Events

Keep an eye out below for our evolving list of events. 
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Young alumni Friday drinks

18 July 2025 5:00pm7:00pm
In 2025, we’re kicking off young alumni Friday drinks as a new way for you to have some casual fun with your fellow UQ grads.

Future ready with AI: empowering educators with practical AI knowledge and tools

24 July 2025 8:45am3:15pm
Join us for an exciting, full-day professional development event designed to empower educators with the practical AI tools and insights needed to transform classroom practice and administrative tasks.

QBI Lexus Alzheimer's Sunset Soiree

26 July 2025 4:00pm7:30pm
Join us for the QBI Lexus Sunset Soirée - a stunning late-afternoon gathering on the Brisbane River. Indulge in French Champagne, gourmet canapés, and live entertainment, all while socialising on the exclusive private lawn at this beautiful location.

How to become a (great) manager

30 July 2025 6:00pm7:30pm
This free 1.5 hour webinar for new and aspiring leaders will equip you with essential skills to step up into leadership, manage people effectively, resolve conflicts and communicate with confidence.

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 1985 40-year reunion

2 August 2025 2:00pm10:30pm
The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Class of 1985 alumni and their guests are invited to attend a special reunion event as we celebrate a significant milestone - 40 years since your graduation from The University of Queensland.
Location: Mary Emelia Mayne Room, Mayne Medical Building, 288 Herston Road, Herston
Cost: $199 per person

Building Business Excellence in Bundaberg: Strategies for transformative customer experience

5 August 2025 5:00pm8:00pm
Join us in Bundaberg to discover new tactics to deliver top quality service for your customers that’s profitable and sustainable.

Party with a Purpose 2025

30 August 2025 6:00pm10:00pm
Save the date: our annual sell-out young alumni party is returning in 2025!

AI in action

3 September 2025 2:45pm4:00pm
Curious about how artificial intelligence is transforming education? Join AI in Action, a speaker series exploring the practical, the ethical, the challenging and the creative ways AI is shaping the future of teaching and learning.

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 2005 20-year reunion

13 September 2025 7:00pm11:00pm
The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Class of 2005 20-year reunion will be held at the River Room, Customs House on Saturday 13 September 2025.

Data Literacy for Educators

18 September 2025 8:45am3:00pm
A full-day focusing on enhancing educators data literacy by emphasising its importance, teaching interpretation and application for informed decision-making and providing hands-on experience with classroom data.

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Domestic and Family Violence Awareness Month breakfast and industry panel

13 May 2025 7:45am9:30am
Join us for a breakfast and a vital conversation during Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month as we shine a spotlight on the complexities of DFV.

Language courses at The Atrium

12 May 2025 9:00am10 June 2025 5:00pm
Whether you want to travel the world, learn to speak a language, follow new interests or maintain your language skills, this new language class gives you, our alumni that opportunity to learn in a practical and supportive learning environment in the city. Limited spots, register now!

Building Business Excellence: Competing in the age of digital disruption – Sunshine Coast

8 May 2025 5:00pm8:00pm
Navigate digital hyper, debunk scaremongering, and leverage AI for strategic disruption. Uncover growth secrets with data, AI, and emerging tech in this essential course.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: Greece and the birth of medicine and law

4 May 2025 2:00pm4:00pm
Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the May Sunday Series, presented by Professor Alastair Blanshard, Dr Paul Eliadis AM and Michael Halliday, titled ‘Greece and the birth of medicine and law'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 1995 30 year reunion

3 May 2025 7:00pm11:00pm
This special reunion event is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with your UQ classmates and celebrate all you have achieved in the past 30 years.
Tickets: $210 per person and partners are welcome
Purchase your ticket by Wednesday 2 April 2025 to secure your attendance
Location: River Room, Customs House, 399 Queens Street, Brisbane

Campus bird watching tour

3 May 2025 4:00pm5:00pm
Calling all birdwatchers! Our St Lucia campus is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife, including many species of birds. Join conservationist Professor Hugh Possingham, Queensland’s former Chief Scientist, for a walk-through campus to see what you can spot – and learn about these remarkable creatures along the way.

Drop-in science: join a supertaster experiment

3 May 2025 2:00pm2:30pm
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a scientist for a day? Join our IMB scientists and take part in a fun supertaster experiment! Did you know that your dislike of Brussels sprouts might actually be in your genes? Take part in the experiment to find out more about the science of taste. Disclaimer for parents: participating could give your kids a scientific basis for avoiding greens! Open to all ages.

UQ Alumni Travel Program information session

3 May 2025 1:00pm2:00pm
Ever wished you had an academic expert to answer all your questions while travelling? Join us an information session to learn about our UQ Alumni Travel Program, run in partnership with Flight Centre.

In conversation: children's author Cheryl Leavy on motherhood, culture and connection

3 May 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
UQP author Cheryl Leavy speaks on the power of storytelling as a means of preserving culture, passing on traditions and advocating for change.

Writing from life: how to tell your story

3 May 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
Have you ever thought about writing down your story, or the story of a loved one? Join UQP authors Simon Cleary and Carly-Jay Metcalfe, who have mastered the art of turning their real-life stories into page turners, for this inspirational talk.

Inflatable obstacle course at the UQ Pool

3 May 2025 12:00pm3:00pm
After the hard work of bargain hunting at the Book Fair, why not take a dip in the UQ Pool? Dive into fun with our inflatable obstacle course, perfect for the entire family! Plus, don’t miss out on a delicious BBQ. All ages welcome.

Hosted by UQ Sport and the UQ Swimming Club.

Bridging markets: AI, clean energy and business opportunities between China and Australia

3 May 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
Join us for an insightful session with distinguished Chinese alumni – Professor Lianzhou Wang, Professor Xue Li and Dr Frank Xu – as they share their expertise on the dynamic sectors of AI, clean energy and business investment.

Family Zumba

3 May 2025 12:00pm1:00pm
Let's Move! Do you have natural rhythm? Or perhaps you have two left feet? This activity will take family bonding to a new level. All fitness levels and ages are welcome to join this family-friendly Zumba class.

True Crime panel: behind the scenes with writers and scientists

3 May 2025 11:00am12:00pm
Join award-winning UQP crime writer and UQ alum Matthew Condon OAM (Bachelor of Arts ’83) and internationally recognised geneticist Professor Grant Montgomery for an intriguing discussion that bridges the gap between scientific advancements and creative storytelling.

Building the future: School of Architecture, Design and Planning interactive marquee

3 May 2025 11:00am3:00pm
Experience the creativity of our amazing Architecture, Design, and Planning students as they showcase their latest projects. Get a first-hand look at models, poster displays and the design process behind their work.

Junior Scientist Hub: IMB interactive marquee

3 May 2025 11:00am2:00pm
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.
Arm ornaments, Goroko, Gulf province and Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea

Tour of Anthropology Museum: stories through time

3 May 2025 11:00am1:30pm
Join Museum staff for a guided tour of the Stories through time exhibition, featuring collection highlights from Papua New Guinea, Mornington Island, Aurukun, Yirrkala, Cairns region and Solomon Islands.  

The powerhouse of the brain: how do our cells create the energy we need to think?

3 May 2025 11:00am12:00pm
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.

Spectrum at the UQ Alumni Book Fair

3 May 2025 11:00am7:00pm
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.

White glove tour at Fryer Library

3 May 2025 11:00am12:00pm
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.

Bushtucker garden tour

3 May 2025 10:30am1:00pm
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.

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 students on this walking tour and hear about the lake restoration and their ecosystem.

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.

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

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.

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