Alumni and Community

Global Leadership Series

The Global Leadership Series (GLS) is a lively program of events for alumni and community members. Join us for lectures and discussions with the best of the best UQ-related speakers on matters that impact your community and shape your ideas of the world.

The series is an opportunity for you to engage with great minds on global matters, participate in thought-provoking discussions and network with UQ alumni and community members. All alumni, parents, community members and friends are welcome to attend the Global Leadership Series events.

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

13 October 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
in Alumni and community events
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.

Global Leadership Series: Brisbane's sporting decade

28 July 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
in Alumni and community events
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.
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Global Leadership Series: how do we house every Australian? (in person)

9 June 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
in Alumni and community events
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.
Peter Greste

Global Leadership Series: Poverty and inequality in an age of prosperity (in person)

25 November 2021 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
in Alumni and community events
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.'

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