Events

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2025 UQ Alumni Book Fair

2 May 2025 9:00am5 May 2025 3:00pm
Save the date for one of our most loved events! The UQ Alumni Book Fair is an annual fundraiser based at The University of Queensland, organised by volunteers who harness their love of books and generously donate their time. Plus register to win a box of books!

Lakeside Rhythms in the Amphitheatre: 5 sessions and The Sounds of Avalon: Opening Gala

2 May 2025 11:00am7:45pm
The UQ School of Music proudly presents Spectrum, a vibrant celebration of musical artistry showcasing the breadth of talent within the UQ community. From classical to contemporary soundscapes, this festival offers a kaleidoscope of musical experiences across UQ's most captivating spaces.

Growing kind, curious and clever children: in conversation with Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow

2 May 2025 5:00pm5:45pm
Join authors Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow for an engaging and insightful conversation as they explore how children and young people navigate friendships, schooling and the hard work of growing up. Drawing from their new book Out of the Box, they’ll share practical advice and fresh perspectives that every parent will find valuable.

2025 Rare Book Auction

2 May 2025 6:30pm9:00pm
Join us as hundreds of works go under the hammer in 2025, including a first-edition copy of The Handmaid's Tale, signed by Margaret Atwood and books from as early as the 1600s!

Mad Hatters tea party

3 May 2025 9:00am10:00am
Join us down the rabbit hole for a tea party with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Bring your little ones to enjoy an hour of whimsical fun featuring games, bubbles and cupcakes.

Order your nostalgic UQ class t-shirt

3 May 2025 9:00am5:00pm
For the first time ever, nostalgic UQ class t-shirts with your unique graduation year are available for order.

Campus art tour

3 May 2025 10:00am2:00pm
Join us for a cultural mediation walking tour to see 8 artworks across 4 locations. All artworks are by First Nations artists from the UQ Art Collection, including Rosella Namok, Teresa Baker, Hector Burton, Lily Kelly Napangardi, Gloria Petyarre, Johnny Yungut Tjupurrula and Nora Wompi Nungurrayi.

Ecological Lake tour

3 May 2025 10:00am12:00pm
Last year we reopened our revitalised UQ Lakes precinct, home to a vast ecosystem of plants and animals. Join UQ PhD students on this walking tour and hear about the lake restoration and their ecosystem.

Drop-in science: why is my lettuce dying?

3 May 2025 10:00am1:00pm
Dr Gurion Ang from the School of the Environment is on a mission to diagnose his dying lettuce. Home gardeners and plant enthusiasts will enjoy this dive into plant pathology, soil microbiology and invertebrate zoology.

Storybook reading with the Witches of Oz

3 May 2025 10:00am11:00am
The Witches of Oz are joining the Book Fair for reading hour. It’s your chance to meet Glinda – and the so-called Wicked Witch of the West! Be sure to wear your best pink and green outfits

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3T Event: Inside the heart of Queensland Ballet and the Thomas Dixon Centre

20 November 2024 9:45am1:00pm
Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes tour at the home of Queensland Ballet, the Thomas Dixon Centre, with the opportunity to partake in an optional ballet class. The event will include morning tea.
Cost$15

2024 Jian Zhou Oration

19 November 2024 5:30pm8:00pm
This year’s Oration will feature keynote speaker Professor Fiona Simpson, leader of the Cancer Therapy Group at the Frazer Institute. She will share insights into how ideas from basic cell biology have been developed into clinical trials, offering new hope in the battle against cancer drug resistance.
Free event
Location: Auditorium, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba

Steve Irwin Memorial Lecture and UQ family day at Australia Zoo – sold out

16 November 2024 7:30am9:00am
Join UQ and special guest Terri Irwin AM at Australia Zoo for a morning of fascinating talks and family fun in celebration of the life and legacy of Steve Irwin. Enjoy early access to the zoo for a special breakfast featuring kid-friendly talks from conservation experts. Sold out - waiting list only.

LeadHers Rise

15 November 2024 8:30am11:30am
Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day at LeadHers Rise!

Destiny vs disease

13 November 2024 6:00pm8:30pm
Nature vs nurture. Who wins in the battle against pandemics, chronic disease and lingering disorders like immune deficiency and Long COVID?
Free event
Location: Customs House

UQ Talks: unpacking the US election

12 November 2024 6:00pm7:00pm
Our expert panel will share their predictions for the coming 4 years, and the potential impact for Australia.

UQ Rugby Benefit in London

8 November 2024 6:30pm10:30pm
Mark your calendars for Friday 8 November! UQ's premier event of the year, the UQ Rugby Benefit is moving to London in 2024!
Location: Drapers Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2N 2AN

Women in Engineering: celebrating diversity cocktail reception

7 November 2024 6:00pm9:00pm
Come together with engineering alumni, industry partners, student leaders and EAIT Faculty representatives for an evening of drinks, canapés and great conversation, hosted by the UQ Women in Engineering Alumni Ambassador Council.
Tickets are $35 per person (plus GST). Your ticket includes a three-hour premium drinks and canapés package.
The Atrium, UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane 4000

Experience symmetry – Nesbit Endowed Lecture

6 November 2024 6:00pm8:30pm
Join Associate Professor Artem Pulemotov from the School of Mathematics and Physics as he shares a unique exploration of mathematical symmetry, brought to life with a special performance from musical ensemble Topology.
Free event
Location: Customs House

UQ MBA information webinar

4 November 2024 12:00pm1:00pm
Are you ready to make your next career move? A UQ MBA may be just what you need to take the next step. Join one of our information events to explore how an MBA can help you reach your career goals.
Online event

Friends of Antiquity RD Milns Memorial Lecture: antiquity's answers to modern anxieties

3 November 2024 2:00pm4:00pm
Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the annual RD Milns Memorial Lecture, presented by Professor Deborah Brown, titled ‘Antiquity's answers to modern anxieties'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

UQ Blues Awards Dinner 2024

1 November 2024 6:30pm10:00pm
UQ Sport invites you to celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of our past and present student-athletes at the 2024 UQ Blues Awards Dinner.
Tickets: $110pp (excludes booking fee)
Location: Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane

Ventures ilab Accelerator: Chapter 1 2025

1 November 2024 12:30pm18 November 2024 6:30pm
Take your venture to the next level with UQ Ventures ilab Accelerator: Chapter 1 2025 program. During the three-month program, each startup receives a $15,000 investment to help get your startup ready for the market. Get your application in 18 November.

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.

Master Your Career Expo

30 October 2024 4:00pm6:00pm
This in-person event is your chance to hear about study pathways, course flexibility, scholarships and more.
Free event
Location: The Pavilion (53C) Building 53C, UQ St Lucia

2024 Hall Annual Lecture

29 October 2024 6:00pm8:00pm
Join the School of Social Science for an enlightening event that explores how Indigenous archaeology is reshaping the field by integrating Indigenous knowledge and practices.
Free event
Location: GHD Auditorium, Level 3, Advanced Engineering Building (49), UQ St Lucia

Husk Distillery lunch, tour and tasting

26 October 2024 11:30am1:30pm
Join us for lunch at Husk Distillery where you’ll hear out about the chemistry behind rum flavour profiles before enjoying a tour & tasting.
Location: Husk Farm Distillery 1152 Dulguigan Road North Tumbulgum, NSW 2490
Cost: $60 adults $30 (under 18)
Note time is adjusted for AEDT - actual time for the event in NSW is 12:30–2:30PM

Tour, coffee and cake at M-Arts Precinct, Murwillumbah

26 October 2024 10:00am11:00am
Join us for a fun behind-the-scenes tour at M-Arts Precinct, followed by delicious coffee and cake.
Location: M|Arts Precinct 105 Wollumbin Street Murwillumbah, NSW 2484
Cost: $15
Note time is adjusted for AEDT - actual time for the event in NSW is 11AM–12PM

Spend Saturday with UQ in the Tweed region: tours, cake, coffee, art and more

26 October 2024 9:00am27 October 2024 2:30pm
Join us at one of our three events happing over the weekend of 26-27 October in the Tweed region. A behind-the-scenes tour at M-Arts Precinct, lunch at Husk Distillery and an exclusive morning tea and guided tour of the Tweed Regional Gallery.

UQ MBA Information Event

23 October 2024 5:00pm7:30pm
Are you ready to make your next career move? A UQ MBA may be just what you need to take the next step. Join one of our information events to explore how an MBA can help you reach your career goals.

The Magic of This Dawn

22 October 2024 6:30pm7:30pm
Featuring works by Australian composers, conducted by Rachel Howley, a leading advocate for inclusivity and diversity in music.
Free event
Location: UQ St Lucia campus and online

Early Music Performance Project and UQ Singers

18 October 2024 6:30pm7:45pm
Join the choir and viol consort for an evening of Orlando Gibbons' music, featuring verse anthems and "The Silver Swan".
Free event
Location: Level 4, Zelman Cowen Building (51), Staff House Road and online

Annual Nesbit Endowed Lecture: experience symmetry

18 October 2024 6:00pm8:30pm
Perhaps no mathematical principle is as inextricably linked to beauty and elegance in the world around us than symmetry. We see it beautifully reflected in nature, in art, in architecture – even in human form and function.
Free event
Location: Customs House

Career growth speed round: four mini masterclasses over drinks

17 October 2024 6:00pm9:00pm
As we get towards the busy end of the year, taking time out to invest in yourself can feel impossible. We've got you covered with a speed round of four mini career masterclasses - all delivered in one evening over drinks, nibbles and networking.
Free event
Location: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane

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.

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