Events

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.

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

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.

Last year we reopened our revitalised UQ Lakes precinct, home to a vast ecosystem of plants and animals. Join UQ students on this walking tour and hear about the lake restoration and their ecosystem.

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.

Explore a vibrant garden filled with native plants and learn about their traditional uses by First Nations peoples. Led by knowledgeable guides, you'll discover the secrets of bush plants and connect with the land in a whole new way. Perfect for nature lovers!

Please note, this walking tour is considered easy-terrain but enclosed shoes are recommended.

Stop by our Junior Science Hub for hands-on activities and interactive learning. The little scientist in your life will enjoy getting dressed up in a mini lab coat and goggles.

Hear from Fryer Librarian Simon Farley about some of the treasured collections held in UQ’s Fryer Memorial Library of Australian Literature, acquired through the generous support of the UQ Alumni Friends and other donors.

Mitochondria, the unsung heroes of our bodies, are responsible for producing the cellular currency our bodies depend upon to function. When things go wrong in the brain, mitochondria can step in to protect our cells from further damage. As such, mitochondria may very well hold the key to unlocking new treatments for neurodegenerative disease. Join us as we explore the marvellous world of mitochondria and how they power our daily lives.

From lakeside melodies, to special performance in the stunning light-filled atrium of the UQ Global Change Institute – join us for one of the many UQ School of Music’s Spectrum festival performances.