Events

Discover the linguistic heritage of the Yagarabul people with Gaja Kerry Charleton, an esteemed Yagarabul Elder and Language Custodian. In this seminar, she unveils her work on transcribing and translating historical recordings, contributing to the Yagarabul Dictionary and language programs.
Free event
Location: Global Change Institute Building, St Lucia campus

Join the School of Communication and Arts for a critical examination of India's press freedom, rated 161 out of 180 by Reporters Without Borders, and its impact on the world's largest democracy. Explore the challenges of a constrained media space and its implications for sustaining a healthy civil society and fostering a deliberative democracy.
Free event
Location: Avalon Theatre, 172 Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia

UQ Talks brings together experts in town planning, economics and sociology to discuss how Brisbane can play the Games just right.
Free online event

Inspired by her remarkable residency, 花弁 Hanabira (Gentle Petal) join artist Hiromi Tango for a very special Crafty Party that celebrates healing and joy.
Tickets: $100 Adult*, $95 MoB Members (*plus $4.99 booking fee)
Location: MoB

Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the August Sunday Series event, presented by Associate Professor David Pritchard, Greek History, University of Queensland, titled ‘The Funeral Oration in Classical Athens'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

Join UQ experts and a former Paralympian to hear about what it really takes to make it as a Paralympian. You will hear from Professor Sean Tweedy and Associate Professor Emma Beckman, experts in para sport and Paralympic classification, alongside Professor Paul Harpur OAM, a two time Paralympian across two sports. This event will be hosted by UQ Alumni and former Olympian, Toby Jenkins.
Tockets: $35
Location: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane

Landmark nature docuseries Planet Earth 2 and Blue Planet 2 captured the imagination of viewers worldwide, but how does Attenborough's crew find and film their amazing wildlife stories?
Free event
Location: The Atrium, UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street

Back by popular demand! Join us again for exclusive behind the scenes access to the UQ Heron Island Research Station – the oldest and largest marine research station on the iconic Great Barrier Reef.

With live music and entertainment, raffles, auctions, premium food and beverages, this is an event not to be missed. Best of all, funds raised on the night will support prostate cancer research at UQ.
Ticket price: $280
Location: The Long Room, Customs House, Brisbane.

Entries for Bridge to Brisbane are now open and we hope you’ll consider lacing up your runners to support UQ in the race.