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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We Are Electric: Extraction, Extinction and Post-Carbon Futures (in person)

14 February 2023 11:00am24 June 2023 12:00pm
Join us at UQ Art Museum to see our first exhibition of 2023 We Are Electric: Extraction, Extinction and Post-Carbon Futures.

Ventures LeadHers online: applications close April 20

23 March 2023 11:45am20 April 2023 12:00pm
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.

Yom HaShoah - 2023 Holocaust Remembrance Day

17 April 2023 5:45pm7:30pm
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.

3T Event: IMB under the microscope

19 April 2023 1:00pm3:00pm
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.

MBA information session (in-person)

19 April 2023 5:30pm7:30pm
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.

Net Zero Australia final findings release (online and in person)

19 April 2023 6:00pm9:30pm
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

UQ Alumni Book Fair® (in person)

28 April 2023 9:00am1 May 2023 3:00pm
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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UQ Alumni Rare Book Auction

28 April 2023 6:30pm9:00pm
Join us as hundreds of works go under the hammer in 2023, including a remarkable first-edition copy of Winnie-the-Pooh and books from as early as the 1700s!
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UQ Alumni Book Fair: family fun day

29 April 2023 9:00am5:00pm
Join us on Saturday 29 April for a family day at the UQ Alumni Book Fair, including face painting, storytelling and a gelato cart!
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Industry Panel – Recovery in the Arts

29 April 2023 1:45pm4:00pm
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.

Learn a language at The Atrium

2 May 2023 5:30pm12 June 2023 7:30pm
Are you interested in learning Spanish, Japanese or French right here at the Atrium? In partnership with UQ Institute of Modern Languages (IML), we're launching a 5-week language short courses for beginners and intermediates starting in May.

Leading effective teams (in person)

4 May 2023 9:00am5 May 2023 5:00pm
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.

MBA information event (online)

4 May 2023 12:00pm1:00pm
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.

Cheese and chats at The Atrium

5 May 2023 5:30pm7:30pm
Unwind and see The Atrium come to life at our inaugural 'cheese and chats' networking event starting on Friday 5 May.

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

6 May 2023 3:00pm6:00pm
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.

Friends of Antiquity: Sunday Series

7 May 2023 2:00pm4:00pm
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.

BrisScience – shining a beam of light on the world’s deadliest pathogens

8 May 2023 6:30pm8:00pm
Learn how an international team led by a UQ researcher Dr Maggy Lord is using a beam of light to illuminate some of the deadliest pathogens found in mosquitoes and humans. The Edge, State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane

Learning the practice of leadership

24 May 2023 9:00am26 May 2023 5:00pm
UQ alumni receive a 20% discount. 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.

Negotiating for success

30 May 2023 9:00am31 May 2023 5:00pm
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.

Innovation with design thinking

1 June 2023 9:00am2 June 2023 5:00pm
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.
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Friends of Antiquity: AGM & Sunday Series

4 June 2023 2:00pm4:00pm
Join us for the Annual General Meeting and  Sunday Series event titled: Professors, Politicians, Television Producers and other curious creatures I have known, presented by Emeritus Professor Trevor Bryce,  Honorary Professor in Classics, The University of Queensland.

Leading innovation for growth

12 July 2023 9:00am14 July 2023 5:00pm
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.

The Macrossan Lecture

30 March 2023 5:15pm8:00pm
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 6:00pm8:00pm
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 12:00pm1:15pm
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 2:00pm4:00pm
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 7:30am9:30am
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 5:30pm9:00pm
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 5:00pm7:00pm
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.

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

21 March 2023 6:00pm8:00pm
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 9:00am4:00pm
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

UQ ChangeMakers: Who's using your data?

16 March 2023 6:00pm7:15pm
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.

2023 Daphne Mayo public lecture

16 March 2023 6:00pm8:00pm
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.

Global Connections 2023

16 March 2023 11:00am25 March 2023 11:00pm
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 6:30pm7:30pm
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 10:00am12:00pm
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 1:00pm2:30pm
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 7:45am12 March 2023 3:00pm
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 12:00pm1:00pm
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 6:30pm8:00pm
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 5:00pm7:30pm
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 6:00pm9:00pm
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 4:00pm5:00pm
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 3:00pm23 February 2023 4:00pm
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 10:30am2:30pm
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 9:45am10:45am

Tour of the Marks-Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History

8 February 2023 9:45am12:15pm
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 2:00pm4:00pm
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 11:00am3 March 2023 12:00pm
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 7:00am9:00am
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.

Gatton Back to College Weekend (in person)

2 December 2022 2:30pm4 December 2022 5:00pm
The Gatton Back to College Weekend will be held from Friday 2 December to Sunday 4 December, hosted by the UQ Gatton Past Students Association.

Open Ending with Ensayos

1 December 2022 5:30pm7:30pm
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 6:00pm6:45pm
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 5:30pm7:30pm
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 5:30pm7:30pm
Are you considering postgraduate study in law? Connect at the upcoming information and networking evening.

Applying for postgraduate coursework online session

29 November 2022 5:00pm6:00pm
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 4:00pm5:00pm
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 9:30am2:30pm
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 7:00pm11:00pm
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 5:45pm8:00pm
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 5:30pm8:30pm
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 4:00pm6:00pm
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 9:00am24 November 2022 5:00pm
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 6:30pm9:30pm
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 9:00am22 November 2022 5:00pm
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 8:30am12:00pm
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 5:30pm7:30pm
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 5:15pm7:30pm
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 11:00am11:45am
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 4:00pm5:00pm
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 1:00pm10 December 2022 2:00pm
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 8:00am9:00am
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 6:00pm7:00pm
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 6:30pm8:45pm
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 4:00pm5:00pm
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 12:00pm3:00pm
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 12:00pm1:00pm
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 9:00am10 November 2022 5:00pm
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 2:00pm4:00pm
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 11:00am1:00pm
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 8:30am11:30pm
Make your nomination today for the Ventures LeadHers Awards!

UQ Blues awards dinner (in person)

4 November 2022 6:30am10:30pm
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.
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Frontier Forum: the future of household energy (online)

2 November 2022 6:00pm7:00pm
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.

Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation information webinar (online)

2 November 2022 6:00pm6:45pm
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.

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

2 November 2022 10:00am12:00pm
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 9:30am11:30am
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 8:00pm9:00pm
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 5:30pm7:30pm
At the UQ MBA Information Evening, we will show you how our MBA develops global leaders of the future. We’ll provide valuable insight into the key features of our MBA including exclusive international exchanges, real consulting projects and our dedicated MBA Careers and Professional Development Team.

Postponed: Science in the outdoors (in person)

22 October 2022 10:45am12:00pm
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 12:30pm1:30pm
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 5:30pm7:30pm
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 3:00pm8:00pm
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 5:15pm7:45pm
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 4:00pm6:00pm
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 5:30pm8:30pm
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 10:30am11:30am
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 6:15pm7:30pm
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 6:00pm8:00pm
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 12:00pm1:00pm
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 4:00pm6:00pm
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 9:30am13 October 2022 9:30am
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 2:00pm4:00pm
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 1:30pm3:30pm
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 5:15pm7:30pm
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 2:00pm4:00pm
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 8:00am14 December 2022 5:00pm
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 6:00pm7:00pm
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 6:00pm8:30pm
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 5:30pm7:30pm
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 9:00am10:00am
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 10:00am12:00pm
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 5:45pm8:00pm
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 9:00am4:00pm
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 6:00pm7:00pm
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 6:00pm8:30pm
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 5:45pm8:00pm
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 3:15pm4:15pm

UQ BEL Alumni Evening in Melbourne (in person)

13 September 2022 6:00pm8:00pm
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 6:30pm7:30pm
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 1:00pm2:30pm
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 2:00pm4:00pm
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 9:00am9 September 2022 5:00pm
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 3:00pm13 October 2022 4:00pm
Take your venture to the next level with the Ventures ilab Accelerator program.

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

4 September 2022 2:00pm3:30pm
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 4:30pm7:00pm
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 5:00pm7:00pm
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 1:00pm2:30pm
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 6:00am12:00pm
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 4:00pm8:00pm
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 10:00am26 November 2022 4:15pm
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 6:00pm8:00pm
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 10:00am12:00pm
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 6:00pm8:00pm
Meet the new Dean of the TC Beirne School of Law, Professor Rick Bigwood.

Ventures Strong Spirit (in person)

22 August 2022 8:30am23 August 2022 3:00pm
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 2:00pm4:00pm
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 6:15pm7:15pm
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 8:00am9:00am
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 10:00am5:00pm
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 5:00pm9:00pm
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 6:00pm7:00pm
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 10:00am6 August 2022 11:00am
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 9:30am2:00pm
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 6:00pm8:00pm
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 4:00pm7:00pm
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 6:15pm7:30pm
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 10:00am12:00pm
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 11:00am27 July 2022 12:00pm
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 12:00pm4:30pm
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 6:30pm7:30pm
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 2:00pm4:00pm
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 9:30am3:00pm
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 6:00pm7:00pm
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 6:00pm6:45pm
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 1:00pm3:45pm
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 6:00pm6:45pm
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 6:00pm7:30pm
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 10:00am11:00pm
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 6:00pm6:45pm
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 6:00pm8:00pm
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 6:00pm7:00pm
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 10:00am12:00pm
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 2:00pm4:00pm
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 9:00am5:00pm
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 5:30pm6:30pm
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.
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National Reconciliation Week: First Nations artists in the UQ Art Museum

31 May 2022 9:00am2 June 2022 5:00pm
For National Reconciliation Week UQ Art Museum invites staff, students and members of the public to the Alumni Friends of UQ Collection Studies Room to spend time with important Collection works by First Nations artists. Image credit: Registrars carefully hang Gordon Hookey's "Dundalli Banner" (2021) in the Alumni Friends of UQ Collection Study Room Photo: Josef Ruckli.

Reunion in Rockhampton for alumni of Gatton campus – save the date

29 May 2022 11:30am2:00pm
Save the date. More infomation on this event will be added soon...

National Reconciliation Week at UQ (online and in person)

27 May 2022 9:30am3 June 2022 5:30pm
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 5:30pm8:30pm
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 6:00pm8:00pm
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 5:45pm8:00pm
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 5:30pm8:30pm
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 10:00am11:00am
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 5:00pm7:00pm
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 12:30pm1:30pm
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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The Great Court Race 2022

18 May 2022 12:00pm2:00pm
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!
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UQLS x Hall & Wilcox Naida Haxton Lecture (in person)

17 May 2022 6:00pm9:00pm
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 6:00pm8:00pm
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.

Ross Maclean Race Day (in person)

14 May 2022 12:00pm5:00pm
This fantastic event is sponsored by the Index Group to help raise awareness and funds for MND research at the Queensland Brain Institute. All funds raised support the Ross Maclean Fellowship, which was established in 2004 by the late Ross Maclean and his family to raise funds to fight this devastating disease.

2022 Daphne Mayo Public Lecture (in person)

12 May 2022 5:30pm8:00pm
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 10:00am12:00pm
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 7:30am2:00pm
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 10:15am11:15am
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What's the catch? The science of sustainable seafood (in person)

9 May 2022 6:30pm7:30pm
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 2:00pm3:30pm
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 2:30pm3:30pm
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 6:30pm8:30pm
Join UQ for our first in-person visit to London in more than two years.

MBA information webinar

4 May 2022 12:00pm1:00pm
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 6:30pm8:30pm
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 12:15pm1:30pm
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 2:00pm4:00pm
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 10:00am3:00pm
Calling all little book lovers! The UQ Alumni Book Fair is holding a special Family Day for the first time this year.
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White glove talk: rare Australian books from UQ’s Fryer Library (in person)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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RNA Afternoon (in person and online)

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

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

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

Creating treatments for future pandemics before they happen (online)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beijing Connection

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

Bangalore Connection (in person)

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

Taipei Connection (in person)

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

Guangzhou Connection – cancelled

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

Taipei Connection (in person)

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

Japan Connection (online)

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

Shanghai Connection – cancelled

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

Vancouver Connection (cancelled)

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

Chengdu Connection (in person)

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

Goa Connection (in person)

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

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Canberra Connection (in person)

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

Colombo Connection (in person)

25 March 2022 6:00pm8:00pm
Global Connection Colombo Sri Lanka - hosted by Abeykoon Kodithuwakku Arachchige Yushan Tharanga. 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.

Auckland Connection (online)

25 March 2022 6:00pm8:00pm
Global Connection Auckland New Zealand - hosted by Ying-Pin Louis Lan and Khae Pothipat. 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.

Chennai Connection (in person)

25 March 2022 6:00pm7:00pm
Global Connection Chennai India - hosted by Gayathri Govindarajan. 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.
UQ Women in Engineering Breakfast 2022

UQ Women in Engineering Breakfast 2022 (in person)

25 March 2022 7:00am9:00am
Join us at the annual UQ Women in Engineering corporate breakfast hosted by the UQ Women in Engineering Alumni Ambassador Council as our experienced keynote speaker and panellists share their experience on how we can create a more inclusive future.

Ulaanbaatar Connection (in person)

24 March 2022 7:00pm9:00pm
Global Connection Ulaanbaatar Mongolia - hosted by Byambasuren Tumurbaatar. 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.

London Connection (in person)

24 March 2022 6:30pm8:30pm
Global Connection London UK - hosted by Paul Kelly. 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.

Dubai Connection (in person)

24 March 2022 6:00pm8:00pm
Global Connection Dubai - hosted by Sabi Aggarwal, Kylie McIntyre and Matthew Chen. 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.

Bangkok Connection (in person)

24 March 2022 6:00pm8:00pm
Global Connection Bangkok Thailand - hosted by Sully Bholat. 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.

Melbourne Connection (in person)

24 March 2022 6:00pm8:00pm
Global Connection Melbourne Australia - hosted by Paul Gibney. 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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Ultramarine conversations: architecture and the environment (in person)

24 March 2022 6:00pm8:00pm
Brydon Wang and Dr Margaret Cook will meet on the Art Museum lawn for a discussion with Dirk Yates about water environments and how architecture has responded to these places in the past and future propositions. Set alongside the outdoor installation of SUPERFLEX’s Dive-In, the panel will take the work’s speculative provocation – architecture for a submerged world – as a leaping off point for a critical consideration of the built environment and the waters we inhabit.
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UQ Young Alumni – Welcome to 2022 (in person)

24 March 2022 6:00pm8:00pm
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 6:00pm7:00pm
Join our expert panel as they debate what makes a sustainable, liveable, global city.

Sydney Connection (in person)

24 March 2022 5:30pm7:30pm
Global Connection Sydney Australia - hosted by Amelia Shaw and Derrick Pereira. 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.

Lima Connection (in person)

23 March 2022 7:00pm9:00pm
Global Connection Lima Peru - hosted by Inés Valenzuela. 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.

Santiago Connection (in person)

23 March 2022 7:00pm9:00pm
Global Connection Santiago Chile - hosted by Rodrigo Zarate and Mary Robinson. 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.

Ventures ilab Accelerator Pitch Night

23 March 2022 5:30pm9:00pm
Join Ventures at the Tivoli for Pitch Night, Wednesday 23 March, where UQ’s startup entrepreneurs will present their cutting-edge innovations - from social entrepreneurs to trailblazers in community building, nutrition, eco-packaging, and STEM education. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the future being made right here in Queensland.
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Rodney Wylie Fellowship Lecture in Sydney (in person)

22 March 2022 5:30pm8:00pm
Join us for the Rodney Wylie Fellowship Lecture in Sydney, hosted by Professor Andrew Griffiths, Executive Dean, UQ Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
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RD 1 UQ v Wests at Home for Women in Rugby

22 March 2022 8:00am5:00pm
Rivals, the Bulldogs, will face the Red Heavies at home for the Women in Rugby round. Games will begin at 8:00am on Field 7 and run all day.
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Gatton campus reunion in Nambour (in person)

19 March 2022 12:00pm3:00pm
The UQ Gatton Past Students Association invites Gatton campus alumni and their families to this annual reunion.
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Ancient History Day (in person)

19 March 2022 9:00am4:00pm
Join us for the 27th annual Ancient History Day at UQ's St Lucia campus as we explore power, status and authority.
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Alumni postgraduate study advice week (in person, online, or over the phone)

14 March 2022 10:00am18 March 2022 5:00pm
UQ's Future Students team is setting aside a week from 14 to 18 March to offer bespoke postgraduate advice to UQ's alumni community. Book in for a 30 minute one-on-one session with a postgraduate study advisor online, on our St Lucia campus, or over the phone.
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The Woman Effect: endurance (in person)

9 March 2022 7:15am9:00am
The University of Queensland invites you to attend our International Women’s Day 2022 breakfast featuring our inspiring panel of women who are forces for change in innovation technology, health and business. Learn firsthand from their reflections and sage advice to conquer challenges in business and life.
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Celebrating International Women's Day at UQ

8 March 2022 2:30pm4:00pm
Diversity – of thought, experience, and background – strengthens our UQ community. Join UQ Vice-Chancellor Professor Debbie Terry AO as we celebrate International Women’s Day, and explore the theme “Break the Bias”.

Radio revelations: Discovering our galaxy’s hidden planets (online)

7 March 2022 6:30pm7:30pm
This month, we're back at home, as COVID-19 has again hampered our efforts to present at The Edge, but we hope to return to in-person events as soon as possible. In the meantime, get comfy and join us on the hunt for exoplanets.

Ultramarine Conversations: Blue Carbon Method

3 March 2022 12:30pm1:30pm
Off the back of her time at COP26, Professor Catherine Lovelock will join Senior Curator Peta Rake to discuss the recently formalised Blue Carbon Method: the sequestering of carbon in coastal and marine ecosystems. They will address the big hopes that Blue Carbon offers, as well as what issues might arise.

Alumni events

3 March 2022 10:30am11:30am
Financial Fundamentals for Startups & SME’s (in person)

Financial Fundamentals for Startups & SMEs (in person)

3 March 2022 9:00am4:00pm
UQ Ventures in partnership with BDO for Startups, has designed this Financials Fundamentals workshop specifically to increase your financial literacy and confidence with numbers.
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3T Events: A history of genocide with emphasis on Australia's frontier wars

2 March 2022 10:00am12:00pm
Join us at The Women's College for morning tea followed by an in-depth presentation from Dr Frank Moloney on the history of genocide in Australia. Registrations open soon.

UQ ChangeMakers: CSR best practice workshop

24 February 2022 5:00pm6:30pm
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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Ventures Open House (in person)

24 February 2022 11:00am1:00pm
Have a look inside the Ventures space, where we make your ideas reality!
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Digital Society

23 February 2022 4:00pm8:00pm
The University of Queensland (UQ) and the UK Government’s Science and Innovation Network (UK SIN) will host the Digital Society virtual event on Wednesday 23 February as part of the UK/Australia Season.
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Plogging with UQ Sustainability (in person)

21 February 2022 4:30pm8:00pm
“Plogging” is the activity of jogging and picking up litter, it’s like a speedy emu walk.

Blue Assembly: Oceanic Thinking (in person)

19 February 2022 9:00am25 June 2022 4:00pm
The exhibition is part of an ambitious multi-year program exploring our relationship with the ocean by gathering “blue” approaches to research. Over several years, the program will encompass exhibitions, residencies, an online journal, screenings and more.
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Meet the Researchers: the heart of discovery (online)

11 February 2022 12:30pm1:45pm
Ahead of this Valentine’s Day we invite you to share our passion for making the world a better place with life-saving research. Join us online to hear from our leaders in cardiovascular disease and stroke research at our next 'Meet the Researchers'.
Sunday series

Friends of Antiquity: Adrian Heyworth-Smith Memorial Lecture (in person and online)

6 February 2022 2:00pm4:00pm
Associate Professor Kathryn Welch from The University of Sydney will be presenting "Livy, Rome, and the Gauls in 390 BCE: a story too good to be true?” at the 2022 Adrian Heyworth-Smith Memorial Lecture.
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UQ ChangeMakers: profit, planet and people – navigating corporate social responsibility (online)

3 February 2022 6:00pm7:15pm
Join us to hear from UQ alumni who are leading experts in corporate social responsibility.
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Postgraduate study advice sessions (video or phone call)

19 January 2022 12:00pm31 January 2022 11:00pm
You have until the January 31 to apply for most postgraduate programs at UQ. Book a postgraduate advice session with UQ Future Students staff at a time that suits you to help you prepare your application.
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Herb Garden Workshops (in person)

18 January 2022 12:00pm1:00pm
Join this workshop hosted by UQ Sustainability and learn how to make, grow, and care for your very own herb garden. Two half-hours sessions 12–12:30pm and 12:30–1pm.

Veterinary reunion for the class of 1991 (in person)

11 December 2021 5:00pm12 December 2021 3:00pm
This event will comprise an evening reception and a tour of UQ Gatton the following day.

UQ Ventures: Agile Project Management (online)

9 December 2021 5:30pm7:30pm
Learn to plan, execute and deliver projects in the modern workplace through lean methodologies. This session will focus on SCRUM, Kanban and Lean Startup methodologies.

The Inaugural Aunty Pamela Mam Oration

8 December 2021 5:30pm8:30pm
Community controlled organisations were created more than 50 years ago, acknowledging the right of Indigenous Australians to deliver services that build strength and empowerment in communities, where government run services had been failing. They were designed by community, for community.

3T Events: End of Year Celebration (in person)

7 December 2021 11:00am2:00pm
Join us at The Women’s College for this special end of year celebratory 3T event. The event will include an informative presentation from Dr James Lancaster titled "An Unexpected History of Christmas”, followed by a buffet lunch.

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

29 November 2021 5:30pm6:30pm
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.

Guangzhou Connection (in person)

26 November 2021 8:00pm10:00pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you stay connected with UQ and fellow alumni. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking. 

Beijing Connection (in person)

26 November 2021 7:30pm9:00pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you stay connected with UQ and fellow alumni. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking. 

Japan Virtual Connection (online)

26 November 2021 7:00pm9:00pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you stay connected with UQ and fellow alumni. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking. 

Shenzhen Connection (in person)

26 November 2021 7:00pm9:00pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you stay connected with UQ and fellow alumni. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking. 

Taipei Connection (in person)

26 November 2021 7:00pm9:00pm
Global Connection is an event series hosted by alumni for alumni, in cities all over the world! These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking.

Shanghai Connection (in person)

26 November 2021 6:30pm9:30pm
Global Connection is an event series hosted by alumni for alumni, in cities all over the world. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking. 

Chengdu Connection (in person)

26 November 2021 6:00pm7:30pm
Global Connection is an event series hosted by alumni for alumni, in cities all over the world. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking. 

London Connection (in person)

25 November 2021 7:00pm9:00pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you stay connected with UQ and fellow alumni. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking. 

Santiago Connection (in person)

25 November 2021 6:00pm8:30pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you stay connected with UQ and fellow alumni. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking. 
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Global Leadership Series: Poverty and inequality in an age of prosperity (in person)

25 November 2021 6:00pm8:00pm
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.'

Melbourne Connection (in person)

25 November 2021 6:00pm8:30pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you stay connected with UQ and fellow alumni. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking.

Steve Irwin Memorial Lecture (in person)

20 November 2021 2:30pm3:30pm
As part of the UQ Regional Roadshow, the University is coming to the Sunshine Coast! We hope you can join us for a very special event at Australia Zoo to enjoy a day out with your friends and family, and help us celebrate the 10th Steve Irwin Memorial Lecture.

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

18 November 2021 6:00pm7:00pm
Join our panel of experts online as they discuss the superbug threat and how it must be addressed locally and globally.

UQ young alumni: Party with a purpose (in person)

12 November 2021 7:00pm11:00pm
The UQ Young Alumni Advisory Board is hosting a fabulous night of food, drinks, raffles, live music, and dancing all in support of a great cause.

UQ ChangeMakers: The future of farming (online)

11 November 2021 6:00pm7:15pm
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?

Friends of Antiquity Sunday series (in person)

7 November 2021 2:00pm4:00pm
The Inaugural RD Milns Memorial Lecture presented by Dr Stavros Paspalas (Director of the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens), Sydney and Athens.

Get Finance Fit: Financial goal setting for 2022 (online)

3 November 2021 6:00pm7:00pm
Join us for our most popular UQ young alumni online series this year with a four part series focussing on educating young professionals about personal finance and wealth creation.

3T Events: What is critical thinking and how can we teach it? (in person)

26 October 2021 10:00am12:00pm
Join critical thinking expert, Peter Ellerton, as he explains the power of understanding critical thinking and how we can apply it in our lives.

Giving Day Philanthropy Trail (in person)

20 October 2021 12:00pm3:00pm
If you're at St Lucia on Giving Day, join us at the Great Court for a preview of our new Philanthropy Trail, where you’ll see the amazing impact that donors have had around campus!

UQ Giving Day (in person)

20 October 2021 10:30am6:30pm
UQ Giving Day is a day where the UQ community comes together to raise funds that support important causes at UQ. In 2021, there are more than 30 causes for you to choose from. Together, we can help transform the lives of students and empower researchers.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series (in person)

10 October 2021 2:00pm4:00pm
Join us for our next Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series titled “Cato the Reformer”, presented by Dr Kit Morrell, Susan Blake Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History.

UQ Community Celebration in Wide Bay

8 October 2021 5:00pm7:00pm
Please join us for the Maryborough and Hervey Bay UQ Community Celebration. We look forward to bringing together UQ staff, students, alumni and partners across the Wide Bay region to celebrate your impact and shared connection to our university.

Think Twice: Freedom of Speech (in person)

7 October 2021 5:30pm7:30pm
Join UNESCO Chair in Journalism and Communication, Professor Peter Greste and a panel of leading experts and academics for a thought-provoking discussion on 'Freedom of Speech'. Registrations have now closed.

UQ ChangeMakers: The science of positivity (online)

6 October 2021 6:00pm7:15pm
Hear from expert UQ researchers and alumni as they explore the science of positivity and share tips for building resilience.

UQ Riverfire Celebration 2021 (in person)

25 September 2021 6:00pm9:00pm
UQ Riverfire Celebration is returning to offer you the best seats in town for a night of spectacular fireworks. This event is sold out but you can join the wait list.
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UQ Gold Coast Alumni Brunch (in person)

25 September 2021 9:45am11:30am
Please join me for brunch and a thought-provoking panel discussion facilitated by UQ alumnus and ABC journalist, Bern Young.

UQ Gold Coast Young Alumni Drinks (in person)

24 September 2021 5:30pm7:30pm
UQ is heading to the Gold Coast for our Regional Roadshow and hosting drinks for young alumni at the spectacular new Home of the Arts.

Latin America Virtual Connection: Creating change through entrepreneurship

14 September 2021 7:00pm8:00pm
Please check the time zone for your city:
Tuesday 14 September, 6pm Lima (PET), 7pm Asunción (PYT), 8pm Santiago (CLT)
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you keep connected with UQ and fellow alumni.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series (in person)

12 September 2021 2:00pm4:00pm
Join us for our next Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series as Dr Dorothy Watts AM presents on ‘Josiah Wedgwood and the Classics’.

Get Finance Fit: Buying your first property (online)

7 September 2021 6:00pm7:00pm
Join us for our most popular UQ young alumni online series this year with a four part series focussing on educating young professionals about personal finance and wealth creation.
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3T Events: Sustainability at UQ and beyond (in person)

7 September 2021 10:00am12:00pm
Hear from experts from UQ's Sustainability team as they share UQ's new sustainability strategy, some of our current campus initiatives.

Beijing Connection (in person)

3 September 2021 7:30pm9:30pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you keep connected with UQ and fellow alumni. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking.

Shenzhen Connection (in person)

3 September 2021 7:00pm9:00pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you keep connected with UQ and fellow alumni. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking.

Japan Virtual Connection (online)

3 September 2021 7:00pm9:00pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you keep connected with UQ and fellow alumni.

Guangzhou Connection (in person)

3 September 2021 6:30pm8:30pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you keep connected with UQ and fellow alumni. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking.

Shanghai Connection (in person)

3 September 2021 6:30pm8:30pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you keep connected with UQ and fellow alumni. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking. This event is fully booked.

Chengdu Connection (in person)

3 September 2021 6:00pm8:00pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you keep connected with UQ and fellow alumni. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking.

London Connection (in person)

2 September 2021 6:30pm8:30pm
Global Connection is an event series created by alumni for alumni, to help you keep connected with UQ and fellow alumni. These casual events are a great opportunity to meet for drinks and networking.

Young alumni networking event (in person)

2 September 2021 5:30pm8:30pm
Hosted by the UQ Young Alumni Advisory Board, join us for our next social event for all UQ graduates to meet, enjoy meaningful conversations and stay connected with the young alumni community.