Alumni and Community

Events

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First stage of UQ’s lake and amphitheatre renewal project now complete

3 January 2024 9:30am–31 December 2024 10:30am
 
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The iconic UQ lake and part of the amphitheatre is now open for the community to enjoy.
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UQ Art Museum: How we remember tomorrow

13 February 2024 4:30pm–15 June 2024 4:00pm
 
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How we remember tomorrow celebrates storytelling across generations, through oceans and waterways and transcending eras and perspectives.
Free event
Location: UQ Art Museum, St Lucia campus
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Participate in Hiromi Tango's community-led project: '花弁 Hanabira (Gentle Petal)

2 March 2024 12:15pm–11 August 2024 5:00pm
 
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‘花弁 Hanabira (Gentle Petal)’ is a community-led project that will transform Museum of Brisbane’s Adelaide Street Pavilion into a vibrant sanctuary, inspiring healing and social connection.
Free event
Location: Adelaide Street Pavilion Level 3, City Hall
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Global Connections: 2024

2 March 2024 1:30pm–11 October 2024 8:30pm
 
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Join us for the first Global Connections events of 2024, hosted by UQ alumni in your city. These social events are a great opportunity to make new connections wherever you are in the world.

308 Queen Street building and history tour

19 March 2024 12:00pm–19 November 2024 2:45pm
 
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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.
Free event
Location: The Atrium at 308 Queen Street
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UQ Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awards – nominations close 23 June

17 May 2024 12:45pm–23 June 2024 5:00pm
 
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Make your nomination today! Help to celebrate the amazing and talented entrepreneurs at UQ and across our ecosystem – nominate yourself or a fellow entrepreneur superstar for an award. Nominations close 23 June.
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Merson Lecture 2024: tools for analysing and repairing the brain

22 May 2024 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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The annual lecture is named in honour of Dr David Merson, who supported the series in order to promulgate the best neuroscience research and what it has to offer the community in the future. It is given by a prominent, internationally leading neuroscientist whose research is of relevance to laboratories at QBI. This year, the Merson lecture will be presented by Professor Ed Boyden.
Free event
Location: Level 7 Auditorium, Queesland Brain Institute.
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Discover postgraduate Biotechnology

22 May 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Get the information you need for a successful start to your postgraduate biotechnology study. Come along to this informative webinar and discuss your study options with Australia’s #1 university for biotechnology (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects).
Free event
Online
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Beyond the boundaries: innovations set to transform the way we live, work and play

22 May 2024 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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Join us as we explore six ground breaking research projects that could change the way we live, work, and play.
Free event
Location: Room 227, UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane and online
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Discover postgraduate Conservation Science

23 May 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join us to learn about the Conservation Science program and its impact on your career. Come along and learn how you'll deepen your understanding and impact in conservation science with a world-class program at Australia’s #1 institution for environmental sciences (QS World University Rankings 2023).
Free event
Online
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2024 QBI Lexus Alzheimer's Jazz Gala

17 May 2024 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
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Dust off your dancing shoes and join us at Waters Edge at Portside for the 2024 QBI Lexus Alzheimer’s Gala!
$225 for an individual ticket
$2200 for a table of 10
Location: Waters Edge – Portside. Level 2

Inaugural Mattick lecture 'the junk ain't junk'

17 May 2024 12:30pm–1:30pm
 
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Professor John Mattick co-founded IMB at the turn of the century, as the era of genomics was dawning. Join Professor Mattick as he returns to IMB to deliver the inaugural lecture in the series named for him.
Free event
Location: Queensland Bioscience Precinct Auditorium and online

The Word for World is Ocean: book launch and lecture

16 May 2024 2:15pm–3:15pm
 
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Join us for the final in person session of The Word for World is Ocean reading circle led by Dr Bronwyn Bailey-Charteris.
Cost: free or General Admission + Book $55
Location: UQ Art Museum

Great Court Race

15 May 2024 1:45pm–2:45pm
 
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The Great Court Race is one of The University of Queensland’s proudest traditions – a bucket list event for competitors and a must-see spectacle!
Free event
Great Court St Lucia campus

Naida Haxton Lecture 2024

9 May 2024 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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The Naida Haxton Lecture is an annual event hosted by the UQ Law Society in honour of Ms Naida Haxton, UQ alumna and the first woman to actively practice at the Queensland Bar.
Free event
Location: Learning Theatre 212, Sir Llew Edwards building (14), St Lucia campus
Frederick McCubbin, 'Portrait of little girl' c.1912-1913,oil on canvas image 46.7 x 57 cm. Collection of The University of Queensland, purchased 1953.

The Secret Lives of Portraits

9 May 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join UQ art history expert, Associate Professor Andrea Bubenik, on Thu 9 May as she shares some of the most unbelievable and hidden tales behind incredible portraits from the UQ Art Museum Collection, including a rare work by Frederick McCubbin.
Tickets: $20
Location: The Atrium, UQ Brisbane City

Discover postgraduate Agricultural and Animal Science

8 May 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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oin staff from UQ’s postgraduate Agricultural and Animal Science programs as well as the Future Students team to get the information you need.
Free event
Online

Discover postgraduate Public Health

7 May 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join the team from our postgraduate Public Health program suite, get more information on your postgraduate study options, and get the answer to any questions you have.
Free event
Online

Friends of Antiquity 2024 Milns Visiting Scholar Lecture

5 May 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the 2024 Milns visiting scholar lecture, presented by Professor Canevaro, University of Edinburgh, titled ‘Greek subjective rights? Justice, legal discourse, and legal institutions’.
Ticket price: $10
Location: Room E302, Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

Family fun day as part of the UQ Alumni Book Fair

4 May 2024 9:00am–5:00pm
 
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Saturday is family fun day at the UQ Alumni Book Fair, with free story time sessions, face painting and craft.
Free event
Location: UQ Centre, St Lucia campus

Gifts of friendship: rare books and manuscript treasures in the Fryer Library

3 May 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Hear from Simon Farley, Fryer Librarian, about a selection of treasures held in the Fryer Library including beautiful, rare books and the manuscript papers of great Australian writers including David Malouf, Peter Carey, Thea Astley, and Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
Free event
Location: UQ Centre, St Lucia campus

How we remember tomorrow: reflections in music

3 May 2024 5:30pm–6:30pm
 
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This innovative event brings together the creative talents of UQ's composition and performance students in reflective and imaginative artistic dialogue with each other and with the evocative artworks featured in the UQ Art Museum’s current exhibition.
Free event
Location: UQ Art Museum, St Lucia campus

Spectrum

3 May 2024 11:00am–5 May 2024 4:00pm
 
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From classical to contemporary soundscapes, join us for a festival of music at UQ St Lucia. Culminating in a rare opportunity to hear Terry Riley’s pulsating minimalist masterpiece In C, alongside George Gershwin's beloved Rhapsody in Blue, the festival will feature diverse music from Mozart to the music of 2024.
Free event
St Lucia campus - various locations

UQ Alumni Book Fair

3 May 2024 9:00am–6 May 2024 3:00pm
 
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More than 110,000 books, magazines, vinyl records, DVDs and other pre-loved goodies will be available at this year’s UQ Alumni Book Fair, from as little as $1, helping us raise funds for UQ student scholarships and research.
Free event
Location: UQ Centre, St Lucia campus

UQ MBA information webinar

1 May 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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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.
In-person event now full - please register for the webinar.

Dine like a literary icon - Patina at Alumni Court

29 April 2024 11:00am–3 May 2024 9:00pm
 
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To mark the 2024 UQ Alumni Book Fair (3–6 May), we’re celebrating with the favourite foods of iconic writers, Ernest Hemingway and Emily Dickinson.
Available for lunch Monday 29 April and Tuesday 30 April.
Available for lunch and dinner from Wednesday 1 – Friday 3 May.

UQ Hockey Club: Red Roo Ball 2024

27 April 2024 6:00pm–10:00pm
 
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The 2024 ball promises to be an unforgettable event, with great food, music and a celebration of 100 years of Men's Hockey at UQHC. We encourage all members to include their partners for the evening's revelry. The Club looks forward to seeing current and past members at this milestone celebration.
Tickets: $165
Location: Rydges Hotel - South Bank

UQ MBA information event

18 April 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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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.
Free event
Location: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street

How to revive national competition policy: an attack on inflation and anaemic productivity

17 April 2024 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Join Peter Harris AO as he explores the role of competition regulation and the impact any reform could make on economic stability and growth.
Free event
Location: online

UQ Talks: how to travel more sustainably

16 April 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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With growing concerns around aviation emissions and the impact of over-tourism on communities, there is more awareness than ever of the need to travel sustainably. This UQ Talks panel explores groundbreaking research on sustainable aviation, and will offer green travel advice for all voyagers and business owners.
Free event
Location: online

The Sea is Our History and Our Future (in person event)

11 April 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join Lisa Reihana and Mykaela Saunders, in conversation with Ellen Van Neerven, as they discuss their practices of storytelling around Indigenous histories and futures connected to the Great Ocean. Location: The University of Queensland Art Museum

2024 Daphne Mayo Public Lecture

10 April 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join the School of Communication and Arts for our annual Daphne Mayo Public Lecture. Presented by international film scholar Professor Julie Turnock – From Star Wars to Marvel to the Oscars: Blockbuster Aesthetics and Special/Visual Effects. Location: Terrace Room, Level 6, Sir Llew Edwards Building.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: wondrous machines – an exhibition and tour in the RD Milns Antiquities Museum

7 April 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity at the April Sunday Series event, ‘Wondrous Machines – an exhibition and tour in the RD Milns Antiquities Museum’. Location: RD Milns Antiquities Museum, St Lucia campus

UQ ChangeMakers: how to be a (better) leader: online event

3 April 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Ever wondered what it takes to make it as a leader – and how to do it well? With the tides shifting towards purpose over profit, sustainable growth, diversity and increased accountability, it has never been more important – or more challenging – to nail the task of leadership.

UQ cricket alumni event in Bangalore

2 April 2024 6:30pm–11:00pm
 
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The UQ India alumni network invites you to join the UQ Cricket Club for an exclusive UQ alumni event in Bangalore on Tuesday, 2 April, where we'll witness an exciting T20 cricket match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Lucknow Super Giants. Venue: Happilo Pavilion Terrace, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Happilo Pavilion Terrace, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

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