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Events

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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).
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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.
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Location: Level 7 Auditorium, Queesland Brain Institute.
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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).
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Discover postgraduate Urban and Regional Planning

27 May 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join us for a detailed discussion about the Urban and Regional Planning program. Come along to this webinar and start your acquisition of highly sought after skills. Opportunities abound in both the public and private sector.
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UQ Postgrad Ready

28 May 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join us for an informative session covering everything for a successful start to your postgraduate study at The University of Queensland.
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Discover postgraduate Agribusiness

3 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Become a future leader in Agribusiness. Come along and learn about your study options in one of Australia’s most important industries.
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Discover postgraduate Environmental Management

4 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Tackle today's most vital global issues. Don’t miss this opportunity to get all the information you need about environmental management.
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Discover postgraduate Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene

5 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Gain integral health and safety management skills to meet global industry demand.
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Discover postgraduate Epidemiology

10 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Develop specialist skills in a core health discipline. Join this online session to get more information on your postgraduate epidemiology study options.
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Discover postgraduate Educational Studies

11 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Explore your options for postgraduate study in education and take the next step in your professional development with Queensland’s top-ranked university.
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Location: online
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Freedom of expression on the internet and democracy (in person)

27 November 2023 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Freedom of expression is one of the most important values of democracy. It is a necessary precondition for the democratic choices of a nation’s citizens. In this public lecture, the Honourable Dr Egils Levits will address the limits of freedom of expression, drawing on different legal traditions in Europe and the United States. Location: Banco Court, The Supreme Court of Queensland, 415 George Street Brisbane City

Multimodal politeness: voice, gesture, embodiment (in person)

27 November 2023 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Join the School of Languages and Cultures for a captivating lecture on the intricate world of politeness. Associate Professor Lucien Brown will delve into the fascinating realm of vocal and embodied aspects of politeness, exploring various languages. Discover how politeness is conveyed through diverse modalities.

Friends of Antiquity Christmas luncheon

25 November 2023 12:00pm–3:00pm
 
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This much-anticipated annual celebration is a chance to gather and reflect on another year of activities – and to thank you for your ongoing support of Classics and Ancient History at UQ. Location: Chislehurst Room, The Women's College, College Road, UQ St Lucia

"A Hall for All" with author Emeritus Professor Peter Roennfeldt

25 November 2023 11:00am–1:00pm
 
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The University of Queensland’s Mayne Hall served as a much-loved centre for performances, graduations, community and university life for decades following its opening in 1973. Join us as we celebrate the publication of A Hall for All, a lively history of this iconic building, which remains a hub of connection and community on UQ's St Lucia campus today as the home of UQ Art Museum.

Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary Symposium (in person)

24 November 2023 9:00am–1:00pm
 
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Join the Centre for Critical and Creative Writing and fans from Australia and around the world at UQ on Friday 24 November to celebrate Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary with short and exciting papers exploring renewal, recovery, regeneration, and reinvention. Location: Room 101, ModWest Building (11A), St Lucia campus, UQ

2023 Annual Nesbit Lecture (in person)

23 November 2023 6:30pm–8:30pm
 
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What can a humble knot have to do with applications in chemistry and medicine that impacts us today? Join us and learn about the mighty knot. Location: Long Room, Customs House

Data for executive decision making: 2-day course

23 November 2023 9:00am–24 November 2023 5:00pm
 
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Enhance your executive decision-making skills by learning how to leverage and communicate data-driven insights.

Discover postgraduate International Relations and Peace and Conflict Studies (online)

22 November 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join staff from our School of Political Science and International Studies as they highlight their flagship programs and take questions from you. Now’s the time to make a change or boost your career.

Discover postgraduate Governance and Public Policy (online)

20 November 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join staff from our School of Political Science and International Studies as they highlight their flagship programs and take questions from you. Now’s the time to make a change or boost your career.

Competing in the age of digital disruption: 2-day course

18 November 2023 9:00am–19 November 2023 5:00pm
 
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To remain competitive and unlock growth opportunities, organisations must embrace digital transformation.

Innovative problem solving: 2-day course

17 November 2023 9:00am–24 November 2023 5:00pm
 
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Learn how to apply Design Thinking methodology to address your business's challenges in this 2-day course held on 17 and 24 November.

2023 Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture (in person and online)

16 November 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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The TC Beirne School of Law and the Federal Court of Australia, invite you to the 2023 Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture. The lecture will be held in person in Brisbane's CBD while simultaneously live-streamed for those out of state. Location: Banco Court, Brisbane

Chamberlain Public Lecture for Social Justice (in person)

16 November 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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The second annual Chamberlain Public Lecture for Social Justice will feature keynote speaker Professor Cathy Humphreys discussing the topic of "Being an Academic Activist: Creating a better world through research". Location: Global Change Institute, UQ St Lucia campus

Cheese and chats at The Atrium: nature's pharmacy unveiled

16 November 2023 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Join us for the next Cheese and Chats event, where UQ experts will share their bold vision for addressing global health challenges using nature, engineering plants for sustainable medicine production and using venom to combat pain.

Startup World Cup: Australia regional competition

15 November 2023 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Join UQ for Startup World Cup: Australia regional competition. Hear live pitches from innovative startups and founders across Australia at UQ's St Lucia campus. Location: Sir Llew Edwards Building, St Lucia campus.

Discover postgraduate cyber security (online)

15 November 2023 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Come along to get all the information you need to kick start your career in Australia growing cyber security industry. This short webinar will be delivered by staff from across our interdisciplinary program, so there's no better time to ask any questions that you may have.

Master of Finance and Investment Management information event (in person)

14 November 2023 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Collaborate with leading industry experts to enhance your career in the field of finance and investment management. Join us to learn more about this new, 1-year accelerated master’s degree. Location: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street

Ultramarine Conversations: an uprising built on love (in person)

9 November 2023 5:30pm–7:00pm
 
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Mare Amoris | Sea of Love embraces love as an uprising: an active force with which to mobilise, organise, and create room for radical expressions of care beyond capital. Location: UQ Art Museum

Master of Business Analytics information webinar

8 November 2023 6:00pm–6:45pm
 
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Join us to learn how the UQ Master of Business Analytics can help you future-proof your career. The webinar will be presented by Program Professor, Dr Ping Wang. Get a taste of what it's like to study this program with an exclusive classroom taster on ESG presented by Associate Professor Jacquelyn Humphrey.

Jian Zhou Memorial Oration 2023

8 November 2023 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Join colleagues from the medical sector at this year's prestigious Jian Zhou Memorial Oration, where keynote speaker Professor Ranjeny Thomas AM will share her profound career in the study of autoimmune disease, including her world leading research into rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Location: Auditorium, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba

Melbourne Cup lunch at Patina Restaurant Customs House

7 November 2023 12:00pm–3:00pm
 
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Melbourne Cup Lunch with beverage package at Patina Restaurant Customs House.

UQ global alumni and community symposium

6 November 2023 6:00pm–7:15pm
 
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Join us online for a special update from UQ Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Deborah Terry AC, on UQ’s recent achievements and future aspirations.

Friends of Antiquity RD Milns Memorial Lecture

5 November 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for the 2023 RD Milns Memorial Lecture, presented by Major General Professor John Pearn AO RFD. Location: Room E302, Forgan Smith Building, UQ St Lucia

UQ Blues Awards Dinner 2023

3 November 2023 6:30pm–10:00pm
 
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UQ Sport invites you to join us as we recognise the outstanding sporting achievements of our past and present student-athletes at the annual UQ Blues Awards Dinner. We are pleased to welcome 4-time Olympian Leisel Jones OAM, as the event’s guest speaker. Location: Customs House

UQ Talks: It’s not too late to save the planet – here’s how (online)

2 November 2023 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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In the lead-up to the make-or-break COP28 summit in November, UQ Talks brings together experts in the critical mining and agriculture industries to explain how this global transformation is tracking, and why we shouldn’t lose hope yet.

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