Events

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UQ Compassion Symposium

27 September 2024 6:00pm9:00pm
At our 2024 Compassion Symposium Keynote Address, we are excited to welcome Professor Jakob Hohwy. Jakob is a Professor of Philosophy at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia and the director of the Monash Centre for Consciousness & Contemplative Studies.
Free event.
Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre, St Lucia campus

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

30 September 2024 5:30pm7:00pm
This event is sold out. Join Nobel Award-winning scientist and UQ Alum, Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, for a lecture that honours his major contributions to infection and immunology.
Location: The Long Room, Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane

Psychology as Art competition: award ceremony

3 October 2024 3:00pm6:00pm
The UQ School of Psychology is pleased to announce the returning of our popular 'Psychology as Art' competition and welcome all UQ alumni and friends to join us for the unveiling and judging of these fascinating pieces.
Free event
Location: Viewpoint - Building 33, St Lucia Campus

2024 Carolyn D. Baker Annual Memorial Lecture

4 October 2024 5:30pm7:30pm
Research on pedagogy-focused professional development: Demonstrable improvements in teacher and student outcomes presented by Professor Jenny Gore. Join the School of Education for an insightful lecture on Quality Teaching Rounds (QTR) professional development, which has shown significant positive effects on both teachers and students over 20 years of rigorous research.
Free event
Location: Terrace Room, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14), UQ St Lucia

UQ Talks in Perth: the science of making good decisions

7 October 2024 5:30pm8:30pm
Join us in Perth for an exclusive UQ Talks event with renowned neuroscientist Professor Jason Mattingley, who will unravel the mysteries of how our brains make decisions.

New Horizons: artificial intelligence and pain conceptualisation

10 October 2024 8:30am6:30pm
The RECOVER Conference 2024 will have a focus on new understandings of the conceptualisation of pain and novel artificial intelligence methods designed to optimise patient care during injury rehabilitation.

UQ Giving Day 2024

16 October 2024 12:00am11:45pm
Giving Day is a 24-hour global fundraising challenge where we call on our UQ community to make a gift towards a cause they are passionate about. This year's Giving Day will take place on Wednesday 16 October 2024. Join us to be a ChangeMaker and make a difference today.

Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture

17 October 2024 5:30pm7:30pm
The TC Beirne School of Law and the Federal Court of Australia, invite you to the 2024 Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture. The lecture will be held in person in Brisbane's CBD while simultaneously live-streamed for those out of state.
Free online and in-person event
Location: Federal Court, Court 1, Level 7 Harry Gibbs Commonwealth Law Courts

UQ MBA Golden Gala

17 October 2024 6:00pm10:00pm
2024 marks an important milestone for our prestigious MBA program, which wouldn’t have been possible without the contributions of our students, staff, alumni, industry partners and donors.

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

31 October 2024 9:30am4 November 2024 5:30pm
Join a group of trekkers walking from the 31 of October to the 4 of November in the Blue Mountains to raise funds to support the fight against dementia. All of the funds raised support the Alastair Rushworth Endowment Fund at the Queensland Brain Institute that assists a PhD student.

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

27 July 2024 4:30pm7:00pm
Representing Australia at the 60th La Biennale di Venezia, Kamilaroi and Bigambul artist Archie Moore is the first Australian artist to be awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best National Participation. Join Archie Moore, exhibition curator Ellie Buttrose (BA ’07) and Bundjalung editor and poet Grace Lucas-Pennington, as they discuss Moore’s exhibition kith and kin and the unparalleled experiences that led them to Venice; of community, kinship, and the infinite relations that connect us all.
Location: UQ Art Museum
Free event

Film Night: Bandar Band

25 July 2024 6:00pm8:00pm
Join us for a screening of films running alongside 'Hoda Afshar: A Curve is a Broken Line'. The selected films have influenced Hoda Afshar’s artistic practice that often blurs the lines between documentary and fiction.

Cheese and Chats: revolutionising heart transplantation

23 July 2024 5:00pm7:00pm
At this event, UQ experts will share their bold vision to revolutionise heart transplantation. Hear the stories of three people intimately involved in the process: the surgeon, the patient and the storyteller—Professor David McGiffin, Kate Phillips and Lauren Kelly.
Location: UQ Brisbane City
Cost: $35

Opening Saturday: Hoda Afshar in conversation with Isobel Parker Philip

20 July 2024 11:00am12:00pm
Join artist Hoda Afshar in conversation with curator Isobel Parker Philip on the opening weekend of Hoda Afshar: A Curve is a Broken Line, the first major solo exhibition by one of Australia’s most innovative and unflinching photomedia artists.

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

19 July 2024 6:00pm9:00pm
Join us to celebrate the launch of UQ Art Museum’s latest exhibitions, including Hoda Afshar: A Curve is a Broken Line.

Expert tips to save money when travelling

16 July 2024 12:00pm12:45pm
Join the Flight Centre Travel Group for a webinar dedicated to helping you make the most of your travel budget.
Free online event.

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

11 July 2024 6:30pm9:30pm
Join UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) and Fashion Queensland for a gala dinner and design showcase of one-off custom pieces directly inspired by IMB science.
Location: Whale Mall, Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Cost: $240

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

10 July 2024 3:00pm5:00pm
This year’s NAIDOC Week theme for 2024 is "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud", honouring the enduring strength and vitality of Indigenous cultures. Following the result of last year's Referendum, we are more driven than ever to keep the flame alight and the movement going with this keynote lecture, "Reflections on the Referendum" from distinguished constitutional lawyer and expert in public law, Professor Megan Davis.

Home buying 101

10 July 2024 12:00pm12:45pm
Join Clare Green, Mortgage Broker, Fourfold Mortgage Consulting (Bachelor of Business Management '01) as she breaks down the essential terms and concepts every prospective homeowner needs to know.
Free online event.

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

7 July 2024 2:00pm4:00pm
Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the July Sunday Series event, presented by Dr Kit Morrell, Susan Blake Lecturer, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, titled ‘The reception of Pompey’s head (literally)'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus
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Superannuation essentials 

3 July 2024 6:30pm7:15pm
Join Ian White, Super Consultant at UniSuper, for a webinar designed to demystify the fundamentals of superannuation.

Celebrating Female Composers concert

1 July 2024 6:00pm7:00pm
Join us for a special concert celebrating the works of female composers. A student-led initiative, Celebrating Music Concert Series presents its Celebrating Female Composers concert.
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UQ ChangeMakers: can you separate the art from the artist?

27 June 2024 5:30pm7:00pm
In an age when the actions and beliefs of creators are under closer scrutiny, we're faced with the question: can you separate the art from the artist? Our panel of ChangeMakers experts will explore whether our appreciation of art tacitly endorses the behaviours or beliefs of its maker, or if there exists a pathway to reclaiming these creations for ourselves.
Free event
Locations: online sessions in North America and Asia-Pacific

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

25 June 2024 7:00pm8:00pm
In an age when the actions and beliefs of creators are under closer scrutiny, we're faced with the question: can you separate the art from the artist? The session will commence at 7pm New York / Nashville / Washington DC / Santiago time.

Discover postgraduate Biostatistics

24 June 2024 5:00pm6:00pm
Learn to apply statistics in exciting and versatile ways to modern health problems. At this event you'll get the information you need to successfully apply for postgraduate study and develop your career.
Free event
Online

UQ Sport: Kids Holiday Camp

24 June 2024 8:00am5 July 2024 5:30pm
Experience vacation care like never before with our Kids Holiday Camp. We guarantee that they’ll be active, happy, and learning something new during their time with us!

Fulbright Scholarships

21 June 2024 4:45pm1 July 2024 11:00pm
Applications are now open for the Fulbright Scholarships. Take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution in 2025/26. The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to Australian citizens across all career stages.

Discover postgraduate Geographic Information Science

20 June 2024 5:00pm6:00pm
Boost your employability in a wide range of industries with postgraduate studies in Geographic Information Science. This informative webinar will give you all the information you need start your GIS studies at Australia's #1 university for geographic and environmental sciences (QS World University Rankings 2023).
Free event
Online

Discover postgraduate Molecular Biology

19 June 2024 5:00pm6:00pm
Acquire high level knowledge valuable for both research and industry applications. Join us at this webinar to learn more about your postgraduate study options in Molecular Biology at Australia's #1 institution for biological sciences.
Free event
Online

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

19 June 2024 10:00am12:00pm
Join Professor Brenda Gannon, Professor, School of Economics, Faculty of BEL, who will use evidence-based research to unpack the recommendations of the Taskforce report, and the current draft National Strategy for the Care and Support Economy.
Cost: $15
Location: St Lucia campus

Discover postgraduate Financial Mathematics

18 June 2024 5:00pm6:00pm
Develop cutting-edge skills in Financial Mathematics with postgraduate study at The University of Queensland. This session is the perfect opportunity to understand your study options in a specialist field.
Free event
Online

Shaping change: accelerating the decarbonisation of road freight transport

18 June 2024 5:00pm7:15pm
We are pleased to extend a special invitation to attend an event on how to decarbonize the road freight transport sector using a data-driven approach, featuring a keynote presentation by UQ Visiting Scholar Professor Gordon Wilmsmeier from the Kühne Logistics University (KLU), Germany and Universidad de los Andes, Colombia, followed by a showcase of road freight transport decarbonisation tools for public and private sectors, hosted by The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Infrastructure Research Hub.
Free event
Location: UQ Brisbane City 308 Queen St

Discover postgraduate Food Science and Technology

17 June 2024 5:00pm6:00pm
Further your career in one of the world's largest industries. Now's the time to gain in-demand skills through postgraduate study at Australia's #1 university for food science and technology (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023)
Free event
Online

Language courses at UQ Brisbane City

17 June 2024 4:00pm1 August 2024 5:00pm
Back by popular demand, join us for the next 'Learn a language' at The Atrium. In partnership with UQ Institute of Modern Languages (IML), we're launching another 5-week language short courses for beginners starting in June.
Cost: $275 for 5 classes
Location: UQ Brisbane City

Discover postgraduate Environmental Health Sciences

13 June 2024 12:00pm1:00pm
Learn about study options that will help you develop skills to address some of the most important challenges of our time. You can help manage modern environmental health risks.

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