3T Event: inside the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre

In 2025, UQ’s Integrated Pathology Learning Centre (IPLC) is commemorating 100 years of its significant collection.

Based at UQ Herston, the museum cares for and displays over 5,000 potted pathology specimens. Over the last century, these specimens have played a vital role in medical education, preserving rare diseases and showcasing the evolution of pathological processes.

Today, the specimens contribute to a broader conversation surrounding health and disease and are displayed alongside medical history objects on loan from the Marks-Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History.

To commemorate this milestone, we invite you to explore our museum and historical exhibitions, where you’ll uncover fascinating insights into health, disease and medical advancements.

Before booking, please note that this tour includes medical specimens that could cause discomfort for some guests.

Event details

Date: Wednesday 9 April 2025
Time: 9:45am for 10am–12pm

• 9:45–10am: arrival and meeting at Pulse Cafe
• 10–10:30am: morning tea
• 10:30–10:45am: introduction from Rebecca Lush, Curator, IPLC
• 10:45–11:45m: tour and information session
• 11:45am–12pm: perusal of the IPLC at own leisure

Location: Integrated Pathology Learning Centre, Level 6, Health Sciences Building, Herston QLD 4006
Meeting location: outside Pulse Cafe, Ground Floor, RBWH Education Centre
Cost: $15 per person, includes morning tea.

Parking and transport

Parking: paid parking is available at the Cornerstone carpark and the Butterfield Street carpark (RBWH). Please note, parking is very limited and expensive in the precinct, rideshare or public transport is recommended.
Bus: the IPLC is situated close to the RBWH busway station, a major hub on the Northern Busway, serviced by multiple bus routes. Due to limited parking, we recommend catching the bus to the RBWH busway station.

For all information on public transport, available bus routes and to plan your journey, visit the Translink Journey Planner.