Join UQ alum Dr Keith Treschman (BSc '71, BEdSt '75, BA '79) on monthly building tours to delve into the history of the 308 Queen Street building and uncover some of the unique and quirky discoveries from the restoration process.
Whether it was where you were born and raised, or if you moved to the state to pursue university or a work opportunity, we are inviting our alumni and community to 'show us your Queensland' for our 2026 photography competition. Enter for a chance to win a $500 Flight Centre voucher.
Join us for the launch of Politics: Philosophical Ordering by Country, featuring an engaging discussion with authors Honorary Professor Mary Graham and Professor Morgan Brigg on Tuesday 8 September at the State Library of Queensland.
Free event
Experience a dynamic, hands-on session where you’ll connect maths and science concepts to real-world engineering through interactive workshops, UQ Innovate lab activities, and practical classroom resources.
The University of Queensland St Lucia campus
Step inside one of Australia’s leading biomedical research institutes and discover how UQ researchers are tackling some of our biggest health challenges. This exclusive 3T event features expert insights into breakthrough medical research, a guided tour of the Frazer Institute and the opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and supporters over morning tea.
Enjoy a morning bite on us at The Atrium in Brisbane's CBD as we take you through practical ways to optimise your time with AI, so you can focus on the things that matter.
Surgical effectiveness: perception versus reality – in this thought-provoking lecture, Professor Ian Harris will explore the difference between the perceived and actual effectiveness of surgery. He will examine the evidence behind surgical practice and discuss how gaps between belief and evidence have contributed to the widespread and enduring use of procedures that offer little or no meaningful benefit to patients.
Free event
Location: Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane City
From morphine to antibiotics, nature provides us with an incredible bounty of medicinal compounds. UQ's Professor Jo Blanchfield is on the cutting edge, helping bring these natural compounds into modern medicine. Her research explores chemicals in plants and fungi used in traditional medical practices and bush foods in Australia and around the world.
Location: Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Bank
Free event
Buried for more than 3,500 years, the Griffin Warrior lay hidden near Pylos in Greece until was unearthed. Join Dr Annabel Florence for a fascinating journey into the power, artistry and cultural exchange of the Bronze Age as new discoveries shed light on the origins of ancient Greece.
Join us at the University of Queensland's green and leafy Great Court in St Lucia for a big afternoon Block Party full of family-friendly entertainment, exploration and community connection.
Location: Great Court, UQ St Lucia campus
Free event
Join us in the Atrium to celebrate the launch of UQ alum Nikki Mottram’s (Bachelor of Arts ’01) thrilling new crime novel Helidon over cheese and wine.
Location: The Atrium, UQ Brisbane City
Cost: $45 (includes a cheese box with tasting notes and one standard drink)
Join us for Sustain Queensland 2026 at Customs House. Explore the decisions, partnerships and innovations that will shape Queensland's low-carbon transition.
Location: Customs House, Brisbane
Free event
Join the Hon Milton Dick MP, Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, for a special civics education professional learning event for current and future teachers.
Join a compelling panel discussion on the future of food, 31 August, Customs House, told through the story of seeds. This event is part of National Science Week: Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all and is made possible through a generous bequest from Douglas Ormonde Butler.
Registrations are now open for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 2006 20-year reunion being held on Saturday 29 August 2026 from 6.30pm.
Join us at The Atrium for a candid conversation with women at different stages of their engineering careers as they share their personal stories of ambition, resilience, caregiving, leadership and legacy.
Location: The Atrium, UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street
Cost: $45 (includes a cheese box with tasting notes and one standard drink)
Get to know your exclusive alumni lounge and co-working space with coffee and a light breakfast in the heart of the city.
Location: The Atrium, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Free event
The 2026 Alan Cooper Epiderm Lecture, hosted by the Dermatology Research Centre, Frazer Institute will be an engaging conversation on the topic of sun safety in sport delivered by keynote speaker Professor Monika Janda.
Location: Long Room, Customs House, 399 Queen Street Brisbane City
Free event
This webinar will help schools, parents, and community understand and respond to emerging online safeguarding risks beyond cyberbullying, including AI-generated harm, sextortion, impersonation, doxing and other complex digital safety concerns.
Before you hit the court with the Queensland Firebirds, join UQ experts for 2 free sessions designed to help you perform at your best. Learn practical tips and strategies you can use both on and off the court.
Join UQ Associate Professor Sarel Gronum for a Building Business Excellence Masterclass in Mackay, to explore how to identify, build, and sustain your competitive edge.
Discover the remarkable story of Professor Trendall (1909–1995), one of the 20th century’s foremost classical art historians, whose pioneering work on South Italian vase painting remains fundamental to the study of the ancient Mediterranean.
Location: Room E215, Forgan Smith Building, UQ St Lucia
Cost: $10
The afternoon will bring together staff, students and alumni to reflect on the program’s history, recognise its impact, and celebrate this important milestone for the Master of Mental Health community.
Location: ES Meyers Lecture Theatre and Mayne Events Space, UQ Herston Campus
Free event
Join cyber security professional Dr Mark Carey-Smith for an interactive workshop designed for Alumni Friends to help you outsmart scammers and digital pitfalls in everyday life. This is the perfect opportunity for you to become more cyber savvy while connecting with your UQ community. No tech expertise required!
It’s never too early to consider your future arrangements. Join us as the Alumni Friends Leadership Board host a practical session that will help you to future proof your legacy through robust estate planning, wills and trusts.
Whether this process is new to you or you're reviewing existing arrangements, this session will offer clear, practical and accessible insights for those in or approaching retirement.
Join us at The University of Queensland’s (UQ) St Lucia campus for 2 tours showcasing the unique architecture that support our teaching and research activities and contribute to the University’s vibrant environment and community.
The end of the financial year is almost here, so let’s raise a glass to making it through. Join fellow alumni for a relaxed Friday drink at The Tax Office (no, the irony is not lost on us), with your first round free.
Sleep is fundamental to long-term health, cognitive performance and emotional wellbeing, but a full 8 hours isn’t always possible. In this UQ Talks event, our experts will explore the neuroscience of sleep, sharing evidence-based strategies to help both adults and kids manage stress and create the right environment for a good night’s rest.
