Events

Keep an eye out below for our evolving list of events. 
You can also be notified of upcoming events when you update your details.

Ultramarine Conversations: Mare Nullius

20 October 2023 5:30pm7:00pm
Please join us at UQ Art Museum on Friday 20 October for an evening of discussion about Indigenous water rights as part of our current exhibition "Mare Amoris | Sea of Love".

MBA information event (in person)

19 October 2023 5:30pm7:30pm
At the UQ MBA Information Evening, we will show you how our MBA develops global leaders of the future. We’ll provide valuable insight into the key features of our MBA including exclusive international exchanges, real consulting projects and our dedicated MBA Careers and Professional Development Team. Location: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street.

Leadership for the tourism experience economy (in person 2-day course)

18 October 2023 9:00am19 October 2023 5:00pm
Build consumer loyalty by creating a customer experience (CX) culture for your tourism business. UQ alumni receive a 20% discount on all short courses delivered by Executive Education.

UQ Giving Day 2023

18 October 2023 8:00am6:00pm
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. Multiple locations.

UQ Ventures Student Bridge to Brisbane (B2B) Team

15 October 2023 6:15am4:00pm
Join Team UQ at this year’s Bridge to Brisbane (B2B). Entries for Bridge to Brisbane are now open and we hope you’ll consider lacing up your runners to support UQ in the race.

Alumni Bridge to Brisbane (B2B) Team

15 October 2023 6:00am3:00pm
Join Team UQ at this year’s Bridge to Brisbane (B2B). Entries for Bridge to Brisbane are now open and we hope you’ll consider lacing up your runners to support UQ in the race.

Party with a purpose

14 October 2023 7:00pm11:00pm
Party with a purpose is back for 2023. Whether your 'purpose' is to support the cause, catch up with friends and old classmates, meet new people, or hit the dance floor, we can't wait to see you there!

QBI and Lexus of Brisbane spring high tea (in person)

14 October 2023 12:30pm4:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of French champagne and fun and help support the team of trekkers who will be walking the Flinders Ranges to raise money for QBI researchers working to find potential solutions for those living with dementia. Location: Victoria Park Golf course

Cheese and chats at The Atrium – vaping what's the harm? (in person)

12 October 2023 5:00pm7:00pm
Join us on Thursday 12 October for the next cheese and chats event where Professor Coral Gartner and Associate Professor Henry Marshall will discuss potential health risks related to vaping.

Leading effective teams (in person 2-day course)

12 October 2023 9:00am13 October 2023 5:00pm
UQ alumni receive a 20% discount. Designed and delivered by Professor Tyler Okimoto, this new professional development course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to adapt your leadership style to meet the needs of your team. After completing this course, you’ll be able to critically analyse your team dynamic, understand how to influence that dynamic, and formulate strategies for effective team leadership.

Innovation in tourism with design thinking (in person 2-day course)

11 October 2023 9:00am12 October 2023 5:00pm
Improve customer satisfaction and diversify revenue streams by creating innovative and inexpensive solutions to complex problems.
This highly interactive course will set your business apart from competitors by equipping you with effective, budget-friendly techniques to address challenges, seize new opportunities and diversify service offerings. UQ alumni receive a 20% discount on all short courses delivered by Executive Education.

George Watson public lecture (in person)

10 October 2023 6:00pm8:00pm
Join the School of Communication and Arts for a thought provoking public lecture entitled: The Evolution of #MeToo: A Comparative Analysis of Vernacular Practices Over Time and Across Languages. This talk will be followed by drinks and canapés.
Location: The Terrace Room Sir Llew Edwards

Thought Leadership Series: inspiring our future health leaders (in person)

10 October 2023 5:30pm7:30pm
We invite you to join us for an insightful discussion with our expert panel who will explore the themes that arose and some practical and tactical elements, outlined in the Reimagining Systems of Care report. Location: UQ Brisbane City

Ventures ilab Accelerator: Applications close 22 October

10 October 2023 12:00pm22 October 2023 6:00pm
Applications are now open for the 2024 ilab Accelerator program. During the four-month program (December to March), each startup team receives $10,000 funding to help get you ready for the market. Founders from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Open to all UQ students, recent alumni, and staff.

Ventures LeadHers Awards: nominations close October 26

10 October 2023 11:15am26 October 2023 5:00pm
Make your nomination today for the UQ Ventures LeadHers Awards. Celebrate the outstanding women and gender diverse leaders in entrepreneurship and nominate a fellow LeadHer for the following awards; Student Award, Entrepreneurship Award, and Community Award.

Application tips with past cohort members - ilab Accelerator information session (online)

10 October 2023 10:00am11:00am
Join the 'Application tips with past cohort members' information session and learn more about the Ventures ilab Accelerator 2024 program. Hear from previous cohort members on their experiences and get the chance to learn more about the application process and application times.

BrisScience: artificial intelligence – the science behind the hype (in person)

9 October 2023 6:30pm7:30pm
UQ's Associate Professor Marcus Gallagher explores how AI got to this point and discusses some of the major advances and challenges in the field. Location: The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Bank

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: ‘Zeus under the blue gums – a wander through Ancient Greece’ (in person)

8 October 2023 2:00pm4:00pm
For our next Sunday Series presentation, Con O’Brien (committee member, Queensland Friends of the Australian Archaeological Institute) will reflect on the myths associated with sites in the classical world, and how these places and stories might be experienced by the Betty Fletcher Memorial Travelling Scholar.

INDIEOPIA: UQ Union's indie music festival

6 October 2023 3:00pm9:00pm
‘INDIEOPIA’ is the inaugural Indie Music Festival held by The University of Queensland Union on October 6th 2023. The music festival caters to all music fans, particularly for our current UQ students and alumni. We’ve featured a diverse line-up that features musicians who are currently popular in the Australian Indie Music Scene.

UQ ChangeMakers: the ultimate life-hacks of successful innovators (online)

5 October 2023 6:00pm7:00pm
How do entrepreneurs harness the self-belief needed to make the impossible possible? UQ ChangeMakers brings together a panel of impressive alumni from the start-up space to talk about how they succeeded against the odds, and to share their advice for unlocking the productivity and drive to achieve ambitious goals.

2023 Ed Conrad Memorial Lecture (in person)

5 October 2023 4:45pm7:00pm
This lecture focuses on the many ‘lives’ of Mary Magdalene as these have been imagined and reimagined within the Christian tradition. It explores the ‘idea’ of the Magdalene in the New Testament, her cult and her relics in the Medieval East and West, and her legacy in the modern West. Location: Room 212, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14), UQ St Lucia

German-Australian science and innovation day

5 October 2023 2:00pm6:00pm
Join us Thursday 5 October from 2-6pm for an afternoon of inspiring presentations, panel discussions, new opportunities, and networking at the German-Australian Science and Innovation Day. This event is part of Brisbane German Week 1-11 October celebrating international partnerships and collaborations. Location: Customs House

Global Connections: October 2023

4 October 2023 9:30am27 October 2023 6:30pm
Join us for the final Global Connections event in October and support your network in raising funds for UQ research and scholarships.

Language courses at The Atrium

3 October 2023 9:00am11 November 2023 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!

Postgraduate study advice sessions for alumni

1 October 2023 9:00am31 October 2023 5:00pm
The UQ Future Students team is offering bookable private postgraduate advice sessions for UQ graduates throughout the month of October. Book in and have a chat with the team to understand your pathway to further study or a completely new career. Consider your options early for a strong start to 2024!

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