researchers and the policy experts.

Age-Ed Seminar: Decision-Making Capacity

22 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Age-Ed is a new support network for care partners for older persons at UQ, which is run by UQ Law academics with lived experience of aged care or research expertise on ageing. Join us for our second panel discussion on decision-making capacity, which brings together a range of perspectives and expertise to explore this challenging aspect of ageing.
Location: Sir Harry Gibbs Moot Court, UQ Law School, Room W247, Forgan Smith West, St Lucia and via Zoom

Master of Finance and Investment Management information webinar

21 May 2025 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Enhance your expertise in investing and financing for a connected world. Join experts from UQ's Master of Finance and Investment Management and explore your postgraduate study options in finance at UQ.

Great Court Race

21 May 2025 12:30pm–2:00pm
 
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The Great Court Race is one of UQ’s proudest traditions – a bucket-list event for competitors and a must-see spectacle. The 2025 Great Court Race – which celebrates its 40th anniversary – will be held on Wednesday 21 May from 12:30pm.

Building Business Excellence: Strategies for transformative customer experience – Longreach

20 May 2025 8:00am–11:00am
 
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Elevate customer experience beyond marketing and transform your organisation into a customer-centric leader for sustained success. Join Professor David Solnet from the UQ for a free Building Business Excellence Masterclass on strategies for delivering a transformative customer experience.

Work habit hacks: early-career essentials

15 May 2025 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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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

Biotech: past, present and future

14 May 2025 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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Moderated by Emeritus Professor Paul Young, this panel will explore the impact of biotech innovation over the last 20 years and the promise the future holds in a world of AI, quantum computing, genome mapping and cell regeneration.

Domestic and Family Violence Awareness Month breakfast and industry panel

13 May 2025 7:45am–9:30am
 
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Join us for a breakfast and a vital conversation during Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month as we shine a spotlight on the complexities of DFV.

Building Business Excellence: Competing in the age of digital disruption – Sunshine Coast

8 May 2025 5:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Navigate digital hyper, debunk scaremongering, and leverage AI for strategic disruption. Uncover growth secrets with data, AI, and emerging tech in this essential course.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: Greece and the birth of medicine and law

4 May 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the May Sunday Series, presented by Professor Alastair Blanshard, Dr Paul Eliadis AM and Michael Halliday, titled ‘Greece and the birth of medicine and law'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 1995 30 year reunion

3 May 2025 7:00pm–11:00pm
 
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This special reunion event is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with your UQ classmates and celebrate all you have achieved in the past 30 years.
Tickets: $210 per person and partners are welcome
Purchase your ticket by Wednesday 2 April 2025 to secure your attendance
Location: River Room, Customs House, 399 Queens Street, Brisbane

Campus bird watching tour

3 May 2025 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Calling all birdwatchers! Our St Lucia campus is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife, including many species of birds. Join conservationist Professor Hugh Possingham, Queensland’s former Chief Scientist, for a walk-through campus to see what you can spot – and learn about these remarkable creatures along the way.

Drop-in science: join a supertaster experiment

3 May 2025 2:00pm–2:30pm
 
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be a scientist for a day? Join our IMB scientists and take part in a fun supertaster experiment! Did you know that your dislike of Brussels sprouts might actually be in your genes? Take part in the experiment to find out more about the science of taste. Disclaimer for parents: participating could give your kids a scientific basis for avoiding greens! Open to all ages.

UQ Alumni Travel Program information session

3 May 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Ever wished you had an academic expert to answer all your questions while travelling? Join us an information session to learn about our UQ Alumni Travel Program, run in partnership with Flight Centre.

In conversation: children's author Cheryl Leavy on motherhood, culture and connection

3 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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UQP author Cheryl Leavy speaks on the power of storytelling as a means of preserving culture, passing on traditions and advocating for change.

Bridging markets: AI, clean energy and business opportunities between China and Australia

3 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Join us for an insightful session with distinguished Chinese alumni – Professor Lianzhou Wang, Professor Xue Li and Dr Frank Xu – as they share their expertise on the dynamic sectors of AI, clean energy and business investment.

Family Zumba

3 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Let's Move! Do you have natural rhythm? Or perhaps you have two left feet? This activity will take family bonding to a new level. All fitness levels and ages are welcome to join this family-friendly Zumba class.

Inflatable obstacle course at the UQ Pool

3 May 2025 12:00pm–3:00pm
 
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After the hard work of bargain hunting at the Book Fair, why not take a dip in the UQ Pool? Dive into fun with our inflatable obstacle course, perfect for the entire family! Plus, don’t miss out on a delicious BBQ. All ages welcome.

Hosted by UQ Sport and the UQ Swimming Club.

Writing from life: how to tell your story

3 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Have you ever thought about writing down your story, or the story of a loved one? Join UQP authors Simon Cleary and Carly-Jay Metcalfe, who have mastered the art of turning their real-life stories into page turners, for this inspirational talk.

Building the future: School of Architecture, Design and Planning interactive marquee

3 May 2025 11:00am–3:00pm
 
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Experience the creativity of our amazing Architecture, Design, and Planning students as they showcase their latest projects. Get a first-hand look at models, poster displays and the design process behind their work.

Spectrum at the UQ Alumni Book Fair

3 May 2025 11:00am–7:00pm
 
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From lakeside melodies, to special performance in the stunning light-filled atrium of the UQ Global Change Institute – join us for one of the many UQ School of Music’s Spectrum festival performances.

Junior Scientist Hub: IMB interactive marquee

3 May 2025 11:00am–2:00pm
 
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Stop by our Junior Science Hub for hands-on activities and interactive learning. The little scientist in your life will enjoy getting dressed up in a mini lab coat and goggles.

The powerhouse of the brain: how do our cells create the energy we need to think?

3 May 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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Mitochondria, the unsung heroes of our bodies, are responsible for producing the cellular currency our bodies depend upon to function. When things go wrong in the brain, mitochondria can step in to protect our cells from further damage. As such, mitochondria may very well hold the key to unlocking new treatments for neurodegenerative disease. Join us as we explore the marvellous world of mitochondria and how they power our daily lives.

True Crime panel: behind the scenes with writers and scientists

3 May 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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Join award-winning UQP crime writer and UQ alum Matthew Condon OAM (Bachelor of Arts ’83) and internationally recognised geneticist Professor Grant Montgomery for an intriguing discussion that bridges the gap between scientific advancements and creative storytelling.

White glove tour at Fryer Library

3 May 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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Hear from Fryer Librarian Simon Farley about some of the treasured collections held in UQ’s Fryer Memorial Library of Australian Literature, acquired through the generous support of the UQ Alumni Friends and other donors.
Arm ornaments, Goroko, Gulf province and Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea

Tour of Anthropology Museum: stories through time

3 May 2025 11:00am–1:30pm
 
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Join Museum staff for a guided tour of the Stories through time exhibition, featuring collection highlights from Papua New Guinea, Mornington Island, Aurukun, Yirrkala, Cairns region and Solomon Islands.  

Bushtucker garden tour

3 May 2025 10:30am–1:00pm
 
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Explore a vibrant garden filled with native plants and learn about their traditional uses by First Nations peoples. Led by knowledgeable guides, you'll discover the secrets of bush plants and connect with the land in a whole new way. Perfect for nature lovers!

Please note, this walking tour is considered easy-terrain but enclosed shoes are recommended.

Ecological Lake tour

3 May 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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Last year we reopened our revitalised UQ Lakes precinct, home to a vast ecosystem of plants and animals. Join UQ students on this walking tour and hear about the lake restoration and their ecosystem.

Storybook reading with the Witches of Oz

3 May 2025 10:00am–11:00am
 
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The Witches of Oz are joining the Book Fair for reading hour. It’s your chance to meet Glinda – and the so-called Wicked Witch of the West! Be sure to wear your best pink and green outfits

Campus art tour

3 May 2025 10:00am–2:00pm
 
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Join us for a cultural mediation walking tour to see 8 artworks across 4 locations. All artworks are by First Nations artists from the UQ Art Collection, including Rosella Namok, Teresa Baker, Hector Burton, Lily Kelly Napangardi, Gloria Petyarre, Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula and Nora Wompi Nungurrayi.

Drop-in science: why is my lettuce dying?

3 May 2025 10:00am–1:00pm
 
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Dr Gurion Ang from the School of the Environment is on a mission to diagnose his dying lettuce. Home gardeners and plant enthusiasts will enjoy this dive into plant pathology, soil microbiology and invertebrate zoology.

Order your nostalgic UQ class t-shirt

3 May 2025 9:00am–5:00pm
 
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For the first time ever, nostalgic UQ class t-shirts with your unique graduation year are available for order.

Mad Hatters tea party

3 May 2025 9:00am–10:00am
 
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Join us down the rabbit hole for a tea party with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Bring your little ones to enjoy an hour of whimsical fun featuring games, bubbles and cupcakes.

2025 UQ Rare Book Auction

2 May 2025 6:30pm–9:00pm
 
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Join us as dozens of works go under the hammer in 2025, including a first-edition copy of The Handmaid's Tale, signed by Margaret Atwood and books from as early as the 1600s!

Growing kind, curious and clever children: in conversation with Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow

2 May 2025 5:00pm–5:45pm
 
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Join authors Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow for an engaging and insightful conversation as they explore how children and young people navigate friendships, schooling and the hard work of growing up. Drawing from their new book Out of the Box, they’ll share practical advice and fresh perspectives that every parent will find valuable.

Lakeside Rhythms in the Amphitheatre: 5 sessions and The Sounds of Avalon: Opening Gala

2 May 2025 11:00am–7:45pm
 
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The UQ School of Music proudly presents Spectrum, a vibrant celebration of musical artistry showcasing the breadth of talent within the UQ community. From classical to contemporary soundscapes, this festival offers a kaleidoscope of musical experiences across UQ's most captivating spaces.

2025 UQ Alumni Book Fair

2 May 2025 9:00am–5 May 2025 3:00pm
 
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Save the date for one of our most loved events! The UQ Alumni Book Fair is an annual fundraiser based at The University of Queensland, organised by volunteers who harness their love of books and generously donate their time. Plus register to win a box of books!

UQ alumni networking event in Perth

1 May 2025 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Join fellow UQ alumni in Perth for an evening of drinks, canapés and great conversation. Catch up with peers, create new connections and tap into your local UQ alumni community.
Cost: $15
Location: The Royal Hotel, 531 Wellington Street, Perth

MBA information event

1 May 2025 5:00pm–7:30pm
 
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Your goals are unique - your MBA should be too. Join us to discover how the UQ MBA can flex to suit your schedule and transform your career. In person and online.

UQ Talks: what AI can and can't do for you (yet)

23 April 2025 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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The sudden ubiquity of AI has transformed workplaces and classrooms around the world, forcing us all to reimagine the way we work, think and create.

Master of Finance and Investment Management information webinar

14 April 2025 3:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Enhance your expertise in investing and financing for a connected world. Join experts from UQ's Master of Finance and Investment Management and explore your postgraduate study options in finance at UQ.

ilab Accelerator Pitch Night

10 April 2025 5:15pm–9:00pm
 
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Join Ventures at The Princess Theatre for 'ilab Pitch Night: Chapter 1' where UQ’s startup entrepreneurs will present their cutting-edge innovations – from solutions for disability care, energy efficiency, and diagnostic medicine.

3T Event: inside the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre (Sold Out)

9 April 2025 9:45am–12:00pm
 
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Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes tour at the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre. The event will include morning tea.

BrisScience: bringing quantum to life

7 April 2025 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join the next BrisScience event, as UQ’s Professor Warwick Bowen explores quantum biotechnology and what it may hold for our future.

Young alumni drinks at BY.ARTISANS craft gin distillery

3 April 2025 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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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)

UQ Economics Thought Leadership Series – Empowering women: policy intentions and outcomes

2 April 2025 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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The first UQ Economics Thought Leadership Series event for 2025 to celebrate International Women’s Day. The discussion will highlight the complexities, challenges and opportunities involved in advancing gender equality through policies that genuinely empower women.
Free online event.
Dr Tim Renick

Student success through proactive data-driven engagement: presentation by Dr Tim Renick

1 April 2025 10:30am–12:30pm
 
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Dr Renick leads the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) at Georgia State University (USA), where his bold, evidence-based approaches have transformed student outcomes, particularly for underrepresented and first-generation learners.

Feeding the future: Breaking new ground

29 March 2025 10:45am–11:30am
 
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Can we grow enough to feed this burgeoning population? Scientists are exploring a wide range of solutions to this challenge. ABC Radio National’s Jonathan Webb leads a panel of experts to discuss native foods, vertical farming, enhancing crop yields, and even the potential of synthetic biology to revolutionise food production.

Mikhail Zygar on Putin’s vision for the world

27 March 2025 5:45pm–7:45pm
 
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In this presentation, prominent US-based Russian author and analyst Mikhail Zygar examines what Russian President Putin seeks for Russia’s future, for his own legacy, and how he intends to go about achieving it.
Free event
Location: Customs House, Brisbane

Labs Unlocked: ARC Centre of Excellence for Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide (GETCO2)

27 March 2025 9:00am–28 March 2025 5:00pm
 
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Join us for an adventure in the laboratory where you’ll explore how to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals and fuels! Dive into the world of sustainable technology and see how science can solve real-world problems. This event is part of World Science Festival Brisbane - Labs Unlocked.
Free event
Location: Andrew N. Liveris Building laboratories

2025 Ancient History Day

22 March 2025 9:00am–3:00pm
 
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Join UQ's Friends of Antiquity and the UQ School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry for the 30th annual Ancient History Day, exploring the theme of science, technology and the classical world.
Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre, UQ St Lucia
Cost: $50 general entry; $40 for Alumni Friends/Friends of Antiquity Members; $10 each for students with ID

World Science Festival Brisbane: UQ alumni event

22 March 2025 7:45am–9:30am
 
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Listen to an exclusive talk on ancient Egyptian mummies with UQ Honorary Research Fellow Dr Serena Love, followed by a private viewing of the exhibition Discovering Ancient Egypt.
Location: Queensland Museum. Level 2, Cnr Grey and Melbourne Street, South Bank
Cost: $20 per adult, $10 per child

Women in Engineering Breakfast

21 March 2025 6:45am–9:30am
 
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Join over 300 engineering industry professionals and UQ alumni for an engaging and empowering discussion at the UQ Women in Engineering Breakfast.
Tickets are $70 for an individual or $500 for a table of eight (plus GST)
Location: Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall

Win a box of books at the 2025 UQ Alumni Book Fair

18 March 2025 10:30am–1 May 2025 11:45am
 
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Register for the Book Fair before 12pm on Thursday 1 May 2025 and you'll automatically go into the draw to win a box of books of your choosing.

UQ Alumni Book Fair bookmark design competition

16 March 2025 8:00am–2 April 2025 5:00pm
 
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Enter an artwork inspired by your favourite book for the chance to have your design printed on the 2025 UQ Alumni Book Fair bookmark! Three designs will be selected for the official UQ Book Fair bookmarks, with the talented young artists receiving a $30 voucher to use at the UQ Alumni Book Fair.

2025 McCallum Founder's Lecture

15 March 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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Professor Louisa Collins is a health economist with 20 years' experience and conducts applied research on the economics of cancer.
Free event
Location: Mary Emelia Mayne Room, Mayne Medical Building, 288 Herston Road, Herston

Ultramarine Conversations: Recent water research in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

13 March 2025 12:30pm–2:00pm
 
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Hear from leading voices on current water research in the humanities, arts and social sciences.

Homegrown – Rebecca Cassidy and Alex Raineri

6 March 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Each year, UQ’s School of Music hosts a celebration of women performers and composers. This year, Rebecca Cassidy and Alex Raineri will perform works exclusively by Australian women composers.
Free event
Location: Nickson Room, School of Music, Zelman Cowen Building, St Lucia campus

Ventures 2025 programs: Applications close from 6 March

6 March 2025 8:30am–11 March 2025 5:30pm
 
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Curious where Ventures can take you? At UQ we encourage students, alum, and staff to develop the skills and mindset to innovate like an entrepreneur. Ventures has three programs open to suit your skills and interest: LeadHers, Curiosity, and Validate. Applications close from 6 March 2025.

BrisScience – Unlocking the secrets of dinosaur footprints

3 March 2025 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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At the first BrisScience of 2025, Dr Anthony Romilio will reveal the secrets of dinosaur footprints from across the globe.
Free event
The Edge, State Library of Queensland

Global Connections 2025

2 March 2025 9:30am–29 March 2025 5:30pm
 
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Join us in March for our first Global Connections events for 2025, hosted by UQ alumni in your city. These social events are a great opportunity to make new connections wherever you are in the world!

BLOCK PARTY

1 March 2025 10:00am–4:00pm
 
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Join the UQ St Lucia Museums for a free day of community, art, workshops, performances, tours, learning, heritage, food and more.

Feather Star (2 performances)

28 February 2025 1:00pm–1 March 2025 3:45pm
 
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Feather Star is a choreographic commission by Alicia Frankovich that explores human and non-human entanglements, attuning a myriad of bodies to the beauty and diversity of interdependent ecological systems.
Free event
Location: UQ Art Museum

Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health book launch

12 February 2025 4:30pm–6:00pm
 
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An event to celebrate the launch of the Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health.
Location: St Lucia campus

Friends of Antiquity Adrian Heyworth-Smith Memorial Lecture: Suetonius on the Roman emperor as pater patriae (father of the fatherland)

9 February 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the annual Adrian Heyworth-Smith Memorial Lecture, presented by Associate Professor Tom Stevenson, titled ‘Suetonius on the Roman emperor as pater patriae (father of the fatherland)'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

UQ School of Music presents Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro

13 December 2024 6:30pm–8:30pm
 
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This timeless masterpiece, brimming with wit, charm, and stunning melodies, promises an unforgettable night, showcasing the UQ School of Music's finest vocalists and instrumentalists.
Location: Opera Queensland Studio

2024 Gatton Back to College Weekend

29 November 2024 2:30pm–1 December 2024 11:00am
 
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The 2024 Gatton Back to College Weekend will be held from Friday 29 November to Sunday 1 December, hosted by the UQ Gatton Past Students Association.

Beyond Islandness: Experiments in Writing Relationally

27 November 2024 10:00am–1:00pm
 
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This symposium is convened by Verónica Tello with presentations by Tello, Helen Hughes, Tristen Harwood, Ellie Buttrose, Astrid Lorange and Andrew Brooks.
Free event
UQ Art Museum St Lucia campus

Australia Battery Day

21 November 2024 8:00am–5:00pm
 
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This annual forum provides an opportunity for representatives from industry, research institutions and government departments to come together to discuss the latest developments and opportunities in the battery sector. This is a chance to share, collaborate and contribute to the future of this rapidly changing and dynamic industry. The event is proudly supported by the Queensland Government and The University of Queensland.

Cheese and Chats: Improving health equity

20 November 2024 5:00pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us for the next Cheese and Chats event, where an expert panel of doctors and researchers will present their bold vision for advancing health equity.

3T Event: Inside the heart of Queensland Ballet and the Thomas Dixon Centre

20 November 2024 9:45am–1:00pm
 
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Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes tour at the home of Queensland Ballet, the Thomas Dixon Centre, with the opportunity to partake in an optional ballet class. The event will include morning tea.
Cost$15

2024 Jian Zhou Oration

19 November 2024 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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This year’s Oration will feature keynote speaker Professor Fiona Simpson, leader of the Cancer Therapy Group at the Frazer Institute. She will share insights into how ideas from basic cell biology have been developed into clinical trials, offering new hope in the battle against cancer drug resistance.
Free event
Location: Auditorium, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba

Steve Irwin Memorial Lecture and UQ family day at Australia Zoo – sold out

16 November 2024 7:30am–9:00am
 
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Join UQ and special guest Terri Irwin AM at Australia Zoo for a morning of fascinating talks and family fun in celebration of the life and legacy of Steve Irwin. Enjoy early access to the zoo for a special breakfast featuring kid-friendly talks from conservation experts. Sold out - waiting list only.

LeadHers Rise

15 November 2024 8:30am–11:30am
 
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Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day at LeadHers Rise!

Destiny vs disease

13 November 2024 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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Nature vs nurture. Who wins in the battle against pandemics, chronic disease and lingering disorders like immune deficiency and Long COVID?
Free event
Location: Customs House

UQ Talks: unpacking the US election

12 November 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Our expert panel will share their predictions for the coming 4 years, and the potential impact for Australia.

UQ Rugby Benefit in London

8 November 2024 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
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Mark your calendars for Friday 8 November! UQ's premier event of the year, the UQ Rugby Benefit is moving to London in 2024!
Location: Drapers Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2N 2AN

Women in Engineering: celebrating diversity cocktail reception

7 November 2024 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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Come together with engineering alumni, industry partners, student leaders and EAIT Faculty representatives for an evening of drinks, canapés and great conversation, hosted by the UQ Women in Engineering Alumni Ambassador Council.
Tickets are $35 per person (plus GST). Your ticket includes a three-hour premium drinks and canapés package.
The Atrium, UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane 4000

Experience symmetry – Nesbit Endowed Lecture

6 November 2024 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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Join Associate Professor Artem Pulemotov from the School of Mathematics and Physics as he shares a unique exploration of mathematical symmetry, brought to life with a special performance from musical ensemble Topology.
Free event
Location: Customs House

UQ MBA information webinar

4 November 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Are you ready to make your next career move? A UQ MBA may be just what you need to take the next step. Join one of our information events to explore how an MBA can help you reach your career goals.
Online event

Friends of Antiquity RD Milns Memorial Lecture: antiquity's answers to modern anxieties

3 November 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the annual RD Milns Memorial Lecture, presented by Professor Deborah Brown, titled ‘Antiquity's answers to modern anxieties'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

UQ Blues Awards Dinner 2024

1 November 2024 6:30pm–10:00pm
 
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UQ Sport invites you to celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of our past and present student-athletes at the 2024 UQ Blues Awards Dinner.
Tickets: $110pp (excludes booking fee)
Location: Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane

Ventures ilab Accelerator: Chapter 1 2025

1 November 2024 12:30pm–18 November 2024 6:30pm
 
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Take your venture to the next level with UQ Ventures ilab Accelerator: Chapter 1 2025 program. During the three-month program, each startup receives a $15,000 investment to help get your startup ready for the market. Get your application in 18 November.

QBI Steps for Dementia Research: trek the Blue Mountains to raise funds

31 October 2024 9:30am–4 November 2024 5:30pm
 
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Join a group of trekkers walking from the 31 of October to the 4 of November in the Blue Mountains to raise funds to support the fight against dementia. All of the funds raised support the Alastair Rushworth Endowment Fund at the Queensland Brain Institute that assists a PhD student.

Master Your Career Expo

30 October 2024 4:00pm–6:00pm
 
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This in-person event is your chance to hear about study pathways, course flexibility, scholarships and more.
Free event
Location: The Pavilion (53C) Building 53C, UQ St Lucia

2024 Hall Annual Lecture

29 October 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join the School of Social Science for an enlightening event that explores how Indigenous archaeology is reshaping the field by integrating Indigenous knowledge and practices.
Free event
Location: GHD Auditorium, Level 3, Advanced Engineering Building (49), UQ St Lucia

Husk Distillery lunch, tour and tasting

26 October 2024 11:30am–1:30pm
 
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Join us for lunch at Husk Distillery where you’ll hear out about the chemistry behind rum flavour profiles before enjoying a tour & tasting.
Location: Husk Farm Distillery 1152 Dulguigan Road North Tumbulgum, NSW 2490
Cost: $60 adults $30 (under 18)
Note time is adjusted for AEDT - actual time for the event in NSW is 12:30–2:30PM

Tour, coffee and cake at M-Arts Precinct, Murwillumbah

26 October 2024 10:00am–11:00am
 
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Join us for a fun behind-the-scenes tour at M-Arts Precinct, followed by delicious coffee and cake.
Location: M|Arts Precinct 105 Wollumbin Street Murwillumbah, NSW 2484
Cost: $15
Note time is adjusted for AEDT - actual time for the event in NSW is 11AM–12PM

Spend Saturday with UQ in the Tweed region: tours, cake, coffee, art and more

26 October 2024 9:00am–27 October 2024 2:30pm
 
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Join us at one of our three events happing over the weekend of 26-27 October in the Tweed region. A behind-the-scenes tour at M-Arts Precinct, lunch at Husk Distillery and an exclusive morning tea and guided tour of the Tweed Regional Gallery.

UQ MBA Information Event

23 October 2024 5:00pm–7:30pm
 
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Are you ready to make your next career move? A UQ MBA may be just what you need to take the next step. Join one of our information events to explore how an MBA can help you reach your career goals.

The Magic of This Dawn

22 October 2024 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Featuring works by Australian composers, conducted by Rachel Howley, a leading advocate for inclusivity and diversity in music.
Free event
Location: UQ St Lucia campus and online

Early Music Performance Project and UQ Singers

18 October 2024 6:30pm–7:45pm
 
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Join the choir and viol consort for an evening of Orlando Gibbons' music, featuring verse anthems and "The Silver Swan".
Free event
Location: Level 4, Zelman Cowen Building (51), Staff House Road and online

Annual Nesbit Endowed Lecture: experience symmetry

18 October 2024 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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Perhaps no mathematical principle is as inextricably linked to beauty and elegance in the world around us than symmetry. We see it beautifully reflected in nature, in art, in architecture – even in human form and function.
Free event
Location: Customs House

UQ MBA Golden Gala

17 October 2024 6:00pm–10:00pm
 
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2024 marks an important milestone for our prestigious MBA program, which wouldn’t have been possible without the contributions of our students, staff, alumni, industry partners and donors.

Career growth speed round: four mini masterclasses over drinks

17 October 2024 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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As we get towards the busy end of the year, taking time out to invest in yourself can feel impossible. We've got you covered with a speed round of four mini career masterclasses - all delivered in one evening over drinks, nibbles and networking.
Free event
Location: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane

Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture

17 October 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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The TC Beirne School of Law and the Federal Court of Australia, invite you to the 2024 Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture. The lecture will be held in person in Brisbane's CBD while simultaneously live-streamed for those out of state.
Free online and in-person event
Location: Federal Court, Court 1, Level 7 Harry Gibbs Commonwealth Law Courts

Stolen Songline: Lani’s Lament | A lecture and film screening with Honorary Professor Henrietta Marrie AM

17 October 2024 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Join us to hear from internationally regarded researcher and Yidinji Elder, the Honorary Professor Henrietta Marrie AM, as she shares the story of Lani Mulgrave Blair (1883-1900).
Free event
Location: UQ Art Museum

UQ Giving Day 2024

16 October 2024 12:00am–11:45pm
 
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Giving Day is a 24-hour global fundraising challenge where we call on our UQ community to make a gift towards a cause they are passionate about. This year's Giving Day will take place on Wednesday 16 October 2024. Join us to be a ChangeMaker and make a difference today.

308 Queen Street building and history tour

15 October 2024 12:00pm–5 November 2024 2:45pm
 
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Join UQ alum Dr Keith Treschman (BSc '71, BEdSt '75, BA '79) on monthly building tours to delve into the history of the 308 Queen Street building and uncover some of the unique and quirky discoveries from the restoration process.
Free event
Location: The Atrium at 308 Queen Street

Beating heart disease: tackling Australia's #1 killer

15 October 2024 11:00am–2:00pm
 
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Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the cutting-edge cardiovascular research underway at IMB and learn how our scientists are tackling Australia's #1 killer.
Location: Queensland Bioscience Precinct Auditorium (Building 80), 306 Carmody Road Saint Lucia, QLD 4072
Free event

New Horizons: artificial intelligence and pain conceptualisation

10 October 2024 8:30am–6:30pm
 
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The RECOVER Conference 2024 will have a focus on new understandings of the conceptualisation of pain and novel artificial intelligence methods designed to optimise patient care during injury rehabilitation.

We need to talk about Russia. And China. And so much more.

9 October 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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This panel seeks to discover what steps we need to take as a nation to secure our future. Join us to explore the current global conflicts and their impact on the world order and the rule of international law that has underpinned Australia’s security, prosperity, and stability for the past seventy years.
Free event
Location: Customs House

UQ Talks in Perth: the science of making good decisions

7 October 2024 5:30pm–8:30pm
 
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Join us in Perth for an exclusive UQ Talks event with renowned neuroscientist Professor Jason Mattingley, who will unravel the mysteries of how our brains make decisions.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: the archaeological evidence for happiness in prehistory

6 October 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the October Sunday Series event, presented by Dr Andrew Sneddon, internationally acclaimed archaeologist and author, titled ‘The archaeological evidence for happiness in prehistory'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

2024 Carolyn D. Baker Annual Memorial Lecture

4 October 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Research on pedagogy-focused professional development: Demonstrable improvements in teacher and student outcomes presented by Professor Jenny Gore. Join the School of Education for an insightful lecture on Quality Teaching Rounds (QTR) professional development, which has shown significant positive effects on both teachers and students over 20 years of rigorous research.
Free event
Location: Terrace Room, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14), UQ St Lucia

Psychology as Art competition: award ceremony

3 October 2024 3:00pm–6:00pm
 
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The UQ School of Psychology is pleased to announce the returning of our popular 'Psychology as Art' competition and welcome all UQ alumni and friends to join us for the unveiling and judging of these fascinating pieces.
Free event
Location: Viewpoint - Building 33, St Lucia Campus

Crimes against humanity, gender and the responsibility to protect

2 October 2024 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
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The University of Queensland’s Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect and the Justice and Accountability Network invite you to this event.
Location: Room 212, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14), UQ St Lucia
Free event

Ventures LeadHers Awards | Nominations open

1 October 2024 10:15am–25 October 2024 5:00pm
 
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Make your nomination today for the LeadHers Awards! Celebrate the outstanding women and gender-diverse leaders in entrepreneurship and nominate a fellow LeadHer. Nominations close 25 October.

Sold out: Doherty Lecture: The Peter Doherty Nobel Lecture Series

30 September 2024 5:30pm–7:00pm
 
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This event is sold out. Join Nobel Award-winning scientist and UQ Alum, Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, for a lecture that honours his major contributions to infection and immunology.
Location: The Long Room, Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane

UQ Compassion Symposium

27 September 2024 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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At our 2024 Compassion Symposium Keynote Address, we are excited to welcome Professor Jakob Hohwy. Jakob is a Professor of Philosophy at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia and the director of the Monash Centre for Consciousness & Contemplative Studies.
Free event.
Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre, St Lucia campus

Dusk Of Nations: In Conversation with Fiona Foley, Archie Moore and Keemon Williams

26 September 2024 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Dusk of Nations features selected works by leading Australian-based artists drawn primarily from the UQ Collection.
Free event
Location: UQ Art Museum

UQ Strings and UQ Singers

19 September 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Pulse’s eclectic repertoire ranges from masterworks of the string orchestra and string quartet genre, to transcriptions of Bartok’s Mikrokosmos and works of contemporary and past Australian composers.
Free event
Online and Nickson Room, Zelman Cowen Building, St Lucia campus

Samuel Wagan Watson in conversation with Ellen van Neerven: Celebrating the First Nations Classics series

19 September 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Join leading writers Samuel Wagan Watson and Ellen van Neerven for a conversation about Samuel’s 2004 volume of poetry Smoke Encrypted Whispers, now part of UQP’s First Nations Classics series. Showcasing Wagan Watson’s imaginative brilliance, this publication is a stunning collection of exhilarating poems, urban songlines and ancestral ties that have become the hallmarks of this poet.
Free events
Location: University of Queensland Art Museum

Midnight Sonnets: Taylor Swift and Shakespeare

18 September 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Professor Liam Semler will explore the intriguing parallels between Swift and Shakespeare as seen online and in classrooms.
Free event
Location: Avalon Theatre

Genetics of taste: exploring the art and science of flavour

15 September 2024 3:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for an exciting journey into the world of taste with Dr. Daniel Hwang and Elizabeth Willing as they explore how genetics and art shape the way we experience flavour. Discover the science behind your unique taste preferences and dive into the creative side of food as an art form.
Cost: Cost: $17 – 20% discount code for UQ staff and alumni using UQ20
Location: Riverside Green (ANZ Festival Garden)

Mozart: Requiem

15 September 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Experience Mozart’s awe inspiring Requiem with Dane Lam, UQ Symphony Orchestra, UQ Choir, Brisbane Chorale and local high school students at QPAC’s Concert Hall.
Adult $35, Concession $23, Student/Children $17 plus $7.20 transaction fee
Location: QPAC Concert Hall

Boyce Gardens at Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

15 September 2024 10:00am–3:00pm
 
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Pack a picnic and discover The University of Queensland's (UQ) Boyce Gardens during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers on Sunday 15 September.
Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre

A day at the lake

14 September 2024 1:00pm–5:00pm
 
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The UQ Lakes are officially re-opening and we're celebrating by hosting a day at the lake for the whole community with food trucks, ecological walking tours, live music, Patina bar and more.

UQ Ventures ilab Accelerator Pitch Night

12 September 2024 5:30pm–9:00pm
 
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Join Ventures at The Tivoli for ilab Pitch Night: Chapter 2, Thursday 12 September, where UQ’s startup entrepreneurs will present their cutting-edge innovations.

UQ ChangeMakers: does the 4-day week work?

11 September 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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How would a 4-day week change your life? As more and more large organisations around the world experiment with the 4-day model, debate continues around the likelihood of broader adoption – and whether it really works.

Ted Evans Public Policy Lecture: Here to help - the role of economics in tackling contemporary policy challenges

11 September 2024 5:15pm–7:30pm
 
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Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood will present the 2024 Ted Evans Public Policy Lecture. She will discuss how policy making has changed and the way in which economics has evolved to better assist policy making, including the better use of data, more diverse frameworks, and stronger economic institutions.
Free event
Customs House, Brisbane City

3T Event: ecology tour of the redeveloped UQ Lakes

11 September 2024 10:00am–11:45am
 
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Join our student-led tour as we explore the ecology behind the redeveloped lake and learn about the life that calls our campus home, followed by morning tea in the Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre.

The 67th Annual E. S. Meyers Memorial Lecture

8 September 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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Join UQ's Medical Society for The 67th E.S. Meyers Memorial Lecture, with keynote speaker; Dr Jana Pittman.

Join Team UQ at Bridge to Brisbane (B2B)

8 September 2024 6:00am–5:00pm
 
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Entries for Bridge to Brisbane are now open and we hope you’ll consider lacing up your runners to support UQ in the race.

Sketch

5 September 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Experience world premieres of diverse new works, blending genres and inspirations, performed by members of Sketch.

WANTZ Gala Dinner

31 August 2024 6:30pm–11:30pm
 
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With live music and entertainment, raffles, auctions, premium food and beverages, this is an event not to be missed. Best of all, funds raised on the night will support prostate cancer research at UQ.
Ticket price: $280
Location: The Long Room, Customs House, Brisbane.

UQ Riverfire Celebration 2024 - SOLD OUT

31 August 2024 5:00pm–9:00pm
 
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This beloved annual alumni and community event returns to Customs House in August, offering uninterrupted views of the Story Bridge and Brisbane skyline for the magnificent display.
Tickets from $60
Location: Customs House

Speaking from within

29 August 2024 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Associate Professors Fiona Foley and Stephanie Gilbert, both practicing historians, engage with the complexities of speaking from within and being heard.
Free event
Location: Room 206, Steele Building (3), UQ St Lucia

Making theatrical empires: nineteenth-century women

27 August 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Presented by the renowned international scholar, Professor Kate Newey – step into a world where the stage was set for revolutionary change and uncover the untold stories of women who transformed global popular culture.
Free event
Location: Avalon Theatre St Lucia

School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences 50 year celebration

23 August 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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All alumni from the UQ School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences are invited to a special event to celebrate 50 years of sport, exercise and physical education, as well as 15 years of nutrition sciences, within the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences.
Free event
Location: Sir Llew Edwards Building

Heron Island Research Station alumni tour

23 August 2024 9:00am–25 August 2024 3:00pm
 
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Back by popular demand! Join us again for exclusive behind the scenes access to the UQ Heron Island Research Station – the oldest and largest marine research station on the iconic Great Barrier Reef.

From Goddard to the Ethiopian Highlands and back with wildlife filmmaker, Dr Chadden Hunter

21 August 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Landmark nature docuseries Planet Earth 2 and Blue Planet 2 captured the imagination of viewers worldwide, but how does Attenborough's crew find and film their amazing wildlife stories?
Free event
Location: The Atrium, UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street

UQ Talks Sport: what it takes to achieve Paralympic glory

20 August 2024 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Join UQ experts and a former Paralympian to hear about what it really takes to make it as a Paralympian. You will hear from Professor Sean Tweedy and Associate Professor Emma Beckman, experts in para sport and Paralympic classification, alongside Professor Paul Harpur OAM, a two time Paralympian across two sports. This event will be hosted by UQ Alumni and former Olympian, Toby Jenkins.
Tickets: $35
Location: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane

UQ Gatton Neighbours

18 August 2024 2:15pm–3:15pm
 
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We’re inviting the Gatton community – our neighbours in the Lockyer – to join us on Gatton campus to find out more about the facilities available for everyone to enjoy all year long. As part of UQ Open Day, explore community resources and meet some of the people who make up our campus team.
Free event
Location: Gatton campus

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: the funeral oration in classical Athens

11 August 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the August Sunday Series event, presented by Associate Professor David Pritchard, Greek History, University of Queensland, titled ‘The Funeral Oration in Classical Athens'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

Crafty Party with Hiromi Tango

8 August 2024 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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Inspired by her remarkable residency, 花弁 Hanabira (Gentle Petal) join artist Hiromi Tango for a very special Crafty Party that celebrates healing and joy.
Tickets: $100 Adult*, $95 MoB Members (*plus $4.99 booking fee)
Location: MoB

UQ Talks: (re)designing Brisbane for 2032

6 August 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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UQ Talks brings together experts in town planning, economics and sociology to discuss how Brisbane can play the Games just right.
Free online event

BrisScience - adventures in exotic animal medicine

5 August 2024 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us at BrisScience to hear about Dr Bob Doneley's weird and wonderful adventures in exotic animal medicine.
Free event
Location: The Edge, State Library of Queensland

George Watson Public Lecture

5 August 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join the School of Communication and Arts for a critical examination of India's press freedom, rated 161 out of 180 by Reporters Without Borders, and its impact on the world's largest democracy. Explore the challenges of a constrained media space and its implications for sustaining a healthy civil society and fostering a deliberative democracy.
Free event
Location: Avalon Theatre, 172 Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia

Public seminar - Goori Du'gool-yah (Aboriginal Heart Talk) with Winyuba and Gaiarbau on Languages, Culture, Country

2 August 2024 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
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Discover the linguistic heritage of the Yagarabul people with Gaja Kerry Charleton, an esteemed Yagarabul Elder and Language Custodian. In this seminar, she unveils her work on transcribing and translating historical recordings, contributing to the Yagarabul Dictionary and language programs.
Free event
Location: Global Change Institute Building, St Lucia campus

UQ Finance Roundtable 2024 – navigating the current: capital flows around shifting geopolitics

2 August 2024 11:45am–1:30pm
 
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In an era where geopolitical events heavily influence market dynamics, this year’s Finance Roundtable delves into the intricate relationship between global capital flows and geo-political developments.
Location: River Room, Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane, 4000, Australia
Tickets start at $100

Smart money strategies

1 August 2024 6:30pm–7:15pm
 
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Whether you're new to budgeting or looking to refine your skills, join Courtney Crawford, Financial Planner at Financial Aspirations (Bachelor of Economics '07) as she provides some tools and insights to take control of your finances.
Free online event

Party with a Purpose

27 July 2024 7:00pm–11:00pm
 
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It's time to set sail with Party with a Purpose 2024. Our much much-loved annual event is taking to the water aboard a luxurious Oasis cruise.
Early bird tickets: $95 each or $90 for a group of 4 or more (early bird tickets are limited)
General tickets: $115 each
Location: River deck, Oasis Cruising

kith and kin: in conversation with Archie Moore, Ellie Buttrose and Grace Lucas-Pennington

27 July 2024 4:30pm–7:00pm
 
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Representing Australia at the 60th La Biennale di Venezia, Kamilaroi and Bigambul artist Archie Moore is the first Australian artist to be awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best National Participation. Join Archie Moore, exhibition curator Ellie Buttrose (BA ’07) and Bundjalung editor and poet Grace Lucas-Pennington, as they discuss Moore’s exhibition kith and kin and the unparalleled experiences that led them to Venice; of community, kinship, and the infinite relations that connect us all.
Location: UQ Art Museum
Free event

Film Night: Bandar Band

25 July 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join us for a screening of films running alongside 'Hoda Afshar: A Curve is a Broken Line'. The selected films have influenced Hoda Afshar’s artistic practice that often blurs the lines between documentary and fiction.

Cheese and Chats: revolutionising heart transplantation

23 July 2024 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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At this event, UQ experts will share their bold vision to revolutionise heart transplantation. Hear the stories of three people intimately involved in the process: the surgeon, the patient and the storyteller—Professor David McGiffin, Kate Phillips and Lauren Kelly.
Location: UQ Brisbane City
Cost: $35

Opening Saturday: Hoda Afshar in conversation with Isobel Parker Philip

20 July 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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Join artist Hoda Afshar in conversation with curator Isobel Parker Philip on the opening weekend of Hoda Afshar: A Curve is a Broken Line, the first major solo exhibition by one of Australia’s most innovative and unflinching photomedia artists.

Opening Night: Hoda Afshar: A Curve is a Broken Line

19 July 2024 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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Join us to celebrate the launch of UQ Art Museum’s latest exhibitions, including Hoda Afshar: A Curve is a Broken Line.

Expert tips to save money when travelling

16 July 2024 12:00pm–12:45pm
 
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Join the Flight Centre Travel Group for a webinar dedicated to helping you make the most of your travel budget.
Free online event.

Cutting Edge: A gala dinner by Fashion Queensland and the Institute for Molecular Bioscience

11 July 2024 6:30pm–9:30pm
 
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Join UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) and Fashion Queensland for a gala dinner and design showcase of one-off custom pieces directly inspired by IMB science.
Location: Whale Mall, Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Cost: $240

UQ NAIDOC Week: 'Reflections on the Referendum' keynote lecture by Professor Megan Davis

10 July 2024 3:00pm–5:00pm
 
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This year’s NAIDOC Week theme for 2024 is "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud", honouring the enduring strength and vitality of Indigenous cultures. Following the result of last year's Referendum, we are more driven than ever to keep the flame alight and the movement going with this keynote lecture, "Reflections on the Referendum" from distinguished constitutional lawyer and expert in public law, Professor Megan Davis.

Home buying 101

10 July 2024 12:00pm–12:45pm
 
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Join Clare Green, Mortgage Broker, Fourfold Mortgage Consulting (Bachelor of Business Management '01) as she breaks down the essential terms and concepts every prospective homeowner needs to know.
Free online event.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: the reception of Pompey's head (literally)

7 July 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the July Sunday Series event, presented by Dr Kit Morrell, Susan Blake Lecturer, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, titled ‘The reception of Pompey’s head (literally)'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus
Stacks of coins with small toy pigs on top.

Superannuation essentials 

3 July 2024 6:30pm–7:15pm
 
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Join Ian White, Super Consultant at UniSuper, for a webinar designed to demystify the fundamentals of superannuation.

Celebrating Female Composers concert

1 July 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Join us for a special concert celebrating the works of female composers. A student-led initiative, Celebrating Music Concert Series presents its Celebrating Female Composers concert.
Statue of David with black box across eyes

UQ ChangeMakers: can you separate the art from the artist?

27 June 2024 5:30pm–7:00pm
 
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In an age when the actions and beliefs of creators are under closer scrutiny, we're faced with the question: can you separate the art from the artist? Our panel of ChangeMakers experts will explore whether our appreciation of art tacitly endorses the behaviours or beliefs of its maker, or if there exists a pathway to reclaiming these creations for ourselves.
Free event
Locations: online sessions in North America and Asia-Pacific

UQ ChangeMakers: Can you separate art from the artist? [North America time zone]

25 June 2024 7:00pm–8:00pm
 
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In an age when the actions and beliefs of creators are under closer scrutiny, we're faced with the question: can you separate the art from the artist? The session will commence at 7pm New York / Nashville / Washington DC / Santiago time.

Discover postgraduate Biostatistics

24 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Learn to apply statistics in exciting and versatile ways to modern health problems. At this event you'll get the information you need to successfully apply for postgraduate study and develop your career.
Free event
Online

UQ Sport: Kids Holiday Camp

24 June 2024 8:00am–5 July 2024 5:30pm
 
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Experience vacation care like never before with our Kids Holiday Camp. We guarantee that they’ll be active, happy, and learning something new during their time with us!

Fulbright Scholarships

21 June 2024 4:45pm–1 July 2024 11:00pm
 
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Applications are now open for the Fulbright Scholarships. Take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution in 2025/26. The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to Australian citizens across all career stages.

Discover postgraduate Geographic Information Science

20 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Boost your employability in a wide range of industries with postgraduate studies in Geographic Information Science. This informative webinar will give you all the information you need start your GIS studies at Australia's #1 university for geographic and environmental sciences (QS World University Rankings 2023).
Free event
Online

Discover postgraduate Molecular Biology

19 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Acquire high level knowledge valuable for both research and industry applications. Join us at this webinar to learn more about your postgraduate study options in Molecular Biology at Australia's #1 institution for biological sciences.
Free event
Online

3T Event: what proposed aged care means testing could mean for the ageing population

19 June 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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Join Professor Brenda Gannon, Professor, School of Economics, Faculty of BEL, who will use evidence-based research to unpack the recommendations of the Taskforce report, and the current draft National Strategy for the Care and Support Economy.
Cost: $15
Location: St Lucia campus

Shaping change: accelerating the decarbonisation of road freight transport

18 June 2024 5:00pm–7:15pm
 
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We are pleased to extend a special invitation to attend an event on how to decarbonize the road freight transport sector using a data-driven approach, featuring a keynote presentation by UQ Visiting Scholar Professor Gordon Wilmsmeier from the Kühne Logistics University (KLU), Germany and Universidad de los Andes, Colombia, followed by a showcase of road freight transport decarbonisation tools for public and private sectors, hosted by The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Infrastructure Research Hub.
Free event
Location: UQ Brisbane City 308 Queen St

Discover postgraduate Financial Mathematics

18 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Develop cutting-edge skills in Financial Mathematics with postgraduate study at The University of Queensland. This session is the perfect opportunity to understand your study options in a specialist field.
Free event
Online

Discover postgraduate Food Science and Technology

17 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Further your career in one of the world's largest industries. Now's the time to gain in-demand skills through postgraduate study at Australia's #1 university for food science and technology (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023)
Free event
Online

Language courses at UQ Brisbane City

17 June 2024 4:00pm–1 August 2024 5:00pm
 
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Back by popular demand, join us for the next 'Learn a language' at The Atrium. In partnership with UQ Institute of Modern Languages (IML), we're launching another 5-week language short courses for beginners starting in June.
Cost: $275 for 5 classes
Location: UQ Brisbane City

Discover postgraduate Environmental Health Sciences

13 June 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Learn about study options that will help you develop skills to address some of the most important challenges of our time. You can help manage modern environmental health risks.

Discover postgraduate Educational Studies

11 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Explore your options for postgraduate study in education and take the next step in your professional development with Queensland’s top-ranked university.
Free event
Location: online

BrisScience - what are asteroids made of?

10 June 2024 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us at our next BrisScience to learn what asteroids are made of and hear about the origins of the solar system.
Free evnts
Location: The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Bank

Discover postgraduate Epidemiology

10 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Develop specialist skills in a core health discipline. Join this online session to get more information on your postgraduate epidemiology study options.
Free event
Online

How to create a 'healthy' business

6 June 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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A panel led networking event for alumni interested in learning from industry leaders about how to develop a successful business in the health sector.
Free events
Location: 308 Queen Street

UQ alumni and friends reception in London

5 June 2024 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Join us for a special reception for UQ alumni and friends at Australia House in London.
Free event
Location: Australia House, The Strand, London WC2B 4LA

Discover postgraduate Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene

5 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Gain integral health and safety management skills to meet global industry demand.
Free event
Online

Discover postgraduate Environmental Management

4 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Tackle today's most vital global issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to get all the information you need about environmental management.
Free event
Online

Discover postgraduate Agribusiness

3 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Become a future leader in Agribusiness. Come along and learn about your study options in one of Australia’s most important industries.
Free event
Online

How the Antiquities Museum got its pots – recent cases and new directions at the RD Milns Antiquities Museum

2 June 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the June Sunday Series lecture, presented by James Donaldson, Manager and Curator, RD Milns Antiquities Museum, titled ‘How the Antiquities Museum got its pots – recent cases and new directions at the RD Milns Antiquities Museum'.
Cost $10
Location: Room E302, Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

Institute of Modern Languages: Winter Survival Courses (June - July 2024)

1 June 2024 3:30pm–31 July 2024 4:30pm
 
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Do you want to start a new language learning journey? Whether it's for business opportunities, travel, connecting with your heritage, engage with people in your local community or simply for enjoyment, our Winter Survival Courses will ensure that your first steps are in the right direction.

Seminar: Myanmar Spring Revolution

1 June 2024 1:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Since the February 2021 military coup, Myanmar has faced an unprecedented political, socioeconomic, human rights and humanitarian crisis.
Free event
Location: GHD Auditorium, AEB Building, UQ St Lucia

UQ Postgrad Ready

28 May 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join us for an informative session covering everything for a successful start to your postgraduate study at The University of Queensland.
Free event
Online

Discover postgraduate Urban and Regional Planning

27 May 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join us for a detailed discussion about the Urban and Regional Planning program. Come along to this webinar and start your acquisition of highly sought after skills. Opportunities abound in both the public and private sector.
Free event
Online

Discover postgraduate Conservation Science

23 May 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join us to learn about the Conservation Science program and its impact on your career. Come along and learn how you'll deepen your understanding and impact in conservation science with a world-class program at Australia’s #1 institution for environmental sciences (QS World University Rankings 2023).
Free event
Online

Beyond the boundaries: innovations set to transform the way we live, work and play

22 May 2024 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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Join us as we explore six ground breaking research projects that could change the way we live, work, and play.
Free event
Location: Room 227, UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane and online

Merson Lecture 2024: tools for analysing and repairing the brain

22 May 2024 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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The annual lecture is named in honour of Dr David Merson, who supported the series in order to promulgate the best neuroscience research and what it has to offer the community in the future. It is given by a prominent, internationally leading neuroscientist whose research is of relevance to laboratories at QBI. This year, the Merson lecture will be presented by Professor Ed Boyden.
Free event
Location: Level 7 Auditorium, Queesland Brain Institute.

Discover postgraduate Biotechnology

22 May 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Get the information you need for a successful start to your postgraduate biotechnology study. Come along to this informative webinar and discuss your study options with Australia’s #1 university for biotechnology (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects).
Free event
Online

2024 QBI Lexus Alzheimer's Jazz Gala

17 May 2024 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
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Dust off your dancing shoes and join us at Waters Edge at Portside for the 2024 QBI Lexus Alzheimer’s Gala!
$225 for an individual ticket
$2200 for a table of 10
Location: Waters Edge – Portside. Level 2

UQ Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awards – nominations close 23 June

17 May 2024 12:45pm–23 June 2024 5:00pm
 
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Make your nomination today! Help to celebrate the amazing and talented entrepreneurs at UQ and across our ecosystem – nominate yourself or a fellow entrepreneur superstar for an award. Nominations close 23 June.

Inaugural Mattick lecture 'the junk ain't junk'

17 May 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm
 
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Professor John Mattick co-founded IMB at the turn of the century, as the era of genomics was dawning. Join Professor Mattick as he returns to IMB to deliver the inaugural lecture in the series named for him.
Free event
Location: Queensland Bioscience Precinct Auditorium and online

The Word for World is Ocean: book launch and lecture

16 May 2024 2:15pm–3:15pm
 
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Join us for the final in person session of The Word for World is Ocean reading circle led by Dr Bronwyn Bailey-Charteris.
Cost: free or General Admission + Book $55
Location: UQ Art Museum

Great Court Race

15 May 2024 1:45pm–2:45pm
 
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The Great Court Race is one of The University of Queensland’s proudest traditions – a bucket list event for competitors and a must-see spectacle!
Free event
Great Court St Lucia campus

Naida Haxton Lecture 2024

9 May 2024 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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The Naida Haxton Lecture is an annual event hosted by the UQ Law Society in honour of Ms Naida Haxton, UQ alumna and the first woman to actively practice at the Queensland Bar.
Free event
Location: Learning Theatre 212, Sir Llew Edwards building (14), St Lucia campus
Frederick McCubbin, 'Portrait of little girl' c.1912-1913,oil on canvas image 46.7 x 57 cm. Collection of The University of Queensland, purchased 1953.

The Secret Lives of Portraits

9 May 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join UQ art history expert, Associate Professor Andrea Bubenik, on Thu 9 May as she shares some of the most unbelievable and hidden tales behind incredible portraits from the UQ Art Museum Collection, including a rare work by Frederick McCubbin.
Tickets: $20
Location: The Atrium, UQ Brisbane City

Discover postgraduate Agricultural and Animal Science

8 May 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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oin staff from UQ’s postgraduate Agricultural and Animal Science programs as well as the Future Students team to get the information you need.
Free event
Online

Discover postgraduate Public Health

7 May 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join the team from our postgraduate Public Health program suite, get more information on your postgraduate study options, and get the answer to any questions you have.
Free event
Online

Friends of Antiquity 2024 Milns Visiting Scholar Lecture

5 May 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the 2024 Milns visiting scholar lecture, presented by Professor Canevaro, University of Edinburgh, titled ‘Greek subjective rights? Justice, legal discourse, and legal institutions’.
Ticket price: $10
Location: Room E302, Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

Family fun day as part of the UQ Alumni Book Fair

4 May 2024 9:00am–5:00pm
 
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Saturday is family fun day at the UQ Alumni Book Fair, with free story time sessions, face painting and craft.
Free event
Location: UQ Centre, St Lucia campus

Gifts of friendship: rare books and manuscript treasures in the Fryer Library

3 May 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Hear from Simon Farley, Fryer Librarian, about a selection of treasures held in the Fryer Library including beautiful, rare books and the manuscript papers of great Australian writers including David Malouf, Peter Carey, Thea Astley, and Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
Free event
Location: UQ Centre, St Lucia campus

How we remember tomorrow: reflections in music

3 May 2024 5:30pm–6:30pm
 
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This innovative event brings together the creative talents of UQ's composition and performance students in reflective and imaginative artistic dialogue with each other and with the evocative artworks featured in the UQ Art Museum’s current exhibition.
Free event
Location: UQ Art Museum, St Lucia campus

Spectrum

3 May 2024 11:00am–5 May 2024 4:00pm
 
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From classical to contemporary soundscapes, join us for a festival of music at UQ St Lucia. Culminating in a rare opportunity to hear Terry Riley’s pulsating minimalist masterpiece In C, alongside George Gershwin's beloved Rhapsody in Blue, the festival will feature diverse music from Mozart to the music of 2024.
Free event
St Lucia campus - various locations

UQ Alumni Book Fair

3 May 2024 9:00am–6 May 2024 3:00pm
 
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More than 110,000 books, magazines, vinyl records, DVDs and other pre-loved goodies will be available at this year’s UQ Alumni Book Fair, from as little as $1, helping us raise funds for UQ student scholarships and research.
Free event
Location: UQ Centre, St Lucia campus

UQ MBA information webinar

1 May 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Are you ready to make your next career move? A UQ MBA may be just what you need to take the next step. Join one of our information events to explore how an MBA can help you reach your career goals.
In-person event now full - please register for the webinar.

Dine like a literary icon - Patina at Alumni Court

29 April 2024 11:00am–3 May 2024 9:00pm
 
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To mark the 2024 UQ Alumni Book Fair (3–6 May), we’re celebrating with the favourite foods of iconic writers, Ernest Hemingway and Emily Dickinson.
Available for lunch Monday 29 April and Tuesday 30 April.
Available for lunch and dinner from Wednesday 1 – Friday 3 May.

UQ Hockey Club: Red Roo Ball 2024

27 April 2024 6:00pm–10:00pm
 
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The 2024 ball promises to be an unforgettable event, with great food, music and a celebration of 100 years of Men's Hockey at UQHC. We encourage all members to include their partners for the evening's revelry. The Club looks forward to seeing current and past members at this milestone celebration.
Tickets: $165
Location: Rydges Hotel - South Bank

UQ MBA information event

18 April 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Are you ready to make your next career move? A UQ MBA may be just what you need to take the next step. Join one of our information events to explore how an MBA can help you reach your career goals.
Free event
Location: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street

How to revive national competition policy: an attack on inflation and anaemic productivity

17 April 2024 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Join Peter Harris AO as he explores the role of competition regulation and the impact any reform could make on economic stability and growth.
Free event
Location: online

UQ Talks: how to travel more sustainably

16 April 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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With growing concerns around aviation emissions and the impact of over-tourism on communities, there is more awareness than ever of the need to travel sustainably. This UQ Talks panel explores groundbreaking research on sustainable aviation, and will offer green travel advice for all voyagers and business owners.
Free event
Location: online

The Sea is Our History and Our Future (in person event)

11 April 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join Lisa Reihana and Mykaela Saunders, in conversation with Ellen Van Neerven, as they discuss their practices of storytelling around Indigenous histories and futures connected to the Great Ocean. Location: The University of Queensland Art Museum

2024 Daphne Mayo Public Lecture

10 April 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join the School of Communication and Arts for our annual Daphne Mayo Public Lecture. Presented by international film scholar Professor Julie Turnock – From Star Wars to Marvel to the Oscars: Blockbuster Aesthetics and Special/Visual Effects. Location: Terrace Room, Level 6, Sir Llew Edwards Building.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: wondrous machines – an exhibition and tour in the RD Milns Antiquities Museum

7 April 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity at the April Sunday Series event, ‘Wondrous Machines – an exhibition and tour in the RD Milns Antiquities Museum’. Location: RD Milns Antiquities Museum, St Lucia campus

UQ ChangeMakers: how to be a (better) leader: online event

3 April 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Ever wondered what it takes to make it as a leader – and how to do it well? With the tides shifting towards purpose over profit, sustainable growth, diversity and increased accountability, it has never been more important – or more challenging – to nail the task of leadership.

UQ cricket alumni event in Bangalore

2 April 2024 6:30pm–11:00pm
 
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The UQ India alumni network invites you to join the UQ Cricket Club for an exclusive UQ alumni event in Bangalore on Tuesday, 2 April, where we'll witness an exciting T20 cricket match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Lucknow Super Giants. Venue: Happilo Pavilion Terrace, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Happilo Pavilion Terrace, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Briscoe Sisters (in person and livestream)

28 March 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Yalanji trio Briscoe Sisters bring language and song to the stage, fusing gospel with their yalanji spirituality.

Building Business Excellence Masterclass: systems thinking for effective decision-making

27 March 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Refine your strategic thinking skills while engaging with other executives and industry leaders. By participating in any of our free monthly masterclasses and sharing your valuable feedback, you’ll contribute to the evolution of business knowledge and practice.

The 2024 Rodney Wylie Lecture (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne)

26 March 2024 5:15pm–3 April 2024 7:30pm
 
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The 2024 Rodney Wylie Lecture will be presented by Michel Barnier. Michel is a French politician who served as the European Commission's Head of Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom. Locations: Customs House, Brisbane / State Library Victoria, Melbourne / Customs House, Sydney

World Science Festival Brisbane Robowars alumni family day out - SOLD OUT

23 March 2024 9:00am–11:30am
 
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Kick-start your weekend with the whole family at the World Science Festival Brisbane Robowars alumni family day out.

Bring your family to IMB's Junior Scientist Hub at World Science Festival

23 March 2024 8:30am–24 March 2024 4:00pm
 
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The Institute for Molecular Bioscience returns to World Science Festival Brisbane's City of Science with our Junior Science Hub. Enjoy a weekend packed with engaging, hands-on science activities suitable for the whole family. Location: South Bank Parklands

ilab Accelerator Pitch Night

21 March 2024 5:30pm–9:00pm
 
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Join UQ Ventures at The Princess Theatre for ilab Accelerator Pitch Night, Thursday 21 March, where UQ’s startup entrepreneurs will present their cutting-edge innovations – from AI-driven platforms and digital cameras to the future of the electrical grid.

Nonsemble (in person)

21 March 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Nonsemble's performance of "Go Seigen vs. Fujisawa Kuranosuke" by Chris Perren translates a 1953 Go game into a musical journey, showcasing strategic depth and innovation. Location: Nickson Room, UQ School of Music

Friends of Antiquity: Ancient History Day

16 March 2024 9:00am–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ's Friends of Antiquity and the UQ School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry for the 29th annual Ancient History Day, exploring the theme of heroes and anti-heroes. Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre, UQ St Lucia

Getting deep into sleep: free event

14 March 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Sleep. We can't live or learn without it, but how much do we know about what's happening in our brains while we snooze? In Brain Awareness Week 2024 and on the eve of World Sleep Day, join us for an engaging evening with our scientific panel.

Keys to Vienna (in person)

14 March 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Keys to Vienna" showcases keyboard pieces by Schubert, Beethoven, and Brahms, highlighting Vienna's 19th-century musical heritage. Location: Nickson Room, UQ School of Music

Secret Social

13 March 2024 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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We're kicking off our 2024 young alumni programs with social drinks at one of Brisbane's famous secret-entry bars. The entry instructions are classified – register to receive your special instructions before the event.

3T Event: the future of personalised medicine (talk only)

13 March 2024 10:00am–12:45pm
 
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Join Professor Alan Rowan, Institute Director, AIBN, as he explains what AIBN is doing in personalised medicine and then take a behind-the-scenes tour of the labs and meet some of the researchers making it happen.

The Word for World is Ocean

7 March 2024 6:00pm–16 May 2024 8:00pm
 
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As part of our multi-year research and programming arc Blue Assembly, join The Word for World is Ocean Reading Circle led by Dr Bronwyn Bailey-Chateris. Free event
Location: online and (last session) UQ Art Museum, St Lucia campus

Responding to the Myanmar crisis: lessons in human rights advocacy and Thailand’s humanitarian initiative (in person)

7 March 2024 5:15pm–7:30pm
 
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Join the Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect to listen to 3 leading experts who will answer questions about efforts to advance peace, human rights protection and atrocity prevention, and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to affected communities in Myanmar. Location: Viewpoint, Building 33, UQ St Lucia

Weddding showcase – 'The One' at UQ's Customs House

5 March 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Explore the trends in flowers, styling, cuisine and more. Brisbane’s best wedding suppliers will be in attendance. RSVP today for your chance to win $8,000 in vouchers* from Customs House and our amazing wedding suppliers, towards your dream Wedding Reception for 2024 or 2025 at Customs House.

Public lecture: emotionography and the case of 'mixed emotion' (in person)

5 March 2024 4:30pm–5:30pm
 
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Join Jonathan Potter and Alexa Hepburn as they delve into Emotionography, a ground-breaking approach to studying emotion in real-time interactions. Explore its applications and contrast with traditional research methods. Experience a paradigm shift in understanding human emotions. Location: Sir Llew Edwards Building 14, Room 132

BrisScience: finding and conserving Australia's most elusive birds (in person and online)

4 March 2024 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Professor Watson is now using citizen science data to find which bird species are the least well-known and need urgent attention. Join us at our first BrisScience for 2024, as he reveals Australia's top 10 least-known birds and the science and conservation efforts being undertaken to save them.

Global Connections: 2024

2 March 2024 1:30pm–18 October 2024 8:30pm
 
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Join us for the final Global Connections event in October and support your network in raising funds for UQ research and scholarships. These social events, hosted by UQ alumni in your city are a great opportunity to make new connections wherever you are in the world!

Participate in Hiromi Tango's community-led project: '花弁 Hanabira (Gentle Petal)

2 March 2024 12:15pm–11 August 2024 5:00pm
 
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‘花弁 Hanabira (Gentle Petal)’ is a community-led project that will transform Museum of Brisbane’s Adelaide Street Pavilion into a vibrant sanctuary, inspiring healing and social connection.
Free event
Location: Adelaide Street Pavilion Level 3, City Hall

2024 Live at UQ concert series: Courtenay Cleary and Alex Raineri (in person and online)

29 February 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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In reflecting the School's role in the broader South-East Queensland community, we have designed a diverse and exciting program. With established international and national artists performing, as well as our own emerging student artists, this year is set to be a vibrant, creative, and energetic time at the UQ School of Music.

Momentum Accelerator: applications close 15 March

28 February 2024 2:15pm–15 March 2024 6:00pm
 
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Propel your digital, hybrid Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) or full SaaS business into rapid growth with UQ’s new Momentum Accelerator. Throughout our 15-week program, each qualifying business receives expert guidance to enhance business skills, grow networks, and boost scaling plans to help participants prepare for significant fundraising. Applications close 15 March.

How to apply for a Higher Degrees by Research Program at UQ (online)

26 February 2024 5:00pm–6:30pm
 
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Join our interactive webinar to hear from students and academics about the benefits of Higher Degrees by Research (HDR), discover why so many research students choose UQ, and learn how to apply.

Dean-Grinberg-Dean

22 February 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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The University of Queensland School of Music is proud to present our Concert Series for 2024. With established international and national artists performing, as well as our own emerging student artists, this year is set to be a vibrant, creative, and energetic time at the UQ School of Music.

School of Music: research seminar series – Helena Burns

19 February 2024 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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The seminar series showcases the work of our higher degree by research candidates and provides valuable professional development opportunities for undergraduate and coursework students who are interested in research. Visiting scholars are regularly invited to address staff and students, and the seminars are open to the public. Location: Nickson Room, St Lucia campus

Explore UQ’s green events

14 February 2024 12:00pm–31 March 2024 4:00pm
 
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Explore new sustainability projects at upcoming events run by UQ Sustainability, including the first Repair Café and Suitcase Rummage of the year and some awesome gardening workshops. Learn about composting, seed saving, permaculture and more.

UQ Art Museum: How we remember tomorrow

13 February 2024 4:30pm–15 June 2024 4:00pm
 
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How we remember tomorrow celebrates storytelling across generations, through oceans and waterways and transcending eras and perspectives.
Free event
Location: UQ Art Museum, St Lucia campus

Year 9 and 10: Science and Engineering Challenge 2024

6 February 2024 9:00am–8 February 2024 2:30pm
 
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The Science and Engineering Challenge, run in parnership with The University of Newcastle, helps Year 9 and 10 students to foster their interest in STEM, with the hope that more students will consider future careers in these areas. Venue: Union Road, St Lucia, The UQ Centre

Ventures Empower

5 February 2024 3:45pm–19 February 2024 4:00pm
 
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Applications are now open for our transformative 9-week experience to accelerate your startup. Join a cohort of inspiring founders and get the support, knowledge, and confidence you need to reach your business goals.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: Heyworth-Smith Memorial Lecture

4 February 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity at the 2024 Adrian Heyworth-Smith Memorial Lecture, ‘The rule of law in Ancient Rome’, presented by Dr Eleanor Cowan, Lecturer in Roman History, The University of Sydney. Location: Room E302, Forgan Smith Building, UQ St Lucia

Ellen van Neerven in conversation at Midsumma Festival (UQP event: in person)

3 February 2024 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
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Join Ellen van Neerven in conversation with Kim Kruger as they discuss Personal Score at The Midsumma Festival 2024.

Diploma in Languages information session (in person and online)

24 January 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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Set yourself up for a global career and find out how you can study a Diploma in Languages alongside your undergraduate degree.

Why we need minerals to save our world: TEDxUQ by Daniel Franks

3 January 2024 11:00am
 
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Daniel's work on the interconnection between minerals, materials and sustainable development is internationally recognised, and shows that there is more to the story of mining than we typically see.

First stage of UQ’s lake and amphitheatre renewal project now complete

3 January 2024 9:30am–31 December 2024 10:30am
 
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The iconic UQ lake and part of the amphitheatre is now open for the community to enjoy.

2023 Gatton Back to College Weekend (in person)

1 December 2023 9:00am–3 December 2023 5:00pm
 
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The Gatton Back to College Weekend will be held from Friday 1 December to Sunday 3 December, hosted by the UQ Gatton Past Students Association.

Strategic doing practitioner training

30 November 2023 9:00am–5:00pm
 
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Are you a leader looking to create and develop impactful strategies? UQ Ventures in partnership with Strategic Doing is hosting a one-day Strategic Doing Practitioner Training course. The course will give you the knowledge and tools to tackle your biggest problems by mastering the management of complex collaborations, open innovation, and ecosystems. Location: St Lucia campus

International Symposium on Green Transformation of Carbon Dioxide (ISGTCO2)

29 November 2023 9:00am–1 December 2023 5:00pm
 
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Under the theme, Cooperating on a global opportunity, the ISGTCO2 Symposium brings together a critical mass of expertise to tackle the world’s biggest challenge – carbon dioxide. Hotel Grand Chancellor, Brisbane

Ventures Empower pitch night

28 November 2023 5:30pm–8:30pm
 
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UQ’s startup gender diverse and women entrepreneurs will present their cutting-edge innovations - from social entrepreneurs to trailblazers in health, cold-brew beverages, decomposable packaging, and more. Location: Long Room, Customs House

Climate politics on the brink of catastrophe (in person)

28 November 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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With the climate crisis with us and effects certain to worsen, this roundtable brings together some of UQ’s leading researchers on the politics of climate change and policies in response to it. Location: Global Change Institute, St Lucia

An unexpected barrier to political candidacy? Gender, discouragement, and candidate persistence – online

28 November 2023 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Did you know that a simple rule can have a huge impact on women's political participation? In many democracies, candidates have to pay a deposit to run for office, which they lose if they don't get enough votes.

Freedom of expression on the internet and democracy (in person)

27 November 2023 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Freedom of expression is one of the most important values of democracy. It is a necessary precondition for the democratic choices of a nation’s citizens. In this public lecture, the Honourable Dr Egils Levits will address the limits of freedom of expression, drawing on different legal traditions in Europe and the United States. Location: Banco Court, The Supreme Court of Queensland, 415 George Street Brisbane City

Multimodal politeness: voice, gesture, embodiment (in person)

27 November 2023 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Join the School of Languages and Cultures for a captivating lecture on the intricate world of politeness. Associate Professor Lucien Brown will delve into the fascinating realm of vocal and embodied aspects of politeness, exploring various languages. Discover how politeness is conveyed through diverse modalities.

Friends of Antiquity Christmas luncheon

25 November 2023 12:00pm–3:00pm
 
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This much-anticipated annual celebration is a chance to gather and reflect on another year of activities – and to thank you for your ongoing support of Classics and Ancient History at UQ. Location: Chislehurst Room, The Women's College, College Road, UQ St Lucia

"A Hall for All" with author Emeritus Professor Peter Roennfeldt

25 November 2023 11:00am–1:00pm
 
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The University of Queensland’s Mayne Hall served as a much-loved centre for performances, graduations, community and university life for decades following its opening in 1973. Join us as we celebrate the publication of A Hall for All, a lively history of this iconic building, which remains a hub of connection and community on UQ's St Lucia campus today as the home of UQ Art Museum.

Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary Symposium (in person)

24 November 2023 9:00am–1:00pm
 
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Join the Centre for Critical and Creative Writing and fans from Australia and around the world at UQ on Friday 24 November to celebrate Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary with short and exciting papers exploring renewal, recovery, regeneration, and reinvention. Location: Room 101, ModWest Building (11A), St Lucia campus, UQ

2023 Annual Nesbit Lecture (in person)

23 November 2023 6:30pm–8:30pm
 
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What can a humble knot have to do with applications in chemistry and medicine that impacts us today? Join us and learn about the mighty knot. Location: Long Room, Customs House

Data for executive decision making: 2-day course

23 November 2023 9:00am–24 November 2023 5:00pm
 
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Enhance your executive decision-making skills by learning how to leverage and communicate data-driven insights.

Discover postgraduate International Relations and Peace and Conflict Studies (online)

22 November 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join staff from our School of Political Science and International Studies as they highlight their flagship programs and take questions from you. Now’s the time to make a change or boost your career.

Discover postgraduate Governance and Public Policy (online)

20 November 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join staff from our School of Political Science and International Studies as they highlight their flagship programs and take questions from you. Now’s the time to make a change or boost your career.

Competing in the age of digital disruption: 2-day course

18 November 2023 9:00am–19 November 2023 5:00pm
 
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To remain competitive and unlock growth opportunities, organisations must embrace digital transformation.

Innovative problem solving: 2-day course

17 November 2023 9:00am–24 November 2023 5:00pm
 
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Learn how to apply Design Thinking methodology to address your business's challenges in this 2-day course held on 17 and 24 November.

Chamberlain Public Lecture for Social Justice (in person)

16 November 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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The second annual Chamberlain Public Lecture for Social Justice will feature keynote speaker Professor Cathy Humphreys discussing the topic of "Being an Academic Activist: Creating a better world through research". Location: Global Change Institute, UQ St Lucia campus

2023 Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture (in person and online)

16 November 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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The TC Beirne School of Law and the Federal Court of Australia, invite you to the 2023 Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture. The lecture will be held in person in Brisbane's CBD while simultaneously live-streamed for those out of state. Location: Banco Court, Brisbane

Cheese and chats at The Atrium: nature's pharmacy unveiled

16 November 2023 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Join us for the next Cheese and Chats event, where UQ experts will share their bold vision for addressing global health challenges using nature, engineering plants for sustainable medicine production and using venom to combat pain.

Discover postgraduate cyber security (online)

15 November 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Come along to get all the information you need to kick start your career in Australia growing cyber security industry. This short webinar will be delivered by staff from across our interdisciplinary program, so there's no better time to ask any questions that you may have.

Startup World Cup: Australia regional competition

15 November 2023 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Join UQ for Startup World Cup: Australia regional competition. Hear live pitches from innovative startups and founders across Australia at UQ's St Lucia campus. Location: Sir Llew Edwards Building, St Lucia campus.

Master of Finance and Investment Management information event (in person)

14 November 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Collaborate with leading industry experts to enhance your career in the field of finance and investment management. Join us to learn more about this new, 1-year accelerated master’s degree. Location: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street

Ultramarine Conversations: an uprising built on love (in person)

9 November 2023 5:30pm–7:00pm
 
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Mare Amoris | Sea of Love embraces love as an uprising: an active force with which to mobilise, organise, and create room for radical expressions of care beyond capital. Location: UQ Art Museum

Master of Business Analytics information webinar

8 November 2023 6:00pm–6:45pm
 
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Join us to learn how the UQ Master of Business Analytics can help you future-proof your career. The webinar will be presented by Program Professor, Dr Ping Wang. Get a taste of what it's like to study this program with an exclusive classroom taster on ESG presented by Associate Professor Jacquelyn Humphrey.

Jian Zhou Memorial Oration 2023

8 November 2023 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Join colleagues from the medical sector at this year's prestigious Jian Zhou Memorial Oration, where keynote speaker Professor Ranjeny Thomas AM will share her profound career in the study of autoimmune disease, including her world leading research into rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Location: Auditorium, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba

Melbourne Cup lunch at Patina Restaurant Customs House

7 November 2023 12:00pm–3:00pm
 
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Melbourne Cup Lunch with beverage package at Patina Restaurant Customs House.

UQ global alumni and community symposium

6 November 2023 6:00pm–7:15pm
 
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Join us online for a special update from UQ Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Deborah Terry AC, on UQ’s recent achievements and future aspirations.

Friends of Antiquity RD Milns Memorial Lecture

5 November 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for the 2023 RD Milns Memorial Lecture, presented by Major General Professor John Pearn AO RFD. Location: Room E302, Forgan Smith Building, UQ St Lucia

UQ Blues Awards Dinner 2023

3 November 2023 6:30pm–10:00pm
 
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UQ Sport invites you to join us as we recognise the outstanding sporting achievements of our past and present student-athletes at the annual UQ Blues Awards Dinner. We are pleased to welcome 4-time Olympian Leisel Jones OAM, as the event’s guest speaker. Location: Customs House

UQ Talks: It’s not too late to save the planet – here’s how (online)

2 November 2023 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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In the lead-up to the make-or-break COP28 summit in November, UQ Talks brings together experts in the critical mining and agriculture industries to explain how this global transformation is tracking, and why we shouldn’t lose hope yet.

UQ Rugby Benefit in New York City

2 November 2023 6:00pm–9:30pm
 
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This year's event is timed conveniently a few days just after the completion of the Rugby World Club final in Paris, and we're celebrating all things Rugby World Cup. If you're travelling to Paris for the World Cup, why not break up your journey home and stop by New York?

Master your career expo

2 November 2023 4:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Discover UQ’s variety of postgraduate study options. Join us at our St Lucia campus for an evening of food, fun, and further study. We’ll have staff representing our postgraduate programs there to chat with you, and so much more!

Short course: negotiating for success

2 November 2023 9:00am–3 November 2023 5:00pm
 
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UQ alumni receive a 20% discount off all short courses delivered by Executive Education. Many jobs involve forms of negotiation, where we encounter challenging situations that require persuasion but are often perceived as stressful. Designed and delivered by Dr Daisung Jang, this course will help you gain the tools to refine your negotiation methods and approach.

MBA information event (webinar)

1 November 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Presented by MBA Director, Associate Professor Nicole Hartley, the MBA information event is your chance to learn everything you want to know about the MBA ranked #1 in the world for student quality. Online webinar.

UQ alumni reception in London

31 October 2023 6:30pm–8:30pm
 
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Join Professor Andrew Griffiths, Executive Dean, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at a reception for alumni and friends of The University of Queensland at the Australian High Commission in London. Location: Downer Room, Australia House, Strand London, WC2B 4LA, United Kingdom.
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UQ Moreton Bay Research Station alumni open day

28 October 2023 9:30am–2:00pm
 
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Join us for an exclusive day on stunning Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) in Moreton Bay, where you'll have the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at UQ's renowned marine research hub, the Moreton Bay Research Station.

3T Event: live well, age well – the pathway forward for dementia (in person) (join the waitlist)

25 October 2023 9:45am–12:00pm
 
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Join us for a special 3T event at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), where you will hear from researchers specialising in healthy ageing and the brain, followed by a tour of the research labs. This event has sold out - join the waitlist.

Learning the Practice of Leadership

25 October 2023 9:00am–27 October 2023 5:00pm
 
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UQ alumni receive a 20% discount off all short courses delivered by Executive Education. Designed and delivered by Dr Richard O’Quinn, this new professional development will help you gain the foundational leadership tools to confidently guide others and achieve positive outcomes. Location:UQ Brisbane City

UQ Master of Laws information webinar

24 October 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Hear from teaching staff and alumni at our information webinar and discover how the UQ Master of Laws (LLM) is custom-built for you.

Book Launch with Professor Alex Bellamy

24 October 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Join the Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect to celebrate the launch of Professor Alex Bellamy's latest book, Warmonger: Vladimir Putin's Imperial Wars. During the event, Professor Bellamy will discuss the hows and whys of the war in Ukraine as detailed in his book, followed by an opportunity for audience questions. Location: Sir Llew Edwards Building (14), UQ St Lucia.

2023 Tom O'Regan public lecture (in person)

24 October 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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From books and barcodes to algorithmic culture and beyond: a research journey presented by Professor Ted Striphas. Location: ViewPoint Room (Building 33), UQ

Ultramarine Conversations: Mare Nullius

20 October 2023 5:30pm–7:00pm
 
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Please join us at UQ Art Museum on Friday 20 October for an evening of discussion about Indigenous water rights as part of our current exhibition "Mare Amoris | Sea of Love".

MBA information event (in person)

19 October 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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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. Location: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street.

Leadership for the tourism experience economy (in person 2-day course)

18 October 2023 9:00am–19 October 2023 5:00pm
 
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Build consumer loyalty by creating a customer experience (CX) culture for your tourism business. UQ alumni receive a 20% discount on all short courses delivered by Executive Education.

UQ Giving Day 2023

18 October 2023 8:00am–6:00pm
 
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Giving Day is a 24-hour global fundraising challenge where we call on our UQ community to make a gift towards a cause they are passionate about. Multiple locations.

UQ Ventures Student Bridge to Brisbane (B2B) Team

15 October 2023 6:15am–4:00pm
 
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Join Team UQ at this year’s Bridge to Brisbane (B2B). Entries for Bridge to Brisbane are now open and we hope you’ll consider lacing up your runners to support UQ in the race.

Alumni Bridge to Brisbane (B2B) Team

15 October 2023 6:00am–3:00pm
 
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Join Team UQ at this year’s Bridge to Brisbane (B2B). Entries for Bridge to Brisbane are now open and we hope you’ll consider lacing up your runners to support UQ in the race.

Party with a purpose

14 October 2023 7:00pm–11:00pm
 
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Party with a purpose is back for 2023. Whether your 'purpose' is to support the cause, catch up with friends and old classmates, meet new people, or hit the dance floor, we can't wait to see you there!

QBI and Lexus of Brisbane spring high tea (in person)

14 October 2023 12:30pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for an afternoon of French champagne and fun and help support the team of trekkers who will be walking the Flinders Ranges to raise money for QBI researchers working to find potential solutions for those living with dementia. Location: Victoria Park Golf course

Cheese and chats at The Atrium – vaping what's the harm? (in person)

12 October 2023 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Join us on Thursday 12 October for the next cheese and chats event where Professor Coral Gartner and Associate Professor Henry Marshall will discuss potential health risks related to vaping.

Leading effective teams (in person 2-day course)

12 October 2023 9:00am–13 October 2023 5:00pm
 
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UQ alumni receive a 20% discount. Designed and delivered by Professor Tyler Okimoto, this new professional development course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to adapt your leadership style to meet the needs of your team. After completing this course, you’ll be able to critically analyse your team dynamic, understand how to influence that dynamic, and formulate strategies for effective team leadership.

Innovation in tourism with design thinking (in person 2-day course)

11 October 2023 9:00am–12 October 2023 5:00pm
 
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Improve customer satisfaction and diversify revenue streams by creating innovative and inexpensive solutions to complex problems.
This highly interactive course will set your business apart from competitors by equipping you with effective, budget-friendly techniques to address challenges, seize new opportunities and diversify service offerings. UQ alumni receive a 20% discount on all short courses delivered by Executive Education.

George Watson public lecture (in person)

10 October 2023 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join the School of Communication and Arts for a thought provoking public lecture entitled: The Evolution of #MeToo: A Comparative Analysis of Vernacular Practices Over Time and Across Languages. This talk will be followed by drinks and canapés.
Location: The Terrace Room Sir Llew Edwards

Thought Leadership Series: inspiring our future health leaders (in person)

10 October 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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We invite you to join us for an insightful discussion with our expert panel who will explore the themes that arose and some practical and tactical elements, outlined in the Reimagining Systems of Care report. Location: UQ Brisbane City

Ventures ilab Accelerator: Applications close 22 October

10 October 2023 12:00pm–22 October 2023 6:00pm
 
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Applications are now open for the 2024 ilab Accelerator program. During the four-month program (December to March), each startup team receives $10,000 funding to help get you ready for the market. Founders from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Open to all UQ students, recent alumni, and staff.

Ventures LeadHers Awards: nominations close October 26

10 October 2023 11:15am–26 October 2023 5:00pm
 
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Make your nomination today for the UQ Ventures LeadHers Awards. Celebrate the outstanding women and gender diverse leaders in entrepreneurship and nominate a fellow LeadHer for the following awards; Student Award, Entrepreneurship Award, and Community Award.

Application tips with past cohort members - ilab Accelerator information session (online)

10 October 2023 10:00am–11:00am
 
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Join the 'Application tips with past cohort members' information session and learn more about the Ventures ilab Accelerator 2024 program. Hear from previous cohort members on their experiences and get the chance to learn more about the application process and application times.

BrisScience: artificial intelligence – the science behind the hype (in person)

9 October 2023 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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UQ's Associate Professor Marcus Gallagher explores how AI got to this point and discusses some of the major advances and challenges in the field. Location: The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Bank

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: ‘Zeus under the blue gums – a wander through Ancient Greece’ (in person)

8 October 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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For our next Sunday Series presentation, Con O’Brien (committee member, Queensland Friends of the Australian Archaeological Institute) will reflect on the myths associated with sites in the classical world, and how these places and stories might be experienced by the Betty Fletcher Memorial Travelling Scholar.

INDIEOPIA: UQ Union's indie music festival

6 October 2023 3:00pm–9:00pm
 
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‘INDIEOPIA’ is the inaugural Indie Music Festival held by The University of Queensland Union on October 6th 2023. The music festival caters to all music fans, particularly for our current UQ students and alumni. We’ve featured a diverse line-up that features musicians who are currently popular in the Australian Indie Music Scene.

UQ ChangeMakers: the ultimate life-hacks of successful innovators (online)

5 October 2023 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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How do entrepreneurs harness the self-belief needed to make the impossible possible? UQ ChangeMakers brings together a panel of impressive alumni from the start-up space to talk about how they succeeded against the odds, and to share their advice for unlocking the productivity and drive to achieve ambitious goals.

2023 Ed Conrad Memorial Lecture (in person)

5 October 2023 4:45pm–7:00pm
 
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This lecture focuses on the many ‘lives’ of Mary Magdalene as these have been imagined and reimagined within the Christian tradition. It explores the ‘idea’ of the Magdalene in the New Testament, her cult and her relics in the Medieval East and West, and her legacy in the modern West. Location: Room 212, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14), UQ St Lucia

German-Australian science and innovation day

5 October 2023 2:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join us Thursday 5 October from 2-6pm for an afternoon of inspiring presentations, panel discussions, new opportunities, and networking at the German-Australian Science and Innovation Day. This event is part of Brisbane German Week 1-11 October celebrating international partnerships and collaborations. Location: Customs House

Global Connections: October 2023

4 October 2023 9:30am–27 October 2023 6:30pm
 
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Join us for the final Global Connections event in October and support your network in raising funds for UQ research and scholarships.

Postgraduate study advice sessions for alumni

1 October 2023 9:00am–31 October 2023 5:00pm
 
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The UQ Future Students team is offering bookable private postgraduate advice sessions for UQ graduates throughout the month of October. Book in and have a chat with the team to understand your pathway to further study or a completely new career. Consider your options early for a strong start to 2024!

Curatorial Tour: Mare Amoris | Sea of Love

30 September 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join a curatorial tour of "Mare Amoris | Sea of Love", delivered by exhibition curators Peta Rake, Jocelyn Flynn, and Isabella Baker.

The journey of charity law: the impact of past problems today and into the future (in person)

29 September 2023 8:00am–4:30pm
 
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This symposium seeks to bring together scholars to reflect on and critically engage with the legal, regulatory, and social implications of historical charity law traditions, and how these traditions impact how charities operate today. Location: Terrace Room, Level 6, Sir Llew Edwards Building, UQ St Lucia.

Global webinar for women founders: what keeps you up at night? (online)

28 September 2023 5:00pm–6:30pm
 
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Join the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and The University of Queensland (UQ), 28 September, for an honest conversation with women entrepreneurs from opposite sides of the globe. You will have the opportunity to connect with fellow founders, and discuss challenges and best practice on topics including networking and building a strategic network, raising funds, and building diverse teams.

Australia Battery Day (in person)

26 September 2023 9:00am–5:00pm
 
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This free, full day event includes presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities and pitch sessions to promote opportunities and policies aligned with the rapid development of a successful advanced materials and battery sector in Australia. Location: Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland.

UQ-Latin American Colloquium

26 September 2023 7:30am–11:30am
 
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Themed, ‘powering Australia and Latin America toward a clean energy future’, the UQ-Latin American Colloquium will explore how our regions can work together to support clean, reliable and affordable energy systems. Location: Prentice Building (42), UQ St Lucia campus

Tides of Ocean: 2023 Live at UQ concert series (online and in person)

21 September 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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A concert that celebrates the choral sounds of some of our leading contemporary voices in a program that focusses on the ocean and the stars. It includes works by Ēriks Ešenvalds and Australians Stephen Leek, Matthew Orlovich, Andrew Schultz, and others.
Credit: Ludo Studios

The 66th Annual E.S. Meyers Memorial Lecture

17 September 2023 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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This year's lecture will be orated by Joe Brumm. The free annual lecture is held as a special tribute to the life of one of UQ Medicine's founding member and first Patron of the UQMS, Professor Errol Solomon Meyers, bringing together members of the medical, university and general community. Past speakers include Sir Edmund Hillary, Imran Khan and Li Cunxin. Location: Advanced Engineering Building, St Lucia campus

2023 Carolyn D. Baker Annual Memorial Lecture (in person)

15 September 2023 5:45pm–8:00pm
 
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The 2023 Carolyn D. Baker Annual Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Associate Professor Sarah Howard on Friday 15 September. Come along to explore the implications that generative AI has for future learning. Location: May Hancock Auditorium, The Women's College, UQ

2023 Lloyd Davis public lecture (in person)

14 September 2023 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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In this one-off lecture Simon Palfrey offers a new vision of Shakespeare’s history of the world. It is an epic journey from prehistoric beginnings to a conflict-torn imminent present. An empire’s fall may weigh no more than a dropped handkerchief: and a dropped handkerchief no less.

2023 Rodney Wylie Lecture (Sydney)

14 September 2023 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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The Rodney Wylie Eminent Visiting Fellowship Lectures brings a globally respected visitor to the University each year to provide intellectual leadership and engage with alumni and the community through its annual public lecture series. Join this year's guest speaker, Professor Sir Peter Donnelly as he addresses "The power and potential of genetics to improve healthcare". Location: Gallery Room, State Library NSW

UQ Talks: What 200 insect, animal and plant stings taught me about pain (in person)

12 September 2023 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Dr Sam Robinson has allowed himself to be stung by everything from stinging nettles to venomous centipedes - in a personal quest to better understand pain. Join Dr Robinson for this UQ Talk to learn about how and why stinging occurs in nature, the different flavours of pain and why venom might be the key to discovering new treatments for conditions like diabetes and chronic pain. Location: Queensland Museum

Get ready for ilab 2024

11 September 2023 4:00pm–14 September 2023 5:00pm
 
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Take your venture to the next level with our ilab Accelerator program. Applications close soon!

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: the children of Athens – the armed forces of democratic Athens

10 September 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Associate Professor David Pritchard will examine the armed forces, their legal status, social background, recruitment and subsequent mobilisation, along with the history and organisation of each corps. In treating the four branches together for the first time, he reveals the common practices that the Athenian people used to manage the armed forces, and the common assumptions that were brought to this management. Location: St Lucia campus

VOYAGES (in person)

10 September 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Voyages celebrates the thrill of journey making with Marco Bellasi leading The University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Experience the Australian premiere of new music from Hawai’i inspired by ancient Polynesian sea farers, scale the heights of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, and revel in the story of triumph over adversity in Saint Saëns’ Organ Symphony. Location: Concert Hall, QPAC

Brisbane Festival 2023 at UQ

9 September 2023 12:00pm–3:00pm
 
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Get ready to be enthralled as the UQ School of Music and the acclaimed Camerata orchestra weave together enchanting melodies that will resonate through the heart of our campus. From classical crescendos to contemporary harmonies, this collaboration promises a musical experience that transcends time and genre.

2023 Fryer Lecture in Australian literature: An extraordinary cohort: Johnians and others at UQ, 1918-1922 (in-person)

8 September 2023 5:30pm–7:00pm
 
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2023 Fryer Lecture in Australian Literature - Learn about the talented cohort of UQ students emerging from the shadows of WWI. Location: St John's College Chapel, University of Queensland St Lucia campus.

2023 Compassion Symposium keynote address (in person)

8 September 2023 5:00pm–9:00pm
 
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The eighth iteration of this beloved event, the Symposium will bring together researchers, clinicians and students from a range of disciplines to showcase compassion-based research and practice. Location: Advanced Engineering Building, St Lucia campus

The power of hindsight: lessons I learnt throughout my career (in person)

7 September 2023 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join us for an enriching panel discussion that brings together a line-up of industry experts, each at different stages of their career journey.
Location: Ennovate, Level 3, 25 Montpelier Rd, Fortitude Valley

2023 Rodney Wylie Lecture (Melbourne)

7 September 2023 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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The Rodney Wylie Eminent Visiting Fellowship Lectures brings a globally respected visitor to the University each year to provide intellectual leadership and engage with alumni and the community through its annual public lecture series. Join this year's guest speaker, Professor Sir Peter Donnelly as he addresses "The power and potential of genetics to improve healthcare". Location: Wheat and Wool Room, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

2023 Rodney Wylie Lecture (Brisbane)

5 September 2023 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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The Rodney Wylie Eminent Visiting Fellowship Lectures brings a globally respected visitor to the University each year to provide intellectual leadership and engage with alumni and the community through its annual public lecture series. Join this year's guest speaker, Professor Sir Peter Donnelly as he addresses "The power and potential of genetics to improve healthcare". Location: Ithaca Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall

How climate change will affect your pet and how to help them cope (online and in person)

4 September 2023 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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The University of Queensland’s Dr Edward Narayan and his team have been examining how climate change affects the welfare of animals, including our pets. Location: Qld State Library and online

UQ Research and Innovation Week 2023

4 September 2023 9:00am–8 September 2023 6:00pm
 
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Research and Innovation Week celebrates the incredible research, researchers and partnerships within UQ and throughout our diverse community.

Battle of the brains: alumni trivia showdown​ at The Atrium

31 August 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Are you ready to put your trivia skills to the test? Join us in celebrating the first anniversary of The Atrium with a trivia competition for UQ alumni. Location: The Atrium, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane

Intercultural encounters: how (not) to handle a conversation (online workshop)

28 August 2023 10:00am–11:30am
 
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Through a combination of key concepts, real-life examples, and practical group activities, participants will develop their cultural awareness skills and gain valuable insights into intercultural communication. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your conversational skills and create meaningful connections in a diverse society.

Panel discussion | Paving the way for Queer expression

25 August 2023 1:30pm–2:30pm
 
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Join us for a free panel discussion to explore how Queer expression in the arts can validate Queer experiences and provide a sense of belonging for upcoming generations. The multi-generational panel brings together LGBTQIA+ artists, writers and creative leaders to share their stories and reflect on what has inspired them – and how we can work together to inspire future generations of LGBTQIA+ youth. Location: UQ Art Museum

Ultramarine Conversations: climate justice and First Nations sovereignty

24 August 2023 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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In this Ultramarine Conversation hear how First Nations peoples are leading the fight for climate justice in Australia. Location: UQ Art Museum

UQ Economics Thought Leadership Series – improving Indigenous opportunities around the world: what will it take? (online)

23 August 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Every day, Indigenous peoples worldwide encounter many challenges that deeply impact their way of life and overall wellbeing – from labour market disadvantage, to inadequate education, to discrimination and marginalisation. Our expert panel will delve into these challenges as they address one of the most pressing issues facing Australia and other Indigenous nations: what will it take to improve the odds of Indigenous peoples today?

Science in the Southern Downs guided tour

15 August 2023 8:30am–2:30pm
 
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Join us for an exciting free community event exploring the behind-the-scenes of Warwick Solar Farm and The Hermitage Research Facility!

2023 Hall Annual Lecture (in person)

14 August 2023 6:15pm–8:30pm
 
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While focused on the past, archaeology has an increasingly visible role in improving human rights for today’s marginalised communities, as exemplified by the African Burial Ground Project in New York City. Pursuing research questions posed by the African American descendent community, Professor Blakey will discuss how the project provided new insights into slavery in early America, established a national monument and developed a world-leading model for community archaeology. Location: GHD Auditorium, Advanced Engineering Building `

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: ‘the battle of the Hydaspes – Alexander’s Indian campaign as colonial warfare’

13 August 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for the August Sunday Series event titled: The battle of the Hydaspes – Alexander’s Indian campaign as colonial warfare, presented by Kathy Toohey, Friends of Antiquity member. Location: Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

Health Matters: is chronic disease prevention only a step away?

10 August 2023 5:30pm–8:30pm
 
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Join our expert panel as they investigate Australia’s biggest healthcare burden; chronic disease, and the role that wearables could have in a healthcare setting to prevent and treat people with heart disease, obesity, cancer, or diabetes. Location: Mary Emelia Mayne Room, St Lucia campus
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Dots+Loops: MATERIAL part of the 2023 Live at UQ concert series (in person and online)

10 August 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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The University of Queensland School of Music is proud to present our Concert Series for 2023. In reflecting the School's role in the broader South-East Queensland community, we have designed a diverse and exciting program. Location: Nickson Room, School of Music, Zelman Cowen Building, St Lucia campus and online

Phil Walker Memorial Ethics Lecture (in person)

9 August 2023 5:00pm–7:30pm
 
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Join Professor Jose Miola, a Professor of Medical Law from University of Leicester, who will shed light on dynamic consent, including a review of the outcomes of focus groups conducted and the invaluable insights gained from participant’s perspectives around using their data and samples. He will also explore some thought-provoking misgivings surrounding dynamic consent. Location: Customs House, Brisbane

2023 S.W Brooks Public Lecture (in person)

8 August 2023 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Attend a thought provoking public lecture presented by Professor Jason Rudy (The University of Maryland) entitled: Land Claims: Painting, Poetry, and Indigenous Resistance. This will be followed by drinks and canapés. Location: The Terrace Room (Level 6), Sir Llew Edwards (14), UQ St Lucia campus

Back to UQ 2023 (in person)

6 August 2023 8:00am–3:00pm
 
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UQ's biggest alumni day is back as part of UQ Open Day! Join us for alumni-exclusive talks, behind-the-scenes tours, and breakfast at Patina at Alumni Court.

The changing face of language teaching symposium (online and in person)

4 August 2023 10:30am–5:30pm
 
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Explore the global shifts driven by globalisation, mobility, and technology. Discover how the pandemic has accelerated the need for virtual communication skills. Collaborate with experts in Applied Linguistics/TESOL and Foreign Language Programs from UQ, HUFL, and Hanoi University. Location: Forgan Smith Building (1), Room E215 and Online via Zoom

Global Connections: 20 cities around the world

4 August 2023 9:15am–7 September 2023 6:00pm
 
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Join us for the next Global Connections events in August and September. Hosted by alumni in your city, these social events are a great opportunity for you to make new connections wherever you are in the world!

85 years of Physiotherapy at UQ

29 July 2023 3:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Join fellow Physiotherapy alumni and community to reminisce, celebrate the achievements and discover what the future holds for Physiotherapy as we celebrate 85 years of the profession at UQ. Location: Advanced Engineering Building, St Lucia

UQ Formula Racing Society Grand Prix

27 July 2023 5:00pm–8:00pm
 
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UQ Formula Racing Society is proud to announce the first UQFRS Grand Prix! We will be jumping behind the wheel of some of Brisbane's best go-karts at Slideways in Eagle Farm to declare the UQFRS Drivers Champion for 2023! Location: Slideways - Go Karting Brisbane 870 Kingsford Smith Drive Eagle Farm

Cheese and chats at The Atrium: Ideas Anonymous open mic pitch night

27 July 2023 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Don't miss Ideas Anonymous, an open mic pitch night where participants share their wildest ideas in 30 seconds and find potential collaborators. The Atrium, Brisbane

UQ Talks: the science and philosophy of decision making (online event)

25 July 2023 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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This UQ Talks panel will explore the science and philosophy of decision making, equipping you with insights that you can utilise to make better choices. Online event

Mare Amoris | Sea of Love

25 July 2023 10:00am–20 January 2024 3:00pm
 
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Through artworks that confront the complexities of love, rage, grief and healing, Mare Amoris embraces love as an uprising: an active force with which to mobilise, organise, and create room for radical expressions of care beyond capital. Location: UQ Art Museum

Patenting immunity? Vaccines and public health

24 July 2023 4:00pm–6:00pm
 
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The panel will consider what is needed to revise intellectual property to support the creation and delivery of new therapies, both in times of crisis and times of calm. Location: QBI Auditorium, St Lucia campus

Food forest workshop at UQ Gatton community garden

24 July 2023 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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This workshop will take you through the successional process of designing your own food forest. You'll even get a chance to get your hands dirty planting out a food forest at the Gatton Community Garden. Location: Gatton Community Garden (next to the Resource Recovery Centre) 5391 Warrego Hwy Gatton, QLD 4343

UQ Indonesia alumni impact series (online)

21 July 2023 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Join us for the inaugural UQ Indonesia alumni impact series, hosted by the UQ Indonesia Alumni Association. Online event.

The rise of digital humans in the health, fitness and diet industry

20 July 2023 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Can digital humans enhance the client experience and improve health outcomes, or will uptake be limited by client and industry concerns around trust and cybersecurity? Location: The Atrium, Brisbane city

Taking healthcare everywhere (in-person and online)

18 July 2023 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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In partnership with UQ, Philips will present exclusive insights from the 2023 Future Health Index Australian report, followed by a panel discussion featuring leading Australian healthcare experts. Location: Translational Research Institute Auditorium
37 Kent Street, Woolloongabba.

Discover UQ’s architectural treasures at Brisbane Open House 2023

15 July 2023 9:00am–16 July 2023 5:00pm
 
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Explore a range of UQ’s incredible buildings at Brisbane Open House 2023, with a rich history, innovative spaces and captivating designs.

Engineering speed mentoring

14 July 2023 4:30pm–8:00pm
 
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UQ Women in Engineering Alumni Council speed mentoring: This events is an opportunity for early and mid-career engineering alumni to connect with experienced industry mentors, gain valuable insights, and enhance your career progression. Location: Rio Tinto 155 Charlotte Street Brisbane.

The price of neglect: why it's time to invest in Australia's biodiversity

12 July 2023 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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Join experts from UQ’s Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science for an insightful discussion on biodiversity solutions for Australia. Location: Customs House, Brisbane city

Leading innovation for growth

12 July 2023 9:00am–14 July 2023 5:00pm
 
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UQ alumni receive a 20% discount. Designed and delivered by Associate Professor Tim Kastelle, this new professional development course will provide you with a set of ‘must-have’ frameworks and tools to drive innovative responses to disruption and change. After completing this course, you’ll be able to create an action plan for integrating innovation into your core business strategy and map your future business models to respond to changes in the business and operating environment.

UQ Rugby: Round 14 vs Brothers (home game)

8 July 2023 12:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Join us to watc a great game on a Saturday afternoon. There will be food trucks, UQ Rugby pop-up shop and more. Location: UQ Rugby Club oval, Sir William McGregor Drive, St Lucia campus.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: the death of Socrates and the concept of grief

2 July 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for the July Sunday Series event titled: The death of Socrates and the concept of grief, presented by Michael Halliday, Vice-President of Friends of Antiquity. Location: Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

Ventures Empower Women's Accelerator

27 June 2023 9:30am–28 July 2023 11:30pm
 
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Join UQ's first Empower Women's Accelerator and receive $10,000 in equity-free funding, mentoring, and support to develop and grow your startup. Applications close 28 July.

Public lecture: Shakespeare's language and the English language

21 June 2023 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Join the School of Languages and Cultures in this intriguing public lecture presented by the renowned linguist, Jonathan Culpeper, who has conducted extensive research on Shakespeare's language and its impact on English. With his expertise, he will guide us through the fascinating world of Shakespeare's language and provide valuable insights into its historical significance and modern-day implications. Don't miss the chance to learn from one of the foremost experts in the field.

3T event: shining the light on world elder abuse

21 June 2023 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
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Spend an insightful afternoon with us, where we shed light on world elder abuse and tour the unique UQ Healthy Living facility, a first of its kind allied health facility that supports people over fifty years of age to improve health, well-being and function.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awards

20 June 2023 1:00pm–17 July 2023 6:00pm
 
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Make your nomination today for the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awards! Celebrate UQ’s amazing and talented entrepreneurs with Ventures and nominate yourself or a fellow entrepreneur superstar for one or more of our four categories. Nominations close 17 July.

Decarbonising Australia: once in a generation opportunity

15 June 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Following the release of the Net Zero Australia study, join us for a conversation with a panel of leading academic and industry experts. Net Zero Australia is a ground-breaking multi-year study that has assessed Australia’s potential pathway to a net zero economy. Location: UQ Art Museum

Auslan-interpreted curatorial tour: We Are Electric

15 June 2023 12:00pm–12:30pm
 
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Join us for an Auslan-interpreted tour of “We Are Electric” with curator Anna Briers. This guided tour will take you through the thought-provoking works, raising questions around how we interact with and experience energy. Location: UQ Art Museum St Lucia campus

University Open Championships: entries close Wednesday 5 July

15 June 2023 10:15am–5 July 2023 11:15pm
 
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The UQ Tennis Club’s major event each year is the University Open Tennis Championships which, in 2023, will be played on 15-16, 18-21, 22-23 & 29-30 July. This is the major tournament for Brisbane & South-East Queensland Tennis players with 48 events covering all levels and ages of players. Location: UQ campus, St Lucia

Investing 101: a beginner's guide to maximising your first $100

14 June 2023 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Looking to dip your toes into the exciting world of investing, but feeling a bit lost about where to begin? We've got you covered! Join Women in Finance's 2022 Financial Adviser of the Year, Shayne Sommer (Bachelor of Arts '98) for a dynamic webinar on the basics of investing. Online via Zoom

Ventures Semester 2 programs

14 June 2023 11:45am–31 July 2023 12:45pm
 
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Applications are now open for UQ Ventures Semester 2 programs. Ventures currently has 3 programs open to UQ students, staff, and alumni across all disciplines and study levels: Ventures Curiosity, LeadHers and Validate. Application due dates are different for each program – read each program’s webpage for more information.

Meet the researchers: 'the future of pain'

13 June 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Meet the Researchers series is your chance to connect to our researchers in person and hear firsthand how they are advancing pain relief for a better future. Location: Building 80 St Lucia campus

Cheese and chats at The Atrium

8 June 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Unwind and see The Atrium come to life at our inaugural 'cheese and chats' networking event starting on Thursday 8 June.
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BrisScience: could fungi really be the last of us?

5 June 2023 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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At this month's BrisScience, researchers delve into the science behind hit TV show 'The Last of Us'. Is a human Cordyceps pandemic realistic?

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: professors, politicians, TV producers and other curious creatures I have known (part II)

4 June 2023 1:45pm–4:00pm
 
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Emeritus Professor Trevor Bryce will be reflecting on his experiences on camera and behind the scenes of various television productions, and the joys and frustrations of leading fifty or more tours through the Mediterranean lands.

Ventures LeadHers PhD

31 May 2023 10:30am–7 July 2023 11:45pm
 
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Want to grow your leadership capabilities as a woman PhD candidate or graduate? Join the UQ Ventures LeadHers PhD one-day program to build connections and gain the confidence to start or progress your leadership journey. Applications close Friday 7 July at 12pm.

Negotiating for Success

30 May 2023 9:00am–31 May 2023 5:00pm
 
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UQ alumni receive a 20% discount. Many jobs involve forms of negotiation, where we encounter challenging situations that require persuasion but are often perceived as stressful. Designed and delivered by Dr Daisung Jang, this course will help you gain the tools to refine your negotiation methods and approach. It will help you manage the stress that often accompanies difficult negotiation situations and understand the process of effective communication.

Ventures Curiosity PhD: Applications close Monday 29 May at 12pm.

29 May 2023 8:00am–12:00pm
 
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Applications for Ventures Curiosity PhD are now open to all UQ PhD candidates and early career researchers! Join the six-week program to attend a combination of weekly workshops, listen to a series of inspirational speakers, and gain key entrepreneurial skills. Applications close Monday 29 May at 12pm.

2023 QBI Lexus Alzheimers Gala

26 May 2023 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
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Dust off your dancing shoes to celebrate the Queensland Brain Institute's 20th anniversary and the 8th annual QBI Lexus Alzheimer's Jazz Gala, proudly supported by Lexus of Brisbane Group.

Ventures Uncut: lessons from failure

25 May 2023 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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Our guest entrepreneurs, Will Shrapnel, Maxine Horne, and Carl Hartmann, will share their stories of failure including the lessons they learned and how their failures ultimately led to success.

Public health postgraduate showcase (online)

25 May 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join us for an informative webinar on The University of Queensland's (UQ) public health, environmental health science and epidemiology postgraduate programs. Featuring program staff, this is the perfect opportunity to get answers to your questions. Consider a UQ postgraduate program known globally for its public health impact.

Environmental management postgraduate showcase (online)

25 May 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join us for an informative webinar on UQ's environmental management postgraduate programs. Featuring program staff, this is the perfect opportunity to get answers to your questions. Whether you work in the industry or want a career change, UQ has a postgraduate option for you.

Teaching and educational studies postgraduate showcase (online)

24 May 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join us for an informative webinar on UQ's teaching and educational studies postgraduate programs. Featuring program staff, this is the perfect opportunity to get answers to your questions. Come along to hear how you can develop your career in education.

Sustainable Energy live Q&A webinar

24 May 2023 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Discover the key features of UQ's Sustainable Energy programs, including flexible study options, program structure, employability and networking opportunities.

308 Queen Street building and history tour: May 2023

24 May 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Each month join UQ alum Keith Treschman (BSc '71, BA '79) on a building history tour to explore the historical significance of 308 Queen Street. Keith has a passion for history and architecture and can provide detailed information about the buildings' origins, architectural styles, and cultural context.

Learning the Practice of Leadership

24 May 2023 9:00am–26 May 2023 5:00pm
 
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Alumni receive 20% off all short courses delivered by Executive Education. Designed and delivered by Dr Richard O’Quinn, this new professional development will help you gain the foundational leadership tools to confidently guide others and achieve positive outcomes.

In conversation with Jennifer Down

23 May 2023 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join the Centre for Critical and Creative Writing (CCCW) for a thought provoking conversation between UQ's own Associate Professor Stephen Carleton and acclaimed Australian author, Jennifer Down, as they discuss what recovery in the arts means to them.
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Climate variability and its effects on the local economy

21 May 2023 11:00am–12:45pm
 
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Featuring local community leaders and academics from UQ, this panel discussion and Q&A session will highlight individual perspectives on the effects of climate variability through the lenses of water security, taxation and tourism.

2023 Historical and Philosophical Inquiry annual lecture

19 May 2023 5:15pm–7:30pm
 
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Join the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry for their 2023 annual lecture titled 'Empathy and the Arena: Looking for (and with) Empathy in early Imperial Rome' presented by Dr Sarah Lawrence (University of New England).

Recent developments in photovoltaics

19 May 2023 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Join us to hear from one the world leaders in photovoltaic research for the past 50 years, UQ alumni and UNSW Scientia Professor Martin Green, as he explores the forefront of photovoltaic research and the role solar energy has in mitigating climate change.

Agribusiness postgraduate showcase (online)

18 May 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join us for an informative webinar on The University of Queensland's (UQ) agribusiness postgraduate programs. Featuring program staff, this is the perfect opportunity to get answers to your questions. Our agricultural science graduates are in demand, and our postgraduate programs are ideal for developing your skills or helping you to make a career change.

Digital service transformation: pathways to human and economic wellbeing

17 May 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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UQ Service Innovation Alliance co-leads Professor Janet McColl-Kennedy & Associate Professor Christoph Breidbach invite you to the launch of the Digital Service Transformation: Pathways to Human and Economic Wellbeing white paper.

Postgraduate study advice sessions (online, phone, in-person)

15 May 2023 10:00am–31 May 2023 6:00pm
 
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The UQ Future Students Australia team is running bookable postgraduate advice sessions for alumni throughout the last two weeks in May. This is a great opportunity to plan your future studies, get help reaching your career goals, or make a change to a new field.

Orchestral Visions

14 May 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Hear the UQ Symphony in full flight, powerfully evoking visions of place during UQ School of Music's concert on Sunday 14 May 2023.

The Human-AI partnership: how artificial intelligence is changing our world

11 May 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us for an eye-opening discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence on our world! Explore the groundbreaking possibilities of generative AI and its ability to create complex content without human intervention.

Study advice drop-in evening at the Country Universities Centre Maranoa

10 May 2023 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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If you're a UQ alumni living in the Maranoa region, our Future Students staff will be in town Wednesday 10 May running study advice sessions for the community. Come along and discuss your options for returning to study. Location: 57 Bungil Street, Roma QLD

BrisScience: harnessing the power of AI and light – pathogen control in the 21st century

8 May 2023 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Imagine a fast, needle-free malaria and Dengue fever detection tool that could help save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, globally.

Friends of Antiquity: Sunday Series

7 May 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for the May Sunday Series event titled: Roman Women and the Law, presented by Dr Kit Morrell,  ARC DECRA Fellow, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, The University of Queensland.

"We Are Electric": artist talks & UQ School of Music performance

6 May 2023 3:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Enjoy an afternoon of free floor talks with artists Megan Cope, Michaela Gleave and Yasmin Smith followed by a live performance of Cope's sound installation "Untitled (Death Song)". Then join us in the Art Museum's Foyer for free food and drinks following the talks and performance.

MBA information event (online)

4 May 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Join us to find out more about why our MBA is ranked #1 overall in Australia and #1 internationally for its quality of students*. The session will be presented by our MBA Director, Associate Professor Nicole Hartley.

Sustainable energy live Q&A Webinar A

3 May 2023 8:00am–9:00am
 
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Discover the key features of UQ's Sustainable Energy programs, including flexible study options, program structure, employability and networking opportunities.
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Industry Panel – Recovery in the Arts

29 April 2023 1:45pm–4:00pm
 
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Join a panel of Queensland’s cultural leaders as they tackle the tough questions about the future of our arts industries. This free event is being presented by the UQ Centre for Critical and Creative Writing and will be held alongside the UQ Alumni Book Fair.
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UQ Alumni Book Fair: family fun day

29 April 2023 9:00am–5:00pm
 
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Join us on Saturday 29 April for a family day at the UQ Alumni Book Fair, including face painting, storytelling and a gelato cart!

UQ Alumni Book Fair® (in person)

28 April 2023 9:00am–1 May 2023 3:00pm
 
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More than 110,000 books, magazines, vinyl records, videos, DVDs and other pre-loved goodies will be available at this year’s UQ Alumni Book Fair®, helping us raise funds for UQ student scholarships.
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Dine like it's 1747 at Patina at Alumni Court

26 April 2023 11:30am–28 April 2023 8:30pm
 
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Want to go back in time? Now is your chance - Patina at UQ Alumni Court is whipping up a 275-year-old pudding recipe and 161-year-old salmon recipe, to celebrate the UQ Alumni Rare Book Auction.
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Solar eclipse on campus

20 April 2023 1:45pm–3:45pm
 
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A rare opportunity to witness a breathtaking celestial phenomenon - a partial solar eclipse in the heart of UQ St Lucia.

Net Zero Australia: Final results from a ground-breaking study (online and in person)

19 April 2023 6:00pm–9:30pm
 
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Public release of final findings from the Net Zero Australia study, how Australia can work towards net zero emissions by 2050. Location: The Long Room, Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane

MBA information session (in-person)

19 April 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us at Customs House to find out more about why our MBA is ranked #1 overall in Australia and #1 internationally for its quality of students*. The session will be presented by our MBA Director, Associate Professor Nicole Hartley.

3T Event: IMB under the microscope

19 April 2023 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
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Join us to hear from leading professors and researchers who are undertaking ground-breaking research, before embarking on a tour of the Institute of Molecular Biosciences.

308 Queen Street building and history tour

19 April 2023 7:30am–31 December 2023 8:30am
 
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Each month join UQ alum Keith Treschman (BSc '71, BA '79) on a building history tour to explore the historical significance of 308 Queen Street.

Yom HaShoah - 2023 Holocaust Remembrance Day

17 April 2023 5:45pm–7:30pm
 
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This year’s commemoration will focus specifically on the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, a powerful example of resistance and action in the face of oppression during the Holocaust.

The Macrossan Lecture

30 March 2023 5:15pm–8:00pm
 
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In 2023, a new Macrossan lecture series is to be established by The TC Beirne School of Law and the UQ Law Association (UQLA). It is proposed that annual public lectures will be given in the Banco Court of the Supreme Court of Queensland, to celebrate the commencement of each academic year. In the spirit of the original lecture series, distinguished Australians will be invited to address varied topics of public importance.

UQ young alumni Welcome to 2023

29 March 2023 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Get your uni friends together for after-work drinks and try your hand at Shuffleboard, the newest craze to hit Brisbane (think air hockey but better!). Bring along a friend or work colleague, and make some new connections – everyone is welcome.

Lunchtime performance: "Untitled (Death Song)"

29 March 2023 12:00pm–1:15pm
 
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In this live performance musicians will activate Quandamooka artist Megan Cope’s sound installation Untitled (Death Song) (2020) as part of the exhibition We Are Electric: Extraction, Extinction and Post-Carbon Futures.
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Friends of Antiquity: Milns Visiting Scholar

26 March 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for the April Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series. The event will be held at The University of Queensland Forgan Smith Building, followed by an afternoon tea.

World Science Festival Brisbane: UQ alumni event (SOLD OUT)

25 March 2023 7:30am–9:30am
 
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Join us at the Dinosaurs of Patagonia exhibition celebrating the World Science Festival Brisbane. With a special talk by Argentinian Palaeontologist and an exclusive admission into the exhibit before opening to the general public. Tickets starting from $23.50

Ventures ilab Accelerator Pitch Night

23 March 2023 5:30pm–9:00pm
 
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Join UQ Ventures at The Tivoli for Pitch Night, Thursday 23 March, where UQ’s startup entrepreneurs will present their cutting-edge innovations - from social entrepreneurs to trailblazers in nutrition, FinTech, augmented reality, and space. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the future being made right here in Queensland.

Merson Lecture 2023: The neurobiology of depression

23 March 2023 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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The annual lecture is named in honour of Dr David Merson, who supported the series in order to promulgate the best neuroscience research and what it has to offer the community in the future.

Ventures LeadHers online: applications close April 20

23 March 2023 11:45am–20 April 2023 12:00pm
 
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Want to grow your leadership capabilities? The UQ Ventures LeadHers program for women is now available online! Grow your leadership capabilities, build connections, gain the confidence to take your first entrepreneurial journey. Applications close Thursday 20 April at 12pm.

UQ Talks: The past, present and future of Indigenous Studies

21 March 2023 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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In this UQ Talk, globally renowned scholar Distinguished Professor Aileen Moreton-Robinson will provide an overview of Indigenous scholarly debates about what constitutes Indigenous Studies in contemporary Australia, New Zealand, US and Canada.
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Friends of Antiquity: Ancient History Day

18 March 2023 9:00am–4:00pm
 
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Join us for the 28th annual Ancient History Day at UQ's St Lucia campus as we explore art and politics in the ancient world

2023 Daphne Mayo public lecture

16 March 2023 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Do you love all things art history and photography? Join the School of Communication and Arts and world-leading photography historian, Professor Andrés Mario Zervigón, on Thursday 16 March for a fascinating talk exploring 19th century photographic cultures. This free event also includes drinks and canapés.

UQ ChangeMakers: Who's using your data?

16 March 2023 6:00pm–7:15pm
 
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From the time we wake up, to the time we go to sleep, we are digitally connected. But as we become more reliant on technology – to navigate, to schedule our lives, and to access services – there’s a growing risk of our data being compromised.

Global Connections 2023

16 March 2023 11:00am–25 March 2023 11:00pm
 
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Join us for the first Global Connections event of 2023! Hosted by alumni in your city, these social events are a great opportunity for you to make new connections wherever you are in the world!

Celebrating 20 Years: Your brain is on our mind

15 March 2023 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us for a fascinating journey through the wonders of the brain as we celebrate 20 years of the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI).

3T Event – Bringing Contact to life: Children of the revolution

15 March 2023 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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In this special 3T event, Dr Rojas-Lizana chats with Contact editor Michael Jones about the hidden memories of her childhood, when one false move could have led to the death of her family and the ‘criminals’ they harboured.

Author talk with Sophie Labelle

13 March 2023 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
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Sophie Labelle will speak about her art and activism, her artistic process, comic-making, community building and empowerment through art.

Heron Island Research Station visit

10 March 2023 7:45am–12 March 2023 3:00pm
 
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Join us for exclusive behind the scenes access to the UQ Heron Island Research Station – the oldest and largest marine research station on the iconic Great Barrier Reef.

Curatorial tour and lunchtime performance: We Are Electric

8 March 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Join UQ Art Museum Curator Anna Briers for a free curatorial tour of "We Are Electric" followed by a 15 minute performance of Quandamooka artist Megan Cope’s sound installation "Untitled (Death Song)" (2020) by UQ School of Music.

BrisScience's illuminating dark energy

6 March 2023 6:30pm–8:00pm
 
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BrisScience is a monthly lecture series that brings science out of the labs and to the people, making it accessible to all – from scientists, to scientists-at-heart. This March, join UQ astrophysicist Professor Tamara Davis as she regales us with some of the latest news in astrophysics and explores dark energy.

The Careless State – can it be fixed, where do we start?

6 March 2023 5:00pm–7:30pm
 
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The current state of social services in Australia has been critically reviewed through a long list of royal commissions and public inquiries which suggest failures persist in the quality of social services available within our country. In this talk, Professor Mark Considine discusses his most recently published book 'The Careless State: Reforming Australia’s Social Services' in which he shows that the preferred model of reform has failed deliver the social improvements touted.

Opening celebration for "We Are Electric" (in person)

24 February 2023 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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Our opening celebrations are back! Join us to celebrate the launch of "We Are Electric." Explore the exhibition, enjoy live music, food and drinks on the Art Museum lawn and see a special performance by UQ School of Music.

Navigating the trust challenges of AI (online)

22 February 2023 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Our engaging panel of UQ and industry experts will discuss how organisations can navigate the trust challenges associated with AI, based on insights from a new UQ global study of 17 countries.

Propagation and mushroom growing demonstration – St Lucia and Gatton

20 February 2023 3:00pm–23 February 2023 4:00pm
 
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UQ's community gardens provide a space for students, staff, and local community members to grow their own produce, share food together, learn new skills and meet friends. It is a place for people of all ages, from different disciplines and cultures, with all levels of gardening experience to come together.

Centre for Marine Science TalkFest seminar series

17 February 2023 10:30am–2:30pm
 
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CMS Talkfest brings together our University-based members and external collaborators to network and share research. This biannual event features a day of short talks and networking. It aims to enhance partnerships within the UQ research community and to increase communication with external marine scientists as well as the general public.

Alumni events

15 February 2023 9:45am–10:45am
 
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We Are Electric: Extraction, Extinction and Post-Carbon Futures (in person)

14 February 2023 11:00am–24 June 2023 12:00pm
 
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Join us at UQ Art Museum to see our first exhibition of 2023 We Are Electric: Extraction, Extinction and Post-Carbon Futures.

Tour of the Marks-Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History

8 February 2023 9:45am–12:15pm
 
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The Marks-Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History has one of the most comprehensive and significant collections of medical material heritage in Australia – a collection of diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical instruments representing almost every medical specialty.

Friends of Antiquity: Heyworth-Smith Memorial Lecture

5 February 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for the Heyworth-Smith Memorial Lecture event titled: Shopping for the Home from 5th Century BCE Athens to Pompeii in the 1st Century CE, presented by Professor Ray Laurence, Professor of Ancient History, Macquarie University.

Ventures Semester 1 Programs

30 January 2023 11:00am–3 March 2023 12:00pm
 
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UQ Ventures programs are your opportunity to connect across the University, get creative, solve problems, and develop entrepreneurial skills.

The role of law in coastal wetland restoration

7 December 2022 7:00am–9:00am
 
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Join our panel of coastal restoration experts, Associate Professor Justine Bell-James, Professor Catherine Lovelock and Dr Nicole Shumway, over breakfast on 7 December as they discuss how and why ‘law matters’ as we move forward with repairing vitally important habitats in Australia and across the globe. Law and legal instruments have a key role to play in the restoration of coastal wetlands, and there has never been a more urgent need to revive damaged ecosystems than now.

Open Ending with Ensayos

1 December 2022 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Enjoy an evening at the Art Museum and immerse your senses in scent and sound artworks by international research collective Ensayos. Try the scents on your skin, hear from the artists, and enjoy a free drink and light refreshments.

Master of Business Analytics information webinar

30 November 2022 6:00pm–6:45pm
 
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Join us to learn how the UQ Master of Business Analytics can help you future-proof your career. The webinar will be presented by Program Leader, Dr Ida Asadi Someh.

Chamberlain Social Justice Oration

30 November 2022 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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The Chamberlain Social Justice Oration will feature an expert panel of leading authors to discuss "Literature and Social Justice: can great writing change the world?".

UQ masters of Laws information and networking evening

30 November 2022 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Are you considering postgraduate study in law? Connect at the upcoming information and networking evening.

Applying for postgraduate coursework online session

29 November 2022 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Want to discover how to apply for your dream course? Join our how to apply webinar to get tips and advice from our expert staff. We'll take you through the process step-by-step to help you submit your application.

Biocultural rights, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities: protecting culture and the environment (online)

29 November 2022 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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The People, Plants, and the Law lecture series explores the legal and lively entanglements of human and botanical worlds. This lecture will investigate the role of biocultural community protocols in safeguarding the biocultural rights of Indigenous and local communities.
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Native bee identification and ecology workshop (in person)

27 November 2022 9:30am–2:30pm
 
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An in-depth, hands-on workshop on the diversity, biology, ecology and conservation of Australian native bees. Learn laboratory skills in native bee identification, and meet native bee researchers. You're also invited to stay on after the event for our free, catered evening lecture where we'll present the outcomes of our native bee citizen science project.

Party with a purpose 2022 (in person)

26 November 2022 7:00pm–11:00pm
 
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Party with a purpose is back for 2022. Whether your 'purpose' is to support the cause, catch up with friends and old classmates, meet new people, or hit the dance floor, we can't wait to see you there!

School of Mathematics and Physics: a brief history of entanglement and photons (in person)

24 November 2022 5:45pm–8:00pm
 
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In this colloquium, Associate Professor Jacquei Romero and Professor Andrew White tell the story of this year's Nobel Prize in Physics on entanglement: its importance and implications. We will talk about photons and their instrumental role in the important experiments that established the reality (aha!) of entanglement.

Annual Lecture in Political Science and International Studies (in person)

24 November 2022 5:30pm–8:30pm
 
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The 2022 Annual Lecture in Political Science and International Studies will be presented by the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC.

Networking event: Connecting agrifood industry with UQ research students

23 November 2022 4:00pm–6:00pm
 
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If you work in the agriculture and food industry we invite you to come along and meet UQ's brightest emerging research students, many who are already collaborating with industry on helping to solve industry problems from UQs world leading facilities whilst gaining industry experience. Location:Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane.

Innovation with Design Thinking

23 November 2022 9:00am–24 November 2022 5:00pm
 
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UQ alumni receive a 20% discount. Organisations face new challenges in an increasingly dynamic and volatile landscape, often in the form of cut-throat competition, surging costs, and tight budgets. The ever-shifting market demands require organisations across industries to adapt and reimagine their business models through innovation.

UQ BEL alumni reception London (in person)

22 November 2022 6:30pm–9:30pm
 
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Please join our special guest speaker, Professor Mark Dodgson AO as he discusses ‘confessions of a technology optimist’.

Negotiating for success (in person)

21 November 2022 9:00am–22 November 2022 5:00pm
 
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Many jobs involve forms of negotiation, where we encounter challenging situations that require persuasion but are often perceived as stressful. Designed and delivered by Dr Daisung Jang, this course will help you gain the tools to refine your negotiation methods and approach. It will help you manage the stress that often accompanies difficult negotiation situations and understand the process of effective communication. UQ alumni receive a 20% discount.

Ventures LeadHers Rise

18 November 2022 8:30am–12:00pm
 
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Join UQ Ventures, 18 November, as we bring together and support women entrepreneurs, and leaders from the UQ community. Connect over a coffee, gain insights from our panel of female leaders, and celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day as well as the winners of the LeadHers Awards.

Ceremony: First Nations languages lecture and panel discussion

17 November 2022 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join UQ Art Museum and the School of Languages and Cultures for an evening of discussion about First Nations languages, followed by complimentary refreshments in the Art Museum Foyer.

2022 WA Lee equity lecture and networking evening (in person)

17 November 2022 5:15pm–7:30pm
 
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Queensland Community Foundation is delighted to present the 23rd Annual WA Lee Equity Lecture in partnership with the TC Beirne School of Law at The University of Queensland.

Master of Leadership and Innovation information webinar (online)

17 November 2022 11:00am–11:45am
 
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Join us to learn how the UQ Master of Leadership and Innovation is designed to help you develop the leadership skills, insight and confidence required to innovate, adapt and face emerging business challenges head-on. The webinar will be presented by our Program Leader, Associate Professor David Solnet.

Is it time for a 4-day work week?

16 November 2022 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Employers have consistently favoured longer work hours for their core full-time workforce, while workers and unions have pushed for better work-life balance. Is it time for a change?

Global Connections November and December 2022 (in person)

16 November 2022 1:00pm–10 December 2022 2:00pm
 
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Global Connection is an event series hosted by alumni for alumni in cities all over the world!

Master of Sustainable Energy: live Q&A webinar

15 November 2022 8:00am–9:00am
 
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Do you want to make a difference in the world's energy transition?
Join program coordinator, Dr Tony Heynen, to discover sustainable energy at UQ.

School of Public Health postgraduate program webinar (online)

14 November 2022 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Hear from UQ's School of Public Health expert academics in the fields of public health, epidemiology, environmental health sciences and biostatistics as they detail the range of postgraduate programs available to you.

Gold Coast alumni event: Drinks and Moonlight Ballet at HOTA (in person)

12 November 2022 6:30pm–8:45pm
 
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UQ is headed to the Gold Coast for a special night of ballet under the stars at HOTA, Home of the Arts.

New developments in ‘greenwashing’ enforcement and defence exports controls (online)

10 November 2022 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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The University of Queensland (UQ) Trust, Ethics and Governance Alliance (TEGA) are delighted to host this webinar. Join researchers from the UQ Law and Business Schools, and leading practitioners and public sector representatives to discuss two key developments that impact many Australian organisations: Greenwashing and defence export controls.

UQ Rugby Benefit Lunch in New York City

10 November 2022 12:00pm–3:00pm
 
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We invite you to join us at The University of Queensland's first in-person New York Rugby Benefit in more than two years in partnership with The University of Queensland in America (TUQIA) and UQ Rugby. NOTE the time is 12pm midday EDT. Location: Manhattan Manor, 201 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019, United States

UQ MBA information webinar (online)

8 November 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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At the UQ MBA Information Webinar, 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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Leading innovation for growth (in-person three-day-course)

8 November 2022 9:00am–10 November 2022 5:00pm
 
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Designed and delivered by Associate Professor Tim Kastelle, this new professional development course will provide you with a set of ‘must-have’ frameworks and tools to drive innovative responses to disruption and change. After completing this course, you’ll be able to create an action plan for integrating innovation into your core business strategy and map your future business models to respond to changes in the business and operating environment.

Friends of Antiquity: RD Milns Memorial Lecture (in person)

6 November 2022 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for the R D Milns Memorial Lecture event titled: What makes a good story good? Sampling storytelling strategies in Homer's Odyssey, presented by Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Minchin, Emeritus Professor of Classics, The Australian National University. The event will be held at The University of Queensland Forgan Smith Building, followed by an afternoon tea. Further details to come.

Language teacher education in a multilingual world (in person and online)

4 November 2022 11:00am–1:00pm
 
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Prof Xuesong (Andy) Gao from the University of New South Wales will explore the challenges language teachers face and will need to respond to in a multilingual world.

Ventures LeadHers Awards: nominations close 4 November

4 November 2022 8:30am–11:30pm
 
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Make your nomination today for the Ventures LeadHers Awards!

UQ Blues awards dinner (in person)

4 November 2022 6:30am–10:30pm
 
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For over a century, Blues Awards have celebrated sporting excellence at The University of Queensland. UQ Sport invites you to celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of our past and present student-athletes at the 2022 UQ Blues Awards Dinner.

Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation information webinar (online)

2 November 2022 6:00pm–6:45pm
 
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Join us to learn how the UQ Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation can help you future-proof your career. The webinar will be presented by our program leader, Dr Frederik Von Briel.
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Frontier Forum: the future of household energy (online)

2 November 2022 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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For this Frontier Forum, join our expert panellists online as they discuss how we'll need to renegotiate our access to the energy grid as consumers in a net-zero world.

3T Event: tour of the 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony (in person)

2 November 2022 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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The 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony is the National Gallery’s flagship exhibition of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, and is a National Gallery touring exhibition.

Sunshine Coast UQ alumni event (sold out)

29 October 2022 9:30am–11:30am
 
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HeliMods is a hi-tech aerospace technology company known across the world as the experts in aircraft modification for emergency medical retrieval, search and rescue, aerial policing and special operations.

Ventures San Francisco Startup AdVenture – applications close 28 October

28 October 2022 8:00pm–9:00pm
 
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Searching for a new experience over your summer break? Startups across San Francisco will host UQ students for an in-person learning experience in 2023.

MBA information evening (in person)

27 October 2022 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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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.

Postponed: Science in the outdoors (in person)

22 October 2022 10:45am–12:00pm
 
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Join Associate Professor Ian Tibbetts of The University of Queensland and the Moreton Bay Foundation for a guided walk in the rich intertidal zone - exploring mudflats, molluscs and migratory bird habitats.
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Hydrodecadence: Dr Léuli Eshrāghi in conversation with Angela Tiatia (in person)

21 October 2022 12:30pm–1:30pm
 
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Artist Angela Tiatia joins UQ Art Museum’s Curatorial Researcher in Residence Dr Léuli Eshrāghi for an Ultramarine Conversation.

2022 Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture (in person)

20 October 2022 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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The TC Beirne School of Law and the Federal Court of Australia, invite you to the 2022 Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture presented by Gregory Nell SC. The lecture will be held in person in Brisbane's CBD while simultaneously live-streamed for those out of state.

Ventures Annual Showcase (in person)

20 October 2022 3:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Celebrating an extraordinary year of entrepreneurship at UQ! Join us as we showcase and celebrate our community of innovators and leaders, while also recognising our amazing industry mentors, volunteers, and partners with the new Founders Market and annual Industry Challenge pitch event.

The future of the banking industry: a conversation with The Hon Anna Bligh AC and Adjunct Professor Bob Wigley

19 October 2022 5:15pm–7:45pm
 
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An ever-increasing demand for a flawless digital experience is transforming how the entire banking industry operates. Join The Hon Anna Bligh AC (CEO of the Australian Banking Association and former QLD Premier) and Adjunct Professor Bob Wigley (Chair of UK Finance) as they discuss what the future holds for the Australian banking sector.

Ventures Validate pitch finals (in person)

19 October 2022 4:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join us to watch the latest Ventures Validate cohort pitch for a share in $10,000 in cash prizes. These early-stage founders have spent the past 10-weeks developing and validating their startups into sustainable businesses.

Growing the rural health workforce: are we on track? (in person Rockhampton event)

18 October 2022 5:30pm–8:30pm
 
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Are we on track to ‘fixing’ health workforce shortages in rural Queensland? Join our health workforce experts from UQ and CQU as they reflect on where success has been achieved as well as considering future challenges to growing the rural health workforce.

CANCELLED Seniors Month morning tea 'bite-size science' (in person)

18 October 2022 10:30am–11:30am
 
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This is a special event for Queensland Seniors Month, and to celebrate we invite you to learn about our scientific discoveries with UQ's Faculty of Science students.

Careers of the future (online)

17 October 2022 6:15pm–7:30pm
 
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Are you ready for the future of work?
Join our expert panel of alumni and industry and discover how AI, automation, climate change, the transition to a net zero economy, the metaverse and more are already transforming our lives and jobs.

Global Leadership Series: navigating family mental health (in person)

13 October 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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The next instalment in UQ’s Global Leadership Series will assemble a panel of family health experts to share insights into their research and answer your questions.

Live webinar: the science of depression and anxiety (online)

13 October 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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During Mental Health Week 2022, join UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute researchers, Dr James Kesby (moderator), Dr Susannah Tye, and Adjunct Associate Professor Alex Lim, together with Dr Sharon Ponniah, Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy Partner, PwC, for a live webinar where they will discuss the science of depression and anxiety, and how it can be better managed in the workplace.  

2022 Biochemistry Alumni Lecture

12 October 2022 4:00pm–6:00pm
 
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This year's lecture will be presented by Professor Leann Tilley, Bio21 Molecular Science & Biotechnology Institute, University of Melbourne

Hear from CEOs of world-leading Fortune 500 companies (in person: 2 sessions 11 and 13 October)

11 October 2022 9:30am–13 October 2022 9:30am
 
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Hear from 2 CEOs of world-leading Fortune 500 companies as they share their career journeys and leadership lessons. Presented by the Liveris Academy and UQ Get Involved, and emceed by fellow business leader Andrew Liveris, this is a unique opportunity for UQ students. Read more to register for one of the 2 events.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: The Grand Tour: an institution and its legacy (in-person or zoom)

9 October 2022 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for the Celebrating Betty Fletcher Sunday Series event titled: The Grand Tour: an institution and its legacy, presented by Professor Alistair Blanchard. The event will be held at The University of Queensland Forgan Smith Building, followed by an afternoon tea. Further details to come.

65th Errol Solomon Meyers Memorial Lecture (in person)

9 October 2022 1:30pm–3:30pm
 
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The E. S. Meyers Memorial Lecture offers a forum for a person of distinction to present a perspective of endeavour and achievement. The Lecture began in 1957 in honour of Professor Errol Solomon Meyers, a founding father of the University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine, and his contributions to medicine.

Lord Jonathan Sumption OBE public lecture: rule of law in a time of crisis (in person)

7 October 2022 5:15pm–7:30pm
 
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The Robert Menzies Institute (RMI) and The University of Queensland School of Law are proud to host Lord Jonathan Sumption as he addresses the rule of law in a time of crisis at this free public lecture.

3T event: UQ Healthy Living tour (in person)

7 October 2022 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for a very special tour of UQ Healthy Living, a first of its kind allied health facility that supports people over fifty years of age to improve health, well-being and function.

Postgraduate study advice drop-in sessions (in person)

5 October 2022 8:00am–14 December 2022 5:00pm
 
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Considering your further study or professional development options? Drop-in to the heritage listed atrium at UQ Brisbane City and chat with a postgraduate study advisor. Drop-in sessions are completely fee and obligation free – essions will be available every second Wednesday from 5 October to 14 December.

Get Finance Fit: tips to save more money (online)

4 October 2022 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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As the cost of living and inflation continues to climb, Australians are looking closer at their budgets and seeing where they can save. 

Join our finance experts and fellow UQ alumni, Effie Zahos and Andrew Courtney, as they share their top tips to adjust your spending so you can save (and earn) more!

UQ young alumni games night (in person)

30 September 2022 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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Fancy a game of chance, the newest craze or an old school classic?
We invite you to join fellow young UQ alumni at a social night out at Brisbane’s premier arcade bar, B. Lucky & Sons!

Thought Leadership Series: building business resilience (in person and online)

28 September 2022 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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The University of Queensland Business School invites you to our Thought Leadership Series in partnership with KPMG, Building Business Resilience, on Wednesday 28 September 2022. In-person: 5.30–7.30pm, Ground floor, 293 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000. Livestream: 6–7pm, Zoom.

UQ ChangeMakers: Necessity is the mother of invention (online viewing)

26 September 2022 9:00am–10:00am
 
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Innovation and science play a critical role in driving a brighter future for humanity, from measuring the health impacts of plastic particles and chemicals, to creating new building materials which lower our carbon footprint.

3T Event: The Asia Minor Catastrophe - the crime and the courage (in person)

21 September 2022 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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Join us at The Women's College as UQ alum Associate Professor Con Aroney AM shares his historical knowledge of the Asia Minor Catastrophe. The event begins with morning tea, and concludes with an optional lunch

UQ ChangeMakers: Necessity is the mother of invention (in person)

19 September 2022 5:45pm–8:00pm
 
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UQ ChangeMakers has partnered with Minderoo Foundation and we're coming to Perth. Innovation and science play a critical role in driving a brighter future for humanity, from measuring the health impacts of plastic particles and chemicals, to creating new building materials which lower our carbon footprint.

Compassion Conference 2022

17 September 2022 9:00am–4:00pm
 
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Learn how compassion can be integrated into research, practice, work, and daily life at the Compassion Conference 2022.

Compassion Symposium 2022: keynote address (in person)

16 September 2022 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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The UQ Compassion Symposium is making its triumphant return in 2022 after two long years of COVID interruptions. This will be the seventh iteration of this beloved event, bringing together researchers, clinicians, students from a range of disciplines to showcase compassion-based research and practice.

2022 Jay Hall Annual Lecture (in person)

16 September 2022 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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The University of Queensland's School of Social Science invites you to join us for the 2022 Hall Annual Lecture delivered by Professor Marshall I. Weisler. Together we celebrate a lifetime of achievements as we wish Marshall a happy retirement for the end of the year.

2022 Carolyn D Baker Annual Memorial Lecture (in person)

16 September 2022 5:45pm–8:00pm
 
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As the Chair of the Indigenising Curriculum Working Party at the University of Queensland, Professor Bunda will discuss the theoretical positioning and implementation challenges of Indigenising Curriculum throughout the university.

Alumni events

15 September 2022 3:15pm–4:15pm
 
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UQ BEL Alumni Evening in Melbourne (in person)

13 September 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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We are delighted to invite you to the UQ Business, Economics and Law alumni evening, where you will have an opportunity to meet your fellow alumni in Melbourne.

BrisScience: Sex, genes, chromosomes and the future of men

12 September 2022 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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BrisScience is a monthly lecture series that brings science out of the labs and to the people, making it accessible to all – from scientists, to scientists-at-heart. Run by The University of Queensland, BrisScience has been delivering engaging lectures on diverse topics from local and international scientists for over a decade.
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The business of you workshop (in person)

12 September 2022 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
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This workshop will give you practical steps to package and communicate your unique skills, strengths, and value.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: September (in person)

11 September 2022 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for the September Sunday Series event where Emeritus Professor Trevor Bryce will reflect on his personal career. The event will be held at The University of Queensland Forgan Smith Building, followed by an afternoon tea.
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Leading effective teams (in-person two-day-course)

8 September 2022 9:00am–9 September 2022 5:00pm
 
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Designed and delivered by Professor Tyler Okimoto, this new professional development course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to adapt your leadership style to meet the needs of your team. After completing this course, you’ll be able to critically analyse your team dynamic, understand how to influence that dynamic, and formulate strategies for effective team leadership.

Ventures ilab Accelerator: applications close 13 October

6 September 2022 3:00pm–13 October 2022 4:00pm
 
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Take your venture to the next level with the Ventures ilab Accelerator program.

Requiem: Dane Lam conducts Verdi & Likhuta (in person)

4 September 2022 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
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Experience Dane Lam conducting one of the most powerful works for symphony orchestra and massed choir ever created, alongside a moving new work by Ukrainian-Australian composer Catherine Likhuta.

Regional Roadshow: Townsville – join us at the Cowboys Centre of Excellence (in person)

2 September 2022 4:30pm–7:00pm
 
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Come join us at the Cowboys Centre of Excellence for a behind-the-scenes tour of the training facility from Cowboys General Manager Football Michael Luck.

2022 Ed Conrad Memorial Lecture: Reading From the Lions' Den in Nairobi (in person)

1 September 2022 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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This lecture, organised by the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, is held in loving memory of Ed Conrad, a long-time member of Studies in Religion at The University of Queensland and an internationally recognised scholar scholar of Biblical reception.
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Pitching and storytelling workshop (in person)

29 August 2022 1:00pm–2:30pm
 
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Whether we are pitching a business idea, presenting a project to our colleagues, or talking to customers, we need to be able to interest, convince and influence with our words.
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Bridge to Brisbane 2022

28 August 2022 6:00am–12:00pm
 
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Lace up your runners to support QBI in either the 4.5km or 10km race, all whilst raising funds for critical brain research.

Broadway By The Lake (in person)

27 August 2022 4:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join us for Broadway By The Lake – an evening under the stars with the stars at Duchesne College on Saturday 27 August – two shows only at 4pm and 7pm, featuring hits from Cats to Chicago and Chorus Line and many more. Any proceeds will go towards supporting bursaries for deserving Duchesne College and UQ School of Music students.
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4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony

27 August 2022 10:00am–26 November 2022 4:15pm
 
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From 27 August, UQ Art Museum will be hosting the "4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony", the National Gallery’s flagship exhibition of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Featuring the work of 35 artists from across Australia, this exhibition reveals how ceremony is at the nexus of Country, of culture and of community.
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Alumni drinks in The Atrium

26 August 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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You’re invited to drinks at The Atrium– the new UQ alumni meeting place in the heart of Brisbane city.

3T Event: The impact of sleep (in person)

24 August 2022 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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We spend approximately a third of our lives asleep: that’s roughly twenty-five years we could spend awake and living, and yet evolution has fettered us to hours spent every night in our most vulnerable state – unconscious and unaware. It’s an easy question to ask: what’s the point?

UQ Law alumni evening - Sydney (in person)

23 August 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Meet the new Dean of the TC Beirne School of Law, Professor Rick Bigwood.

Ventures Strong Spirit (in person)

22 August 2022 8:30am–23 August 2022 3:00pm
 
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Join the two-day confidence building workshop for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to build your entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Women from the wider community are welcome!

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: Festival ware for Athenian women (in person)

21 August 2022 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for the August Sunday Series event titled: Festival ware for Athenian women, presented by Professor Amy Smith. The event will be held at The University of Queensland Forgan Smith Building, followed by an afternoon tea.
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Dion Weisler, former President and CEO of HP Inc. (in person)

11 August 2022 6:15pm–7:15pm
 
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The Liveris Academy is excited to host Dion Weisler, former President and Chief Executive Officer of HP Inc for this exclusive session on leadership and the future of technology.
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Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO of IBM (online)

8 August 2022 8:00am–9:00am
 
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Hear from one of the world’s great business minds as Arvind shares his leadership lessons and reflections on the global digital transformation, with the conversation moderated by fellow business leader Andrew Liveris.

Back to UQ 2022 (in person)

7 August 2022 10:00am–5:00pm
 
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Back to UQ, our homecoming day for all alumni, will take place on Sunday 7 August. It'll be a jam-packed day of talks, tours and celebrations. Don't miss it!
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UQ Commerce alumni celebration (in person)

6 August 2022 5:00pm–9:00pm
 
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It’s time to get together to reconnect, reminisce and celebrate!
Join us at UQ St Lucia Campus on Saturday 6 August to celebrate and reconnect with fellow Bachelor of Commerce alumni.

Sadie Philcox Memorial Lecture in occupational therapy (in person)

3 August 2022 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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The Sadie Philcox Memorial Lecture is held annually at The University of Queensland. The 2022 guest speaker will be Dr Craig Greber.

Global Connections August 2022 (in person)

3 August 2022 10:00am–6 August 2022 11:00am
 
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Wednesday 3 August: Santiago.
Thursday 4 August: Sydney, Melbourne, Bangalore, Delhi, Lima, London, Düsseldorf, Singapore and Ulaanbaatar.
Friday 5 August: Auckland, Beijing, Colombo, San Francisco, Scotland, Shanghai, Taipei and Tokyo.
Saturday 6 August: in Guangzhou.

UQ Moreton Bay Research Station alumni open day: sold out, please join the waitlist

30 July 2022 9:30am–2:00pm
 
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Gather your friends and family and come spend the day with us on beautiful Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) as part of the UQ Regional Roadshow in Moreton Bay, where you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at UQ's world-leading marine research hub, the Moreton Bay Research Station.

Global Leadership Series: Brisbane's sporting decade

28 July 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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2022 marks the beginning of Brisbane’s sporting decade – in 10 years, our ‘big country town’ will be thrust onto the world stage. Join us for this special evening at The Gabba.

Digital Cultures and Societies launch

28 July 2022 4:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Join us for the launch of Digital Cultures and Societies at UQ with a public talk from Professor Frank Pasquale from the Brooklyn Law School who is an expert on the law of AI, algorithms, and machine learning.
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Paul Simshauser AM – 'all things energy’ (in person)

27 July 2022 6:15pm–7:30pm
 
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The Liveris Academy and the Centre for Natural Gas are pleased to invite you to this special event featuring Paul Simshauser AM as he speaks about Queensland and Australia’s energy market outlook and the challenges of the renewable energy transition.
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3T Event: The early modern Olympic Games

27 July 2022 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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Join Olympic historian and Honorary Director of the UQ Centre for Olympic Studies, Professor Ian Jobling, as he delves into the early modern Olympic games. Let's find out how they compare to Tokyo 2021!

Ventures Semester 2 programs now open

12 July 2022 11:00am–27 July 2022 12:00pm
 
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UQ Ventures currently has three programs open to suit your skills and interests: Ventures Curiosity, LeadHers, and Validate. Applications close 27 July. Explore programs and apply now.
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21st UQ Rugby Annual Test Lunch

8 July 2022 12:00pm–4:30pm
 
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Come and join us for the 21st UQ Rugby Annual Test Lunch on the eve of the Wallabies v England rugby test at Suncorp Stadium.

Superworms could help solve our plastic waste crisis (in person)

4 July 2022 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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At this month's BrisScience, UQ's Dr Christian Rinke will explore how this research could lead to large-scale biological recycling, through enzymatic or microbial degradation, in recycling plants around the globe.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: Translating Homer (Cancelled)

3 July 2022 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us in person for the July Sunday Series Event titled: Translating Homer, presented by Emeritus Professor Barry Nurcombe. The in-person event will be held at The University of Queensland Forgan Smith Building, followed by afternoon tea.

Celebrating 125 years of Gatton (in person)

2 July 2022 9:30am–3:00pm
 
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2022 marks 125 years of our Gatton campus, and we’re celebrating this historic milestone by inviting all UQ and Gatton alumni and of course, the local community, back to campus! The festivities will include campus tours, talks, live music, fun activities for the kids, as well as a long-table lunch on the Central Walkway.

Frontier Forum: the health data revolution (online)

30 June 2022 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Gone is the era of the locked hospital file cabinet – digital advances are rapidly democratising health data and transforming the way we interact with the medical industry. Join our expert Frontier Forum panellists for a deep-dive on the health data revolution.

Master of Leadership in Service Innovation information webinar (online)

23 June 2022 6:00pm–6:45pm
 
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Join us to learn how the UQ Master of Leadership in Service Innovation is designed to help you develop the leadership skills, insight and confidence required to innovate, adapt and face emerging business challenges head-on. The webinar will be presented by our Program Leader, Associate Professor David Solnet.
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Global Development Dialogue Series: strengthening partnerships with the Pacific (online)

22 June 2022 1:00pm–3:45pm
 
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On the heels of a China-Solomon Islands security alliance, we approach this dialogue series with a broad but crucial question: How can Australian education providers strengthen relationships with the Pacific Islands region to engage in genuine partnership?

Master of Business Analytics information webinar (online)

21 June 2022 6:00pm–6:45pm
 
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Join us to learn how the UQ's Master of Business Analytics can help you future-proof your career. The webinar will be presented by Program Leader, Dr Ida Someh.

Striking a balance - hybrid workplaces and sustaining your energy (online)

16 June 2022 6:00pm–7:30pm
 
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This panel session will be followed by virtual networking, where you can engage directly with the panellists and other audience members on strategies to find your joy at work.

Ventures Curiosity PhD

16 June 2022 10:00am–11:00pm
 
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Applications for Ventures Curiosity PhD are now open to all UQ PhD candidates and early career researchers.

Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation information webinar

15 June 2022 6:00pm–6:45pm
 
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Join us to learn how the UQ's Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation can help you future-proof your career. The webinar will be presented by our program leader, Dr Frederik Von Briel.
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Global Leadership Series: how do we house every Australian? (in person)

9 June 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join a panel of experts as they share their research into this growing crisis, its impact on the most vulnerable Australians, and how we can move toward a future where all Australians enjoy the security of a stable home.
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Get Finance Fit: tax time (online)

9 June 2022 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Are you completely overwhelmed with your tax return or just want to just to be prepared for the end of financial year madness? Join our expert panel for tips on the top deductions to claim including work from home, tax-wise investments, and joining the dots between taxes and Superannuation. This event will be run as a Q&A session so it is the perfect place to get all of your tax questions answered.

3T Event: Are nanomaterials the solution for clean energy? (in person)

8 June 2022 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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Join us for morning tea with fellow UQ alumni, and hear from renewable energy expert, Professor Lianzhou Wang as he shares how UQ research is harnessing the energy from the sun and utilising long-lasting lithium-ion batteries in ways never seen before.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series – Corinth and Athens Excavations Documentary: Triumph over Time (1947) (in person)

5 June 2022 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us in person or online for the June Sunday Series event titled: 'Corinth and Athens Excavations Documentary: Triumph over Time (1947)', presented by Dr Amelia Brown and the Annual General Meeting (in person only). The in-person event will be held at The University of Queensland Forgan Smith Building, followed by afternoon tea.

World Environment Day

5 June 2022 9:00am–5:00pm
 
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Join the 2022 World Environment Day celebrations. This year's theme is "Only One Earth" with a focus on "Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature. UQ Sustainability have a range of activities, events and resources to help you get involved!

2022 Historical and Philosophical Inquiry Annual Lecture (in person)

1 June 2022 5:30pm–6:30pm
 
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The turn of the twenty-first century was characterised by “Spiritual Revolution”, with claims that interest in New Age spirituality was eclipsing religion and would continue to do so in the future.

National Reconciliation Week at UQ (online and in person)

27 May 2022 9:30am–3 June 2022 5:30pm
 
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UQ will be holding a number of events and activations throughout this week to commemorate National Reconciliation Week. Explore our online and on-campus program.
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The next generation: How climate change and pandemics are shaping our children’s future (in person)

26 May 2022 5:30pm–8:30pm
 
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Join our panel of experts as they discuss the role that disruptive events, such as climate change and pandemics have in affecting a child’s mental health and wellbeing.
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Ignite Innovation Showcase (online)

25 May 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join us for the Ignite Innovation Showcase to hear from three inspiring scientists, as they passionately pitch their cutting-edge ideas to an audience of philanthropists, investors, fellow researchers and more. Hear how they intend to set the research world on fire with their game-changing and life-saving ideas.

Interested in being an entrepreneur? Boom or bust! (in person)

24 May 2022 5:45pm–8:00pm
 
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Have you been thinking about starting a business or wanting to monetise a passion project? Join us for a practical session on business 101 and a panel discussion with UQ alumni business owners.
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UQ Laureate Future Forum 2022 (in person)

23 May 2022 5:30pm–8:30pm
 
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Join us to hear from Professor Hugh Possingham, Queensland Chief Scientist, present on five reasons why environmentalists and scientists annoy me, even though I am one.

UQ and Biodiversity (in person)

20 May 2022 10:00am–11:00am
 
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Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about UQ’s plants and animals and how they are managed, from the most knowledgeable person on the matter!
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Succeeding as a startup in sustainability - an evening with Tritium founder, UQ Alumnus Dr David Finn (in person)

19 May 2022 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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The UQ IEEE HKN Mu-Kappa Chapter are proud to be hosting UQ Alumnus Dr David Finn, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of Tritium DCFC at an evening in conversation with the UQ community. David will share Tritium's story from its foundation, its pivot to fast-charging and its growth to a billion dollar NASDAQ listed company.

Ultramarine Conversations: Blue Carbon Method with the Green Ambassador Program (in person)

19 May 2022 12:30pm–1:30pm
 
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Do you love art and the environment? Then come join UQ's Green Ambassador Program as we learn about sequestering carbon in coastal and marine ecosystems, at UQ Art Museums current exhibit: 'Oceanic Thinking'.
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UQLS x Hall & Wilcox Naida Haxton Lecture (in person)

17 May 2022 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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Coordinated by The University of Queensland Law Society (UQLS), the annual Naida Haxton Lecture is one of the main events on the Law Society’s calendar and provides an exciting opportunity to explore and discuss legal advocacy and Queensland’s legal history with a prominent member of the judiciary.

UQ ChangeMakers: leading confidently through uncertainty in 2022 (in person and online)

16 May 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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In conversation with high-performing leaders across a diverse range of industries, we’ll explore the qualities, strategies and practices of successful leadership, what communities are expecting of leaders and how to navigate complex – and changing – situations.

2022 Daphne Mayo Public Lecture (in person)

12 May 2022 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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To honour and commemorate the life of one of Queensland’s most prominent artists and arts educators, the School of Communication and Arts at UQ, has established the Daphne Mayo Visiting Professorship in Visual Culture. The Visiting Professorship is now a catalyst for dialogue and debate not only about art but also about art museums, galleries, art collecting and appreciation. In 2022 Professor Rex Butler will present a talk entitled: I AM GORDON BENNETT.
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3T Event: teeth, tusks and other chewing things (in person)

11 May 2022 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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Join us at The Women's College for morning tea followed by an in-depth presentation from Dr Gary Smith, founder of Gary Smith Prosthodontics and UQ alumnus. The presentation will look at the origins of dentistry in the 13th century through to the early 18th century. Gary will also look at the advances in tooth replacement up to the commencement of the modern era.

Transforming the future: building trustworthy and ethical organisations (in person and online)

11 May 2022 7:30am–2:00pm
 
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Join us for the third annual Trust, Ethics and Governance Alliance (TEGA) Summit. Hear from our world-class researchers and experienced industry leaders who will share cutting-edge insights through interactive panel discussions and practical research presentations.

Alumni events

10 May 2022 10:15am–11:15am
 
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What's the catch? The science of sustainable seafood (in person)

9 May 2022 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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The Australian lifestyle is synonymous with seafood – whether it’s fish and chips at the beach or prawns sizzling on the barbeque. But how much of the seafood we consume is sustainable? Associate Professor Carissa Klein is a leading researcher whose work is at the forefront of marine and coastal sustainability and conservation efforts, and at the next BrisScience, she’ll be exploring that question.
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Music and Country (in person)

8 May 2022 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
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One of Australia's great didgeridoo players and composers, William Barton joins the UQ Symphony Orchestra (UQSO) as the 2022 Kinnane Distinguished Musician-in-Residence.
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Conflict In My Outlook book launch (in person)

7 May 2022 2:30pm–3:30pm
 
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Join us at Brisbane Writers Festival to launch the Art Museum's new anthology "Conflict in My Outlook", bringing together contemporary artworks and new texts shedding light on human experience in an era where data is the new oil. From digital intimacies to clickwork, this panel envisions a better future amid algorithmic racism, machine learning and the new colonial frontiers of surveillance capitalism.

UQ alumni reception in London

6 May 2022 6:30pm–8:30pm
 
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Join UQ for our first in-person visit to London in more than two years.

MBA information webinar

4 May 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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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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William Barton (in person)

3 May 2022 6:30pm–8:30pm
 
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The UQ School of Music is proud to present William Barton as the 2022 Kinnane Musician in Residence. Through this lecture-performance, William will share his rich musical story, and describe his life in music.
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Dylan Sarra: The Burnett River Rocks (in person)

3 May 2022 12:15pm–1:30pm
 
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Join us at the UQ Michie Forecourt for an artist talk with Dylan Sarra about his practice in relation to the Burnett River Rocks

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series (in person)

1 May 2022 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us in person for the May Sunday Series event titled: 'The Position of Attic Women in Democratic Athens', presented by Associate Professor David Pritchard. The event will be held at The University of Queensland Forgan Smith Building, followed by afternoon tea.
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Family Day at the UQ Alumni Book Fair (in person)

30 April 2022 10:00am–3:00pm
 
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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 5:30pm–7:00pm
 
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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 12:30pm–1:30pm
 
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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.

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 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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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 6:30pm–7:15pm
 
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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 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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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 9:30am–11:30am
 
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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 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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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 Melbourne (in person)

29 March 2022 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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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 7:30pm–9:30pm
 
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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.

Guangzhou Connection – cancelled

25 March 2022 7:00pm–9:00pm
 
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Unfortunately, the Global Connection Guangzhou China event has been cancelled due to the rising COVID-19 cases.

Goa Connection (in person)

25 March 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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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.

Register link to come.

Vancouver Connection (cancelled)

25 March 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Global Connection Vancouver has been cancelled. We hope to see you at the next Global Connection event!

Chengdu Connection (in person)

25 March 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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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.
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UQ Young Alumni – Welcome to 2022 (in person)

24 March 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Come and join the UQ Young Alumni Advisory Board for the first social event of the year. Reconnect with your fellow graduates or make new friends. You will also have the chance to hear first-hand about the exciting events we have lined up for the UQ Young Alumni Program this year.
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Frontier Forum: building better cities (online)

24 March 2022 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Join our expert panel as they debate what makes a sustainable, liveable, global city.

Alumni events

3 March 2022 10:30am–11:30am
 
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UQ ChangeMakers: CSR best practice workshop

24 February 2022 5:00pm–6:30pm
 
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Join us for an exclusive workshop with UQ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expert Professor Neal Ashkanasay OAM to learn practical tips for implementing CSR in the workplace.
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UQ ChangeMakers: profit, planet and people – navigating corporate social responsibility (online)

3 February 2022 6:00pm–7:15pm
 
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Join us to hear from UQ alumni who are leading experts in corporate social responsibility.

UQ ChangeMakers: Roundtable discussion – how do we build a climate-smart 'toolkit' in agriculture? (online)

29 November 2021 5:30pm–6:30pm
 
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Join UQ alumni Thomas Hall and School of Agriculture and Food Science’s Professor Melissa Fitzgerald to learn more about what goes into environmentally conscious farming.
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Global Leadership Series: Poverty and inequality in an age of prosperity (in person)

25 November 2021 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join UNESCO Chair in Journalism and Communication, Professor Peter Greste, and a panel of leading experts for a thought-provoking discussion on 'Poverty and inequality in an age of prosperity.'

Frontier Forum: killer superbugs – a problem much bigger than human health (online)

18 November 2021 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Join our panel of experts online as they discuss the superbug threat and how it must be addressed locally and globally.

UQ ChangeMakers: The future of farming (online)

11 November 2021 6:00pm–7:15pm
 
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Join our ChangeMakers panel to hear from UQ alumni and experts on the challenges we’re facing now and solutions as we look to the future. What’s the future of the emission-heavy livestock sector? Could we transform crop protection with mRNA vaccines for plants? And how can we harness innovative technology to improve global food security?