Alumni and Community

Alumni and community events

UQ alumni and community events take place in-person and online, across the globe, throughout the year. UQ alumni are invited to join the UQ ChangeMakers platform to access early event registrations, benefits and discounts.

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UQ Brisbane City Building and History Tours

24 January 2026 12:00pm–24 November 2026 1:00pm
 
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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.
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Between the Angelic and the Agentic: A Curatorial Autobiography by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev

4 June 2026 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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This June, world-renowned curator Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev will be visiting Australia for a series of public lectures, discussions and master classes, sharing insights into her deeply influential work and its positioning of curatorial practice as a form of care and as a vital tool for thinking, listening, and responding to our shared historical moment.

Masterclass with Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev

5 June 2026 1:00pm–5:00pm
 
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This masterclass offers a rare opportunity to be in conversation with Carolyn, developing the ideas from her public lecture, including on curating, AI, and the survival of the loving subject in an intimate setting at UQ's Writers Studio, Michie Building, St Lucia campus.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: The Ancient Athenian Games that Rivalled the Olympics

7 June 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the June Sundar Series lecture, The Ancient Athenian Games that Rivalled the Olympics, presented by Associate Professor David Pritchard.
Location: Room E215 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus
Cost: $10
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Master of Physiotherapy information webinar

9 June 2026 5:30pm–6:30pm
 
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Join our team on 9 June to explore UQ's Master of Physiotherapy and understand both the musculoskeletal and sports and exercise fields of study. You'll hear about the program's advanced clinical teaching and see the structure of your further study in detail. Don't miss this opportunity to get the answers to questions which will impact your career.
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Getting Ghosted? Here's How to Secure a Job Interview

15 June 2026 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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This drop-in webinar will help you understand the hiring process so you can land that next interview. Hear directly from a recruiter about what actually happens once your application lands in an employer's inbox and how to make it count.
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UQ Postgrad Ready

23 June 2026 5:30pm–6:30pm
 
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Be postgrad ready and make a successful start to your postgraduate coursework at UQ. If you're a domestic alumnus who is considering some postgraduate study, this is a great opportunity to get an overview of the process and understand your options.
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Against the Protocols of the Civilised Body: Workshop with Access Lab and Library

25 June 2026 9:00am–4:00pm
 
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In this workshop, Access Lab & Library will guide participants through improvisational, conversational, critical, poetic and disruptive image description and captioning exercises to unravel the ways that artworks can be described and redescribed. It will culminate in a script and staging directions for a live, hybrid publication and performance based on these experiments.

Against the Protocols of the Civilised Body: Performance with Access Lab and Library

27 June 2026 3:00pm–5:00pm
 
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This one-off live performance with Access Lab & Library shares the creative outcomes of a day-long workshop which brings participants together as a temporary, access focused collective to explore and experiment with the possibilities of inter-sensorial translation.
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Speech Pathology Studies Masterclass

15 July 2026 10:00am–1:00pm
 
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Experience UQ's Master of Speech Pathology Studies with a morning of hands-on activities based in the program curriculum. If you're considering joining UQ's world class Speech Pathology program, don't miss this chance to experience it first-hand.
UQ Saint Lucia campus
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Future Ready with AI (workshop for teachers)

16 July 2026 8:45am–3:00pm
 
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Join us for an exciting, full-day professional development event designed to give teachers practical tools, expert insights, and the confidence to lead the future of learning.
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UQ Alumni Friday Drinks

17 July 2026 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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The end of the financial year is almost here, so let’s raise a glass to making it through. Join fellow alumni for a relaxed Friday drink at The Tax Office (no, the irony is not lost on us), with your first round free.
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Building Business Excellence Masterclass – Mackay

23 July 2026 7:00am–9:30am
 
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Join UQ Associate Professor Sarel Gronum for a Building Business Excellence Masterclass in Mackay, to explore how to identify, build, and sustain your competitive edge.
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Bachelor of Dental Science Class of 1976 50-year reunion

7 August 2026 6:00pm–10:00pm
 
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Registrations are now open for the Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) Class of 1976 50-year reunion being held on Friday 7 August 2026.
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HMBS reunion

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 2006 Reunion

29 August 2026 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
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Registrations are now open for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 2006 20-year reunion being held on Saturday 29 August 2026 from 6.30pm.
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Engineering in Action

17 September 2026 8:45am–3:00pm
 
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Experience a dynamic, hands-on session where you’ll connect maths and science concepts to real-world engineering through interactive workshops, UQ Innovate lab activities, and practical classroom resources.
The University of Queensland St Lucia campus
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 2016 10-year reunion

10 October 2026 6:00pm–10:00pm
 
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Registrations are now open for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 2016 10-year reunion.
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 1986 40-year reunion

17 October 2026 6:00pm–10:00pm
 
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Registrations are now open for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 1986 40-year reunion being held on Saturday 17 October 2026.
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Building Business Excellence Masterclass – Longreach

21 October 2026 7:00am–9:00am
 
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Join UQ Associate Professor Sarel Gronum for a Building Business Excellence Masterclass in Longreach, to explore how to identify, build, and sustain your competitive edge.

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 1996 30-year reunion

14 November 2026 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
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Registrations are now open for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 1996 30-year reunion being held on Saturday 14 November 2026 from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
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Orchestral Visions: Rituals of the Street

31 May 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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The University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra (UQSO) invites you to experience Orchestral Visions, a dynamic afternoon of orchestral colour and rhythmic vitality as part of the UQ School of Music’s UQ Arts program.

Young Alumni Friday Drinks

29 May 2026 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Young Alumni Friday Drinks are a way for you to have some casual fun with your fellow UQ grads.

Meet up with UQ mates or make some new ones as we celebrate the end of the working week (but don’t worry – there won’t be any awkward ice-breakers).

Threads of Identity: Stories of Fashioned Portrait

28 May 2026 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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UQ Art Museum and Brisbane Portrait Prize present the stories behind fashionably dressed bodies in portraiture. Costume scholar Dr Madeline Taylor and UQ Gender Studies Convenor Dr Cassandra Byrnes will examine Jon Molvig's 1963 Archibald Prize entry, Joy Roggenkamp, featuring artist and former student Joy Roggenkamp.

UQ Alumni and Friends Reception in New Delhi

26 May 2026 6:30pm–8:30pm
 
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Join Peter Varghese AO, Chancellor of The University of Queensland (UQ) and Professor Deborah Terry AC, Vice-Chancellor and President of UQ at a special reception for UQ alumni and friends in New Delhi, India.

UQ Postgrad and Careers Night – Sydney

26 May 2026 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Thinking about postgraduate study? Connect with fellow alumni and UQ representatives over food and drinks and hear from a panel of successful local alumni.

The Art of the Side Hustle: How to Get Started and Keep Going

21 May 2026 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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So, you’ve got an idea and the motivation, but where do you start? Hear from a panel of alumni founders who started businesses from scratch in a candid discussion that goes beyond the questions AI can answer. 

Naida Haxton Lecture 2026

15 May 2026 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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This annual event is hosted to honour Naida Haxton AM, UQ alum and the first woman to practice as a barrister in Queensland.

Queer Fest 2026

13 May 2026 10:00am–3:00pm
 
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Join and meet a diverse selection of local Queer artists showcasing and selling their work—from artwork to accessories—in the Great Court at Queer Fest, with food trucks, chill out zone and live music!

UQ Arts | Music by the Lakes festival

7 May 2026 7:00pm–10 May 2026 5:00pm
 
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The UQ School of Music proudly presents Music by the Lakes; a vibrant, multi-day celebration of large-scale symphonic works, outdoor performance, chamber conversations and bold new creativity.
Dr Romilio made a graphic showing what the environment where the dinosaur existed could have looked like

Cheese, Chats and Cretaceous Creatures: Celebrating the Inaugural Queensland Dinosaur Week

6 May 2026 5:15pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us at The Atrium as we raise a glass to the inaugural Queensland Dinosaur Week, with an evening of great conversation, fascinating stories and a few surprises from the land before time. Cost: $45 – includes a cheese box with tasting notes and a glass of wine.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: From Scraps of Papyrus to a Thriving Museum – the Value of Antiquities Collections

3 May 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the May Sundar Series lecture, 'From Scraps of Papyrus to a Thriving Museum – the Value of Antiquities Collections, presented by James Donaldson.
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus
Cost: $10

Molecular Maverick Pitch Event

28 April 2026 6:15pm–8:30pm
 
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The Molecular Maverick Pitch Event is back, and it's better than ever.
Free event
Customs House, Brisbane

Building Business Excellence Masterclass – Sunshine Coast

22 April 2026 7:00am–9:30am
 
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Join UQ Associate Professor Sarel Gronum for a Building Business Excellence Masterclass on the Sunshine Coast, to explore how to identify, build and sustain your competitive edge.

UQ Alumni Gathering in Dublin

15 April 2026 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join Professor Deborah Terry AC, Vice-Chancellor and President of UQ at a special reception for UQ alumni in Dublin.

Learn From Alumni: Start Preparing for Life After Uni

14 April 2026 6:00pm–7:15pm
 
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Dreaming of life after graduation?

This event, organised by the Alumni team, brings real graduate experiences to life, giving you a rare chance to hear honest insights and ask questions.

UQ Alumni and Friends Reception in London

14 April 2026 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Join Professor Deborah Terry AC, Vice-Chancellor and President of UQ at a special reception for UQ alumni and friends in London.

2026 UQ Oxford Black-Tie Dinner

10 April 2026 6:30pm
 
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Join us for a black-tie evening that will bring the spirit of Queensland to the historic halls of the oldest university in the UK.

Occupational Therapy Studies Masterclass

7 April 2026 10:00am–1:00pm
 
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Join us for a hands-on morning based on the Master of Occupational Therapy Studies. This event is for anyone considering moving into an exciting career in an exciting career in Occupational Therapy. It's a great opportunity to try out UQ's program and learning activities.

UQ Talks: Global Instability and the Impact for Australia

1 April 2026 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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International tensions are rising, conflicts are intensifying, and the economic effects are already being felt here at home. Some analysts have speculated that the global order we've relied upon for decades may be entering a period of profound change.
Free online webinar

UQ Alumni Gathering in Tokyo, Japan

30 March 2026 6:30pm–9:00pm
 
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Join Professor Deborah Terry AC, Vice-Chancellor and President of UQ at a special reception for UQ alumni and friends in Tokyo.

Making Maths Matter – professional learning day for teachers

26 March 2026 8:45am–3:00pm
 
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A hands-on professional learning day for teachers, focused on simplifying complex concepts, strengthening conceptual understanding, and making mathematics meaningful through real-world problem-solving and engaging classroom applications.
UQ St Lucia campus
Cost: $230

Cheese and Chats: Endometriosis, Together in Discovery

25 March 2026 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Hear about cutting-edge approaches, from non-invasive diagnostics to personalised treatments, putting Queensland at the forefront of endometriosis innovation. Cost: $45 – includes a cheese box with tasting notes and a glass of wine.

Building Business Excellence Masterclass – Gold Coast

25 March 2026 7:00am–9:30am
 
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Join Associate Professor Sarel Gronum from The University of Queensland (UQ) for a Building Business Excellence Masterclass on the Gold Coast, to explore how to identify, build, and sustain your competitive edge.

Friends of Antiquity Ancient History Day

21 March 2026 9:00am–3:00pm
 
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Join UQ's Friends of Antiquity and the UQ School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry for the 31st annual Ancient History Day, exploring the theme of 'In the eye of the beholder: the beautiful and monstrous in the Ancient World'.
Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre, UQ St Lucia

3T Event: Ageing Well with a Healthy Brain (sold out)

17 March 2026 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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Join us for an engaging exploration of healthy ageing at UQ's Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), where cutting-edge neuroscience is unlocking new insights into brain health and wellbeing.
Location: QBI
Cost: $15

Alumni After Hours: rooftop drinks for young alumni

12 March 2026 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join us for a young alumni catch-up at one of Brisbane's best rooftop venues.

Global Connections 2026

5 March 2026 9:00am–2 May 2026 5:00pm
 
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Join us our next Global Connections events, hosted by UQ alumni in your city. These social events are a great opportunity to make new connections wherever you are in the world.

Kids Character Costume Parade at the Book Fair

28 February 2026 10:30am–2:00pm
 
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For the first time ever, we’re holding a costume parade for kids at the UQ Alumni Book Fair!
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Author Talks at the UQ Alumni Book Fair

28 February 2026 10:00am–3:00pm
 
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Join us on campus for free author talks. Catch pop-up author talks or join our writing workshop – perfect for anyone ready to start their own storytelling journey.
Free event
Location: UQ Centre, St Lucia campus

Alumni and Community Day at the UQ Alumni Book Fair

28 February 2026 9:30am–4:30pm
 
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Join us on campus for a free, fun-filled Saturday designed for book lovers of all ages.
Free event
Location: UQ Centre, St Lucia campus

UQ Alumni Book Fair Silent Auction

27 February 2026 12:30pm–28 February 2026 7:00pm
 
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Discover a treasure trove for collectors and book lovers alike at the UQ Alumni Book Fair Silent Auction.

2026 UQ Alumni Book Fair

27 February 2026 9:00am–1 March 2026 5:00pm
 
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Save the date for one of our most loved events! The UQ Alumni Book Fair is an annual fundraiser based at The University of Queensland, organised by volunteers who harness their love of books and generously donate their time.

Learn how you can get involved in reconciliation at UQ

16 February 2026 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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Join us in person or online to explore how you can make a difference with Reconciliation at UQ. This is a great chance to connect and learn about small steps you can take to contribute to a more inclusive community. Whether you're new or already active, there’s something for everyone.

Her Voice in Science: International Day of Women and Girls in Science (sold out)

11 February 2026 2:15pm–4:45pm
 
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Presented by UQ and Inspiring Australia Queensland, ‘Her Voice in Science’ will explore how representation and equity create new worlds of opportunity for women and girls in STEM.
The Atrium, Brisbane City
Cost: $22

Friends of Antiquity Adrian Heyworth-Smith Memorial Lecture: Machiavelli and Rome

1 February 2026 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the annual Adrian Heyworth-Smith Memorial Lecture, presented by Professor Richard Devetak, titled ‘Machiavelli and Rome'.
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus
Cost: $10

UQ Sport Aquatic Centre Family Fun Day

24 January 2026 10:00am–2:00pm
 
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Come join us for a day of family fun at the UQ Sport Aquatic Centre - there will be activities for everyone to enjoy! Free event.

Reimagining Boyhood Conference

21 January 2026 9:00am–4:00pm
 
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This one-day event is an invitation to school leaders, teachers, researchers and community organisations to come together and reframe the way we understand and support boys and young men – not through sensationalism, but through curiosity, care and collaboration.

Engaging Minds in IT

16 December 2025 9:00am–17 December 2025 2:00pm
 
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The Engaging Minds Professional Development workshop's aims to support teachers in seamlessly integrating artificial intelligence and computing into the Qld Education, Catholic and independent school curriculums, while making the learning process both enjoyable and captivating.
The University of Queensland St Lucia campus

Postgraduate educational studies webinar

15 December 2025 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Grow your career with a professional qualification in your chosen area of education. Join the coordinator of our postgraduate Educational Studies program to discuss your flexible path to professional success.

2025 Gatton Back to College Weekend

5 December 2025 2:30pm–7 December 2025 11:00am
 
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The 2025 Gatton Back to College Weekend will be held from Friday 5 December to Sunday 7 December, hosted by the UQ Gatton Past Students' Association.
Credit David de Groot UQ pelicans at the Lakes

Enter our photo competition for a chance to win a $200 Apple digital gift card!

1 December 2025 9:30am–10 December 2025 6:00pm
 
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We’re inviting our UQ community to share the photos that inspire you. Photos can feature anything from campus to nature, cityscapes and beyond. Submissions will be featured in next month’s edition of Contact.

UQ Alumni Book Fair bookmark design competition

25 November 2025 8:00am–12 December 2025 5:00pm
 
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Enter an artwork inspired by your favourite book for the chance to have your design printed on the 2026 UQ Alumni Book Fair bookmark! Three designs will be selected for the official UQ Book Fair bookmarks, with the talented young artists receiving a $30 voucher to use at the UQ Alumni Book Fair.

2025 Nesbit Endowed Lecture

19 November 2025 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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Experience diffusion geometry at 2025 Nesbit Lecture with Professor Ben Andrews (ANU)

UQ Talks: understanding the social media ban for kids

19 November 2025 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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In December 2025, Australia will enforce a social media ban for under-16s. Can we really force the most digitally connected generation to log off? Join the next UQ Talks to hear from our expert panel as they unpack this major shift and what it will mean for social media culture and digital connectivity among young people.

Masterclass and mixer: evaluating energy technologies in a changing world

13 November 2025 5:30pm–7:00pm
 
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In this special Masterclass, Adjunct Professor John Burgess and Dr Tony Heynen will unpack the latest methodologies for evaluating alternative energy technologies through both financial and risk lenses.

Young alumni Friday drinks

7 November 2025 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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We’re finishing up the year with our final young alumni Friday drinks. This is a great chance to unwind and have some fun with your fellow UQ alumni.

2025 UQ Rugby Benefit Dinner in New York

6 November 2025 6:30pm–11:30pm
 
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Mark your calendars for Thursday 6 November – UQ's premier event of the year, the UQ Rugby Benefit is back in New York in 2025!
Location: Manhattan Penthouse, 80 5th Avenue, New York

18th Annual Latin America Colloquium

6 November 2025 10:00am–3:00pm
 
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The University of Queensland is proud to host the 18th Annual Latin American Colloquium, 6 November 2025. This year’s theme, ‘Biofuels: Driving Innovation, Powering the Future in Latin America and Australia’, will spotlight the latest in biofuel technologies, policy, and market opportunities. Hear from leading experts across both regions and explore how joint efforts are shaping a cleaner energy future.

2025 Jian Zhou Memorial Oration: turning 'type-one’ into 'type-none’: the mission to stop type 1 diabetes

5 November 2025 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Delivered annually, the Oration honours the memory of Dr Jian Zhou, who co-discovered the life-saving Gardasil vaccine for cervical cancer, alongside Emeritus Professor Ian Frazer AC. This year the Oration will feature keynote speaker, Professor Emma Hamilton-Williams.
Free event

Friends of Antiquity 2025 RD Milns Memorial Lecture

2 November 2025 1:45pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the 2025 RD Milns Memorial Lecture, ‘Roly Sussex on the role of language in science’.

Master of Laws information webinar

30 October 2025 5:30pm–6:30pm
 
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Hear from UQ Master of Laws staff and learn how you can equip yourself with transportable knowledge to take on global legal and business environments.

Beyond the boundaries: the newest discoveries shaping your future

29 October 2025 5:30pm–9:00pm
 
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Join us in Brisbane or virtually.  Back by popular demand, join us for a fascinating evening with 5 UQ researchers who will pitch their mind-blowing work – breakthroughs that could transform the way we live. 

Master Your Career Expo

29 October 2025 4:30pm–7:00pm
 
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Explore your options to upskill, pivot careers, or pursue a passion at Queensland’s top university as the sun sets over our world class campus. Our career development staff will be on hand to offer guidance as you meet our faculty, admissions and extra-curricular teams.

UQ Big Band performance with Walter Taylor Ward

25 October 2025 3:00pm–5:00pm
 
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Hosted by Walter Taylor Ward’s Councillor Penny Wolff, this free, all-ages event will feature the UQ Big Band in an afternoon of music and family fun.

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 1975 50-year reunion

18 October 2025 9:30am–10:30pm
 
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The Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 1975 50-year reunion will be held across 2 events on Saturday 18 October including a morning tea with presentations at the Mayne Medical Building and a reunion dinner at Customs House.

Master of Teaching information webinar

16 October 2025 5:30pm–6:30pm
 
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Join the coordinators of both UQ’s Master of Teaching programs understand how you can become an innovative educator with teaching skills supported by your previous degree.

UQ Ventures Giving Day 5k

15 October 2025 6:30am–8:30am
 
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UQ Alumni Reception in London

14 October 2025 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Brisbane 2032: River City to Global Stage
We are delighted to invite you to the 2025 UQ Alumni Reception in London at Australia House.

Alumni and community events

13 October 2025 4:15pm–5:15pm
 
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CoralWatch screening of David Attenborough's Ocean

9 October 2025 6:30pm–8:15pm
 
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Join us for an inspiring evening featuring David Attenborough’s Ocean, a stunning exploration of the beauty and vulnerability of our marine ecosystems. The screening will be followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion with UQ marine conservation experts, offering insights into the challenges facing our oceans and the innovative research helping to protect them.

UQ alumni and friends reception in Singapore

9 October 2025 6:30pm–9:00pm
 
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The evening will be hosted by Ms Jennifer Karlson, Vice-President, Advancement and Community Engagement, UQ who will share the latest developments from across UQ and looks forward to celebrating the achievements of our alumni community in Singapore.

Learn a language: spring short courses for beginners

7 October 2025 1:30pm–25 November 2025 2:30pm
 
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Unleash your language potential. Dreaming of exploring Sweden, abseiling in Dubai, or dancing flamenco in Spain — all from your living room? Kickstart your 2025 travel goals with our 'spring short courses for beginners'. With 11 languages to choose from, there’s no better time to begin your language journey.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: night vision – what did Greeks and Romans do at night?

5 October 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity October Sunday Series event, ‘Night vision – what did Greeks and Romans do at night?’, presented by Dr Estelle Strazdins.
Location: Room E302, Forgan Smith Building, UQ St Lucia
Cost: $10

3T event: innovation for the future – experience UQ Gatton

24 September 2025 8:45am–2:30pm
 
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Join us for an immersive behind-the-scenes experience at UQ Gatton, where agriculture, animal science and innovation come to life on one of Australia’s most unique teaching and research campuses.

Resilience and Reverie

21 September 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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The University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra presents a musical exploration of human endurance and spiritual transcendence. Under the baton of the Kinnane Professor of Music Paul Dean, UQ's young musicians explore Shostakovich's monumental Symphony No. 5 alongside the luminous devotion of Poulenc's Gloria.

Boyce Gardens at Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

21 September 2025 10:00am–2:00pm
 
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Pack a picnic and join a guided tour to discover Boyce Gardens during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

Data literacy for educators

18 September 2025 8:45am–3:00pm
 
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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.

Alumni and community events

17 September 2025 2:00pm–3:00pm
 
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UQ Talks: how to live a longer, healthier life

16 September 2025 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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For our next online UQ Talks event, our panel of experts will break down the latest research on longevity, daily movement and nutrition, and share everyday strategies for improving your wellbeing – especially if you spend most of your day at a desk. Free online event.

Carrying the past, creating the future: Aunty Sana Balai in conversation with Jocelyn Flynn

16 September 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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The 16th of September marks the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinean Independence. To celebrate this moment please join us in the UQ Collection Study Room for a conversation between the Mittelheuser Great Ocean Scholar Aunty Sana Balai and Acting-Curator Jocelyn Flynn on the significant role Elders hold in passing down knowledge to the next generation.

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

13 September 2025 7:00pm–11:00pm
 
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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.

Behind the headline: the real impact of tariff wars

11 September 2025 6:00pm–7:30pm
 
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The ongoing US tariff wars have sent shockwaves through global trade, impacting economies across the world – including Australia.

2026 Young Alumni Board applications

11 September 2025 2:00pm–3 October 2025 5:00pm
 
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Want to connect with a new global network and add board experience to your CV?
Join the UQ Young Alumni Board in 2026 and help shape the future of alumni engagement at UQ.

Cheese and Chats: is AI taking over officiating in modern sport?

10 September 2025 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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AI is making its way into the world of sports officiating. This conversation will dive into the evolution of refereeing – from video assistant refereeing to real-time decision making powered by machine learning.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: all about eels – Romans and other animals

7 September 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity September Sunday Series event, ‘all about eels – Romans and other animals’, presented by Dr Kit Morrell.
Location: Room E302, Forgan Smith Building, UQ St Lucia
Cost: $10

SEEN movie screening

5 September 2025 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Documentary exploring how personal healing transforms parenting and impacts child brain development, featuring real stories and expert insights.

AI in action

3 September 2025 2:45pm–4:00pm
 
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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. Online event.

Swim into spring: Alumni Friends SwimFit and AquaFit programs

2 September 2025 7:00am–26 September 2025 9:00am
 
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Kick off your spring by joining your Alumni Friends community for a month of SwimFit and Aquafit classes. You have the option to attend one or all classes and join for an informal coffee at the UQ Pool Café after your class.

Party with a Purpose 2025

30 August 2025 6:00pm–10:00pm
 
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This year, Party with a Purpose heads to The Gatsby, where the glitz and glamour of the 1920s come alive.

Sustain Queensland 2025: co-hosted summit on Queensland's transition economy and industry decarbonisation

21 August 2025 2:00pm–6:00pm
 
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This free event highlights collaboration, credibility, and action in building a just, resilient and sustainable Queensland economy. Customs House, Brisbane.

Learn from alumni: tackling tough conversations

19 August 2025 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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In this special event for final-year students, UQ alumni share experiences from their lives and careers to help you learn how to handle those difficult (but inevitable) chats. From a Survivor runner-up’s tales from the Tribal Council to an F1 emergency doctor’s trackside playbook, these young alumni have some extraordinary insights to share.

Cheese and Chats: How one fossil redefined humanity

18 August 2025 5:45pm–7:30pm
 
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Hear from leading UQ researchers Associate Professor Michael Westaway, Dr Gilbert Price, and Associate Professor Tiina Manne, with opening remarks by Benny Bol OAM.
Venue: The Atrium, UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane
Cost: $40 (includes a cheese box with tasting notes and one standard drink)

When life adds up: the cumulative burden of skin disease – 2025 Alan Cooper Epiderm Lecture

15 August 2025 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us for an engaging conversation on the topic of dermatology, led by Associate Professor Chris Baker about the Cumulative Life Course Impairment (CLCI). This concept is especially pertinent in dermatology, where chronic inflammatory skin conditions—such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hidradenitis suppurativa—often begin early in life, are visible, and significantly impact quality of life.
37 Kent Street, Woolloongabba, Brisbane. Room: Translational Research Institute Auditorium.

Dive into discovery: crocodiles, sharks and science in Cairns

14 August 2025 5:15pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us at the Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre to celebrate National Science Week with an evening of marine marvels and cutting-edge research. Registrations until Friday 08 August or until capacity reached.

Friends of Antiquity Milns Visiting Scholar Sunday Series: styles and status – Roman women and the art of hair

10 August 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the Milns Visiting Scholar Sunday Series event, ‘Style and status – Roman women and the art of hair’.
Date: Sunday 10 August 2025
Location: Room E302, Forgan Smith Building, UQ St Lucia or online

Building Business Excellence in Bundaberg: Strategies for transformative customer experience

5 August 2025 5:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join us in Bundaberg to discover new tactics to deliver top quality service for your customers that’s profitable and sustainable.

UQ Talks: building bright futures through cultural strength

4 August 2025 4:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Join us for a special UQ Talks panel discussion on the vital role family, community and culture plays in supporting the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 1985 40-year reunion (sold out)

2 August 2025 2:00pm–10:30pm
 
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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

Breakfast at The Atrium

31 July 2025 7:30am–27 November 2025 8:30am
 
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Breakfast at The Atrium, last Thursday of every month.
Free Event

How to become a (great) manager

30 July 2025 6:00pm–7:30pm
 
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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.

QBI Lexus Alzheimer's Sunset Soiree

26 July 2025 4:00pm–7:30pm
 
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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.

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

24 July 2025 8:45am–3:15pm
 
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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.

Think before you click: cyber security 101

21 July 2025 9:30am–11:00am
 
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Join cyber security professional Dr Mark Carey-Smith for an interactive workshop designed for our Alumni Friends community to help you outsmart scammers and digital pitfalls in everyday life.
Cost: $40

Young alumni Friday drinks

18 July 2025 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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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.

3T event: discover the future of pharmacy at UQ Dutton Park

17 July 2025 9:45am–12:00pm
 
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Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at UQ’s newest health and biotechnology precinct, UQ Dutton Park.

Quantum Year National Tour public lecture and fireside chat with Professor Donna Strickland

14 July 2025 6:00pm–7:30pm
 
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Quantum science fans, join us for an exciting evening with Nobel Laureate Professor Donna Strickland. Professor Strickland will be in Australia for the Quantum Year National Tour in celebration of the International Year of Quantum, and we are delighted to share her public lecture followed by a fireside chat.
Online and The Edge, State Library of Queensland
Free event

Writing for Truth Telling: Dr Jackie Huggins in conversation with Cheryl Leavy at Sun Stadium

12 July 2025 3:00pm–4:30pm
 
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To celebrate this year's NAIDOC theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy, please join us for a conversation between Dr Jackie Huggins and Cheryl Leavy as they explore the nuances of truth telling through published and forthcoming work. They will discuss the legacy that Dr Huggins and younger generations are creating together, as well as how current projects progress her lifelong contribution to First Nations rights.

Friends of Antiquity AGM and Sunday Series: from Tartarus to Infernus – classical figures in Dante's Inferno

6 July 2025 1:45pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the AGM (optional) and July Sunday Series, presented by Dr James Lancaster, titled ‘From Tartarus to Infernus – classical figures in Dante's Inferno'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E215 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

UQ Centre for Motor Neuron Disease (MND) Research Open Day

4 July 2025 10:00am–1:00pm
 
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Join us for the UQ Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research on Friday 4 July to officially open the centre.

Nobody's Listening: The Forgotten Voices of Sinjar

3 July 2025 10:00am–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ's Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect for an immersive, award-winning virtual reality experience that commemorates the Yazidi Genocide of 2014 in Northern Iraq, and a public seminar on the current state of the Yazidi community and ongoing efforts to achieve justice and accountability for genocide survivors.
Free event
Location: 273 & 275, Global Change Institute Building (20), UQ St Lucia

Awaken your inner linguist: IML semester 2 courses

1 July 2025 2:15pm–30 November 2025 3:15pm
 
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Awaken your inner linguist with an IML Semester 2 language course – there are 27 languages to choose from! Our online and face-to-face language classes will help you enjoy your language learning journey. Enrol by 23 June to enjoy early bird rates.

Smart money: tips for saving, spending and tax

26 June 2025 6:00pm–7:30pm
 
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Take control of your finances with this jam-packed 90-minute webinar designed to help you stretch your money further and grow your wealth with confidence.
Free event
Online

2025 Hall Annual Lecture: Bones, Stones, Crocodiles and Origins – New Paleoanthropological Evidence from Africa

20 June 2025 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join us for a compelling presentation that explores how research at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania is deepening our understanding of human evolution through an interdisciplinary lens.
Free event
Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre

Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) information webinar

18 June 2025 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join our postgraduate Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) webinar to hear from UQ experts and explore your professional development at The University of Queensland.

Building back for a resilient future

17 June 2025 12:30pm–1:30pm
 
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Join public policy scholar and crisis management expert, Dr Alastair Stark, for a seminar and lunch at UQ Brisbane City.

Townsville Alumni and Community Event

11 June 2025 5:15pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us at Queensland Museum Tropics as we shine a light on the extraordinary scientific research that’s happening in Townsville’s backyard, revealing the secrets of deadly reptiles and preserving our beloved Great Barrier Reef.
Free event
Location: The Great Gallery, Queensland Museum Tropics, 70-102 Flinders Street, Townsville City

Postgraduate Clinical Informatics and Digital Health info webinar

10 June 2025 5:30pm–6:30pm
 
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Learn how to be part of healthcare’s digital transformation. Hear from UQ experts and explore postgraduate study options in digital health at The University of Queensland.

Building Business Excellence: Monetising data for strategic impact – Townsville

10 June 2025 5:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Understand how to capture and analyse data to improve your strategic decision-making and make a real impact on your bottom line. Free event.

QBI Brain Research Endowment Fund Dinner

5 June 2025 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
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Please join us for a wine appreciation dinner where the Emporium’s sommelier will share thoughts on the evening’s wine selections paired with fine food and enjoy an enlightening presentation from one of QBI's top researchers.
Location: Emporium Hotel South Bank - Frangipani Room
Ticket price: $250 per person or $2500 for a table of 10

UQ Postgrad Ready

3 June 2025 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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UQ Postgrad ready is an opportunity for you to understand your postgraduate study options at The University of Queensland with our UQ Future Students team.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: Travels in Greece

1 June 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the June Sunday Series, presented by ANCH2050 Ancient World Study Tour and Field School students, titled ‘Travels in Greece'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

Orchestral Visions

1 June 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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The University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra invites you to experience Orchestral Visions, an afternoon of bold symphonic storytelling under the baton of Paul Dean, Kinnane Professor of Music, in his highly anticipated debut with the orchestra.

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Class of 2015 10 year reunion

31 May 2025 6:00pm–10:00pm
 
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Please join us for a reunion event as we celebrate 10 years since our Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) graduation from The University of Queensland.

The birth of portraiture and the divine

29 May 2025 5:30pm–8:30pm
 
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Join Alastair Blanshard, Paul Eliadis Professor of Classics and Ancient History, as he revisits the birth of portraiture in ancient Greece. Hear the story of how art originally designed to represent images of the immortal gods was transformed to capture the faces of mortal men and women.

The Mattick Lecture - Scientists in the Courtroom

28 May 2025 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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In 2023, Kathleen Folbigg was released and acquitted after serving 20 years in prison, convicted by a jury of murdering her four young children over a 10-year period. She was convicted based on circumstantial evidence alone, without any physical evidence. She has always maintained that she is innocent. Danish scientists Professors Mette Nygaard and Michael Toft Overgaard shed light on how they became involved in the Australian legal inquiry into her convictions, and how their research played a central role in her acquittal.

UQ Talks: the inclusion revolution with Andrew Parsons

28 May 2025 11:30am–2:00pm
 
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You are invited to you to join us to hear from Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee about the ‘inclusion revolution’ and how Brisbane 2032 can help shape a more equitable and inclusive world.

Age-Ed Carers' Cafe

27 May 2025 10:00am–11:00am
 
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Age-Ed is a support network for care partners for older persons at the University of Queensland. Join us for the very first Age-Ed Carers’ Café, a relaxed morning tea designed to bring care partners for older persons from the UQ community together. This is a safe, welcoming space to connect with others who understand the experience of being a care partner for an older person. Tea, coffee and morning tea will be provided. Registration is essential and numbers are limited.

Entangled Kin: Contaminant Conversations

23 May 2025 12:30pm–1:15pm
 
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Naida Haxton Lecture

22 May 2025 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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This year's keynote speaker is the Honourable Justice Sarah C Derrington AM, Judge of the Federal Court of Australia and former Dean of Law at UQ, who also served as President of the Australian Law Reform Commission from 2018 to 2023. She will address the topic, ‘Evolution and Revolution in the Law – A State of Origin perspective’.

Cheese and Chats: tackling the looming global threat of antimicrobial resistance

22 May 2025 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Join us for the next Cheese and Chats event to learn about how we are tackling this global threat, and hear perspectives from patient experience, front-line researchers and the policy experts.

Age-Ed Seminar: Decision-Making Capacity

22 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Age-Ed is a new support network for care partners for older persons at UQ, which is run by UQ Law academics with lived experience of aged care or research expertise on ageing. Join us for our second panel discussion on decision-making capacity, which brings together a range of perspectives and expertise to explore this challenging aspect of ageing.
Location: Sir Harry Gibbs Moot Court, UQ Law School, Room W247, Forgan Smith West, St Lucia and via Zoom

Master of Finance and Investment Management information webinar

21 May 2025 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Enhance your expertise in investing and financing for a connected world. Join experts from UQ's Master of Finance and Investment Management and explore your postgraduate study options in finance at UQ.

Great Court Race

21 May 2025 12:30pm–2:00pm
 
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The Great Court Race is one of UQ’s proudest traditions – a bucket-list event for competitors and a must-see spectacle. The 2025 Great Court Race – which celebrates its 40th anniversary – will be held on Wednesday 21 May from 12:30pm.

Building Business Excellence: Strategies for transformative customer experience – Longreach

20 May 2025 8:00am–11:00am
 
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Elevate customer experience beyond marketing and transform your organisation into a customer-centric leader for sustained success. Join Professor David Solnet from the UQ for a free Building Business Excellence Masterclass on strategies for delivering a transformative customer experience.

Work habit hacks: early-career essentials

15 May 2025 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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Join us for 5 quick-fire professional development sessions designed to help young professionals work smarter and achieve their professional goals.
Location: The Atrium, UQ Brisbane City
Cost: $20

Biotech: past, present and future

14 May 2025 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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Moderated by Emeritus Professor Paul Young, this panel will explore the impact of biotech innovation over the last 20 years and the promise the future holds in a world of AI, quantum computing, genome mapping and cell regeneration.

Domestic and Family Violence Awareness Month breakfast and industry panel

13 May 2025 7:45am–9:30am
 
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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 9:00am–10 June 2025 5:00pm
 
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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 5:00pm–8:00pm
 
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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 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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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 7:00pm–11:00pm
 
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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 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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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 2:00pm–2:30pm
 
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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 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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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.

Writing from life: how to tell your story

3 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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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.

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

3 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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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.

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

3 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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UQP author Cheryl Leavy speaks on the power of storytelling as a means of preserving culture, passing on traditions and advocating for change.

Family Zumba

3 May 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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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.

Inflatable obstacle course at the UQ Pool

3 May 2025 12:00pm–3:00pm
 
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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.
Arm ornaments, Goroko, Gulf province and Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea

Tour of Anthropology Museum: stories through time

3 May 2025 11:00am–1:30pm
 
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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.  

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

3 May 2025 11:00am–3:00pm
 
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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.

Spectrum at the UQ Alumni Book Fair

3 May 2025 11:00am–7:00pm
 
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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.

Junior Scientist Hub: IMB interactive marquee

3 May 2025 11:00am–2:00pm
 
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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.

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

3 May 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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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.

True Crime panel: behind the scenes with writers and scientists

3 May 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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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.

White glove tour at Fryer Library

3 May 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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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 10:30am–1:00pm
 
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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.

Drop-in science: why is my lettuce dying?

3 May 2025 10:00am–1:00pm
 
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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.

Ecological Lake tour

3 May 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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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.

Storybook reading with the Witches of Oz

3 May 2025 10:00am–11:00am
 
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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

Campus art tour

3 May 2025 10:00am–2:00pm
 
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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.

Order your nostalgic UQ class t-shirt

3 May 2025 9:00am–5:00pm
 
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For the first time ever, nostalgic UQ class t-shirts with your unique graduation year are available for order.

Mad Hatters tea party

3 May 2025 9:00am–10:00am
 
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Join us down the rabbit hole for a tea party with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Bring your little ones to enjoy an hour of whimsical fun featuring games, bubbles and cupcakes.

2025 UQ Rare Book Auction

2 May 2025 6:30pm–9:00pm
 
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Join us as dozens of works go under the hammer in 2025, including a first-edition copy of The Handmaid's Tale, signed by Margaret Atwood and books from as early as the 1600s!

Growing kind, curious and clever children: in conversation with Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow

2 May 2025 5:00pm–5:45pm
 
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Join authors Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow for an engaging and insightful conversation as they explore how children and young people navigate friendships, schooling and the hard work of growing up. Drawing from their new book Out of the Box, they’ll share practical advice and fresh perspectives that every parent will find valuable.

Lakeside Rhythms in the Amphitheatre: 5 sessions and The Sounds of Avalon: Opening Gala

2 May 2025 11:00am–7:45pm
 
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The UQ School of Music proudly presents Spectrum, a vibrant celebration of musical artistry showcasing the breadth of talent within the UQ community. From classical to contemporary soundscapes, this festival offers a kaleidoscope of musical experiences across UQ's most captivating spaces.

UQ alumni networking event in Perth

1 May 2025 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Join fellow UQ alumni in Perth for an evening of drinks, canapés and great conversation. Catch up with peers, create new connections and tap into your local UQ alumni community.
Cost: $15
Location: The Royal Hotel, 531 Wellington Street, Perth

MBA information event

1 May 2025 5:00pm–7:30pm
 
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Your goals are unique - your MBA should be too. Join us to discover how the UQ MBA can flex to suit your schedule and transform your career. In person and online.

UQ Talks: what AI can and can't do for you (yet)

23 April 2025 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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The sudden ubiquity of AI has transformed workplaces and classrooms around the world, forcing us all to reimagine the way we work, think and create.

Master of Finance and Investment Management information webinar

14 April 2025 3:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Enhance your expertise in investing and financing for a connected world. Join experts from UQ's Master of Finance and Investment Management and explore your postgraduate study options in finance at UQ.

ilab Accelerator Pitch Night

10 April 2025 5:15pm–9:00pm
 
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Join Ventures at The Princess Theatre for 'ilab Pitch Night: Chapter 1' where UQ’s startup entrepreneurs will present their cutting-edge innovations – from solutions for disability care, energy efficiency, and diagnostic medicine.

3T Event: inside the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre (Sold Out)

9 April 2025 9:45am–12:00pm
 
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Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes tour at the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre. The event will include morning tea.

BrisScience: bringing quantum to life

7 April 2025 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join the next BrisScience event, as UQ’s Professor Warwick Bowen explores quantum biotechnology and what it may hold for our future.

Young alumni drinks at BY.ARTISANS craft gin distillery

3 April 2025 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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We're kicking off our 2025 young alumni program with social drinks at Brisbane's newest craft gin distillery, BY.ARTISANS in West End.
Location: BY.ARTISANS, 99 Jane Street, West End
Cost: Cost: $40 (includes of 2 hours of beverages including BY.ARTISANS cocktails and a grazing table)

UQ Economics Thought Leadership Series – Empowering women: policy intentions and outcomes

2 April 2025 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
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The first UQ Economics Thought Leadership Series event for 2025 to celebrate International Women’s Day. The discussion will highlight the complexities, challenges and opportunities involved in advancing gender equality through policies that genuinely empower women.
Free online event.
Dr Tim Renick

Student success through proactive data-driven engagement: presentation by Dr Tim Renick

1 April 2025 10:30am–12:30pm
 
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Dr Renick leads the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) at Georgia State University (USA), where his bold, evidence-based approaches have transformed student outcomes, particularly for underrepresented and first-generation learners.

Feeding the future: Breaking new ground

29 March 2025 10:45am–11:30am
 
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Can we grow enough to feed this burgeoning population? Scientists are exploring a wide range of solutions to this challenge. ABC Radio National’s Jonathan Webb leads a panel of experts to discuss native foods, vertical farming, enhancing crop yields, and even the potential of synthetic biology to revolutionise food production.

Mikhail Zygar on Putin’s vision for the world

27 March 2025 5:45pm–7:45pm
 
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In this presentation, prominent US-based Russian author and analyst Mikhail Zygar examines what Russian President Putin seeks for Russia’s future, for his own legacy, and how he intends to go about achieving it.
Free event
Location: Customs House, Brisbane

Labs Unlocked: ARC Centre of Excellence for Green Electrochemical Transformation of Carbon Dioxide (GETCO2)

27 March 2025 9:00am–28 March 2025 5:00pm
 
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Join us for an adventure in the laboratory where you’ll explore how to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals and fuels! Dive into the world of sustainable technology and see how science can solve real-world problems. This event is part of World Science Festival Brisbane - Labs Unlocked.
Free event
Location: Andrew N. Liveris Building laboratories

2025 Ancient History Day

22 March 2025 9:00am–3:00pm
 
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Join UQ's Friends of Antiquity and the UQ School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry for the 30th annual Ancient History Day, exploring the theme of science, technology and the classical world.
Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre, UQ St Lucia
Cost: $50 general entry; $40 for Alumni Friends/Friends of Antiquity Members; $10 each for students with ID

World Science Festival Brisbane: UQ alumni event

22 March 2025 7:45am–9:30am
 
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Listen to an exclusive talk on ancient Egyptian mummies with UQ Honorary Research Fellow Dr Serena Love, followed by a private viewing of the exhibition Discovering Ancient Egypt.
Location: Queensland Museum. Level 2, Cnr Grey and Melbourne Street, South Bank
Cost: $20 per adult, $10 per child

Women in Engineering Breakfast

21 March 2025 6:45am–9:30am
 
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Join over 300 engineering industry professionals and UQ alumni for an engaging and empowering discussion at the UQ Women in Engineering Breakfast.
Tickets are $70 for an individual or $500 for a table of eight (plus GST)
Location: Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall

Win a box of books at the 2025 UQ Alumni Book Fair

18 March 2025 10:30am–1 May 2025 11:45am
 
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Register for the Book Fair before 12pm on Thursday 1 May 2025 and you'll automatically go into the draw to win a box of books of your choosing.

2025 McCallum Founder's Lecture

15 March 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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Professor Louisa Collins is a health economist with 20 years' experience and conducts applied research on the economics of cancer.
Free event
Location: Mary Emelia Mayne Room, Mayne Medical Building, 288 Herston Road, Herston

Ultramarine Conversations: Recent water research in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

13 March 2025 12:30pm–2:00pm
 
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Hear from leading voices on current water research in the humanities, arts and social sciences.

Homegrown – Rebecca Cassidy and Alex Raineri

6 March 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Each year, UQ’s School of Music hosts a celebration of women performers and composers. This year, Rebecca Cassidy and Alex Raineri will perform works exclusively by Australian women composers.
Free event
Location: Nickson Room, School of Music, Zelman Cowen Building, St Lucia campus

Ventures 2025 programs: Applications close from 6 March

6 March 2025 8:30am–11 March 2025 5:30pm
 
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Curious where Ventures can take you? At UQ we encourage students, alum, and staff to develop the skills and mindset to innovate like an entrepreneur. Ventures has three programs open to suit your skills and interest: LeadHers, Curiosity, and Validate. Applications close from 6 March 2025.

BrisScience – Unlocking the secrets of dinosaur footprints

3 March 2025 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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At the first BrisScience of 2025, Dr Anthony Romilio will reveal the secrets of dinosaur footprints from across the globe.
Free event
The Edge, State Library of Queensland

BLOCK PARTY

1 March 2025 10:00am–4:00pm
 
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Join the UQ St Lucia Museums for a free day of community, art, workshops, performances, tours, learning, heritage, food and more.

Feather Star (2 performances)

28 February 2025 1:00pm–1 March 2025 3:45pm
 
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Feather Star is a choreographic commission by Alicia Frankovich that explores human and non-human entanglements, attuning a myriad of bodies to the beauty and diversity of interdependent ecological systems.
Free event
Location: UQ Art Museum

Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health book launch

12 February 2025 4:30pm–6:00pm
 
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An event to celebrate the launch of the Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health.
Location: St Lucia campus

Friends of Antiquity Adrian Heyworth-Smith Memorial Lecture: Suetonius on the Roman emperor as pater patriae (father of the fatherland)

9 February 2025 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the annual Adrian Heyworth-Smith Memorial Lecture, presented by Associate Professor Tom Stevenson, titled ‘Suetonius on the Roman emperor as pater patriae (father of the fatherland)'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

UQ alumni travel program

1 January 2025 2:00pm–31 December 2025 3:00pm
 
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Join us as we venture through majestic landscapes, biodiversity hotspots, historical wonders and cultural centres with UQ academic hosts, providing an exclusive and enriching travel experience.

UQ School of Music presents Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro

13 December 2024 6:30pm–8:30pm
 
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This timeless masterpiece, brimming with wit, charm, and stunning melodies, promises an unforgettable night, showcasing the UQ School of Music's finest vocalists and instrumentalists.
Location: Opera Queensland Studio

Beyond Islandness: Experiments in Writing Relationally

27 November 2024 10:00am–1:00pm
 
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This symposium is convened by Verónica Tello with presentations by Tello, Helen Hughes, Tristen Harwood, Ellie Buttrose, Astrid Lorange and Andrew Brooks.
Free event
UQ Art Museum St Lucia campus

Australia Battery Day

21 November 2024 8:00am–5:00pm
 
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This annual forum provides an opportunity for representatives from industry, research institutions and government departments to come together to discuss the latest developments and opportunities in the battery sector. This is a chance to share, collaborate and contribute to the future of this rapidly changing and dynamic industry. The event is proudly supported by the Queensland Government and The University of Queensland.

Cheese and Chats: Improving health equity

20 November 2024 5:00pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us for the next Cheese and Chats event, where an expert panel of doctors and researchers will present their bold vision for advancing health equity.

3T Event: Inside the heart of Queensland Ballet and the Thomas Dixon Centre

20 November 2024 9:45am–1:00pm
 
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Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes tour at the home of Queensland Ballet, the Thomas Dixon Centre, with the opportunity to partake in an optional ballet class. The event will include morning tea.
Cost$15

2024 Jian Zhou Oration

19 November 2024 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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This year’s Oration will feature keynote speaker Professor Fiona Simpson, leader of the Cancer Therapy Group at the Frazer Institute. She will share insights into how ideas from basic cell biology have been developed into clinical trials, offering new hope in the battle against cancer drug resistance.
Free event
Location: Auditorium, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba

Steve Irwin Memorial Lecture and UQ family day at Australia Zoo – sold out

16 November 2024 7:30am–9:00am
 
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Join UQ and special guest Terri Irwin AM at Australia Zoo for a morning of fascinating talks and family fun in celebration of the life and legacy of Steve Irwin. Enjoy early access to the zoo for a special breakfast featuring kid-friendly talks from conservation experts. Sold out - waiting list only.

LeadHers Rise

15 November 2024 8:30am–11:30am
 
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Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day at LeadHers Rise!

Destiny vs disease

13 November 2024 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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Nature vs nurture. Who wins in the battle against pandemics, chronic disease and lingering disorders like immune deficiency and Long COVID?
Free event
Location: Customs House

UQ Talks: unpacking the US election

12 November 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Our expert panel will share their predictions for the coming 4 years, and the potential impact for Australia.

UQ Rugby Benefit in London

8 November 2024 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
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Mark your calendars for Friday 8 November! UQ's premier event of the year, the UQ Rugby Benefit is moving to London in 2024!
Location: Drapers Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2N 2AN

Women in Engineering: celebrating diversity cocktail reception

7 November 2024 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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Come together with engineering alumni, industry partners, student leaders and EAIT Faculty representatives for an evening of drinks, canapés and great conversation, hosted by the UQ Women in Engineering Alumni Ambassador Council.
Tickets are $35 per person (plus GST). Your ticket includes a three-hour premium drinks and canapés package.
The Atrium, UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane 4000

Experience symmetry – Nesbit Endowed Lecture

6 November 2024 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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Join Associate Professor Artem Pulemotov from the School of Mathematics and Physics as he shares a unique exploration of mathematical symmetry, brought to life with a special performance from musical ensemble Topology.
Free event
Location: Customs House

UQ MBA information webinar

4 November 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.
Online event

Friends of Antiquity RD Milns Memorial Lecture: antiquity's answers to modern anxieties

3 November 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the annual RD Milns Memorial Lecture, presented by Professor Deborah Brown, titled ‘Antiquity's answers to modern anxieties'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

UQ Blues Awards Dinner 2024

1 November 2024 6:30pm–10:00pm
 
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UQ Sport invites you to celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of our past and present student-athletes at the 2024 UQ Blues Awards Dinner.
Tickets: $110pp (excludes booking fee)
Location: Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane

Ventures ilab Accelerator: Chapter 1 2025

1 November 2024 12:30pm–18 November 2024 6:30pm
 
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Take your venture to the next level with UQ Ventures ilab Accelerator: Chapter 1 2025 program. During the three-month program, each startup receives a $15,000 investment to help get your startup ready for the market. Get your application in 18 November.

QBI Steps for Dementia Research: trek the Blue Mountains to raise funds

31 October 2024 9:30am–4 November 2024 5:30pm
 
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Join a group of trekkers walking from the 31 of October to the 4 of November in the Blue Mountains to raise funds to support the fight against dementia. All of the funds raised support the Alastair Rushworth Endowment Fund at the Queensland Brain Institute that assists a PhD student.

Master Your Career Expo

30 October 2024 4:00pm–6:00pm
 
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This in-person event is your chance to hear about study pathways, course flexibility, scholarships and more.
Free event
Location: The Pavilion (53C) Building 53C, UQ St Lucia

2024 Hall Annual Lecture

29 October 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Join the School of Social Science for an enlightening event that explores how Indigenous archaeology is reshaping the field by integrating Indigenous knowledge and practices.
Free event
Location: GHD Auditorium, Level 3, Advanced Engineering Building (49), UQ St Lucia

Husk Distillery lunch, tour and tasting

26 October 2024 11:30am–1:30pm
 
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Join us for lunch at Husk Distillery where you’ll hear out about the chemistry behind rum flavour profiles before enjoying a tour & tasting.
Location: Husk Farm Distillery 1152 Dulguigan Road North Tumbulgum, NSW 2490
Cost: $60 adults $30 (under 18)
Note time is adjusted for AEDT - actual time for the event in NSW is 12:30–2:30PM

Tour, coffee and cake at M-Arts Precinct, Murwillumbah

26 October 2024 10:00am–11:00am
 
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Join us for a fun behind-the-scenes tour at M-Arts Precinct, followed by delicious coffee and cake.
Location: M|Arts Precinct 105 Wollumbin Street Murwillumbah, NSW 2484
Cost: $15
Note time is adjusted for AEDT - actual time for the event in NSW is 11AM–12PM

Spend Saturday with UQ in the Tweed region: tours, cake, coffee, art and more

26 October 2024 9:00am–27 October 2024 2:30pm
 
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Join us at one of our three events happing over the weekend of 26-27 October in the Tweed region. A behind-the-scenes tour at M-Arts Precinct, lunch at Husk Distillery and an exclusive morning tea and guided tour of the Tweed Regional Gallery.

UQ MBA Information Event

23 October 2024 5:00pm–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.

The Magic of This Dawn

22 October 2024 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Featuring works by Australian composers, conducted by Rachel Howley, a leading advocate for inclusivity and diversity in music.
Free event
Location: UQ St Lucia campus and online

Early Music Performance Project and UQ Singers

18 October 2024 6:30pm–7:45pm
 
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Join the choir and viol consort for an evening of Orlando Gibbons' music, featuring verse anthems and "The Silver Swan".
Free event
Location: Level 4, Zelman Cowen Building (51), Staff House Road and online

Annual Nesbit Endowed Lecture: experience symmetry

18 October 2024 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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Perhaps no mathematical principle is as inextricably linked to beauty and elegance in the world around us than symmetry. We see it beautifully reflected in nature, in art, in architecture – even in human form and function.
Free event
Location: Customs House

Career growth speed round: four mini masterclasses over drinks

17 October 2024 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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As we get towards the busy end of the year, taking time out to invest in yourself can feel impossible. We've got you covered with a speed round of four mini career masterclasses - all delivered in one evening over drinks, nibbles and networking.
Free event
Location: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane

UQ MBA Golden Gala

17 October 2024 6:00pm–10:00pm
 
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2024 marks an important milestone for our prestigious MBA program, which wouldn’t have been possible without the contributions of our students, staff, alumni, industry partners and donors.

Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture

17 October 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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The TC Beirne School of Law and the Federal Court of Australia, invite you to the 2024 Richard Cooper Memorial Lecture. The lecture will be held in person in Brisbane's CBD while simultaneously live-streamed for those out of state.
Free online and in-person event
Location: Federal Court, Court 1, Level 7 Harry Gibbs Commonwealth Law Courts

Stolen Songline: Lani’s Lament | A lecture and film screening with Honorary Professor Henrietta Marrie AM

17 October 2024 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Join us to hear from internationally regarded researcher and Yidinji Elder, the Honorary Professor Henrietta Marrie AM, as she shares the story of Lani Mulgrave Blair (1883-1900).
Free event
Location: UQ Art Museum

UQ Giving Day 2024

16 October 2024 12:00am–11:45pm
 
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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. This year's Giving Day will take place on Wednesday 16 October 2024. Join us to be a ChangeMaker and make a difference today.

308 Queen Street building and history tour

15 October 2024 12:00pm–5 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

Beating heart disease: tackling Australia's #1 killer

15 October 2024 11:00am–2:00pm
 
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Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the cutting-edge cardiovascular research underway at IMB and learn how our scientists are tackling Australia's #1 killer.
Location: Queensland Bioscience Precinct Auditorium (Building 80), 306 Carmody Road Saint Lucia, QLD 4072
Free event

New Horizons: artificial intelligence and pain conceptualisation

10 October 2024 8:30am–6:30pm
 
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The RECOVER Conference 2024 will have a focus on new understandings of the conceptualisation of pain and novel artificial intelligence methods designed to optimise patient care during injury rehabilitation.

We need to talk about Russia. And China. And so much more.

9 October 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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This panel seeks to discover what steps we need to take as a nation to secure our future. Join us to explore the current global conflicts and their impact on the world order and the rule of international law that has underpinned Australia’s security, prosperity, and stability for the past seventy years.
Free event
Location: Customs House

UQ Talks in Perth: the science of making good decisions

7 October 2024 5:30pm–8:30pm
 
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Join us in Perth for an exclusive UQ Talks event with renowned neuroscientist Professor Jason Mattingley, who will unravel the mysteries of how our brains make decisions.

Friends of Antiquity Sunday Series: the archaeological evidence for happiness in prehistory

6 October 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the October Sunday Series event, presented by Dr Andrew Sneddon, internationally acclaimed archaeologist and author, titled ‘The archaeological evidence for happiness in prehistory'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

2024 Carolyn D. Baker Annual Memorial Lecture

4 October 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Research on pedagogy-focused professional development: Demonstrable improvements in teacher and student outcomes presented by Professor Jenny Gore. Join the School of Education for an insightful lecture on Quality Teaching Rounds (QTR) professional development, which has shown significant positive effects on both teachers and students over 20 years of rigorous research.
Free event
Location: Terrace Room, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14), UQ St Lucia

Psychology as Art competition: award ceremony

3 October 2024 3:00pm–6:00pm
 
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The UQ School of Psychology is pleased to announce the returning of our popular 'Psychology as Art' competition and welcome all UQ alumni and friends to join us for the unveiling and judging of these fascinating pieces.
Free event
Location: Viewpoint - Building 33, St Lucia Campus

Crimes against humanity, gender and the responsibility to protect

2 October 2024 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
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The University of Queensland’s Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect and the Justice and Accountability Network invite you to this event.
Location: Room 212, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14), UQ St Lucia
Free event

Ventures LeadHers Awards | Nominations open

1 October 2024 10:15am–25 October 2024 5:00pm
 
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Make your nomination today for the LeadHers Awards! Celebrate the outstanding women and gender-diverse leaders in entrepreneurship and nominate a fellow LeadHer. Nominations close 25 October.

Sold out: Doherty Lecture: The Peter Doherty Nobel Lecture Series

30 September 2024 5:30pm–7:00pm
 
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This event is sold out. Join Nobel Award-winning scientist and UQ Alum, Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, for a lecture that honours his major contributions to infection and immunology.
Location: The Long Room, Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane

UQ Compassion Symposium

27 September 2024 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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At our 2024 Compassion Symposium Keynote Address, we are excited to welcome Professor Jakob Hohwy. Jakob is a Professor of Philosophy at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia and the director of the Monash Centre for Consciousness & Contemplative Studies.
Free event.
Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre, St Lucia campus

Dusk Of Nations: In Conversation with Fiona Foley, Archie Moore and Keemon Williams

26 September 2024 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Dusk of Nations features selected works by leading Australian-based artists drawn primarily from the UQ Collection.
Free event
Location: UQ Art Museum

UQ Strings and UQ Singers

19 September 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Pulse’s eclectic repertoire ranges from masterworks of the string orchestra and string quartet genre, to transcriptions of Bartok’s Mikrokosmos and works of contemporary and past Australian composers.
Free event
Online and Nickson Room, Zelman Cowen Building, St Lucia campus

Samuel Wagan Watson in conversation with Ellen van Neerven: Celebrating the First Nations Classics series

19 September 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Join leading writers Samuel Wagan Watson and Ellen van Neerven for a conversation about Samuel’s 2004 volume of poetry Smoke Encrypted Whispers, now part of UQP’s First Nations Classics series. Showcasing Wagan Watson’s imaginative brilliance, this publication is a stunning collection of exhilarating poems, urban songlines and ancestral ties that have become the hallmarks of this poet.
Free events
Location: University of Queensland Art Museum

Midnight Sonnets: Taylor Swift and Shakespeare

18 September 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Professor Liam Semler will explore the intriguing parallels between Swift and Shakespeare as seen online and in classrooms.
Free event
Location: Avalon Theatre

Genetics of taste: exploring the art and science of flavour

15 September 2024 3:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join us for an exciting journey into the world of taste with Dr. Daniel Hwang and Elizabeth Willing as they explore how genetics and art shape the way we experience flavour. Discover the science behind your unique taste preferences and dive into the creative side of food as an art form.
Cost: Cost: $17 – 20% discount code for UQ staff and alumni using UQ20
Location: Riverside Green (ANZ Festival Garden)

Mozart: Requiem

15 September 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Experience Mozart’s awe inspiring Requiem with Dane Lam, UQ Symphony Orchestra, UQ Choir, Brisbane Chorale and local high school students at QPAC’s Concert Hall.
Adult $35, Concession $23, Student/Children $17 plus $7.20 transaction fee
Location: QPAC Concert Hall

UQ ChangeMakers: does the 4-day week work?

11 September 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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How would a 4-day week change your life? As more and more large organisations around the world experiment with the 4-day model, debate continues around the likelihood of broader adoption – and whether it really works.

Ted Evans Public Policy Lecture: Here to help - the role of economics in tackling contemporary policy challenges

11 September 2024 5:15pm–7:30pm
 
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Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood will present the 2024 Ted Evans Public Policy Lecture. She will discuss how policy making has changed and the way in which economics has evolved to better assist policy making, including the better use of data, more diverse frameworks, and stronger economic institutions.
Free event
Customs House, Brisbane City

3T Event: ecology tour of the redeveloped UQ Lakes

11 September 2024 10:00am–11:45am
 
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Join our student-led tour as we explore the ecology behind the redeveloped lake and learn about the life that calls our campus home, followed by morning tea in the Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre.

The 67th Annual E. S. Meyers Memorial Lecture

8 September 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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Join UQ's Medical Society for The 67th E.S. Meyers Memorial Lecture, with keynote speaker; Dr Jana Pittman.

Join Team UQ at Bridge to Brisbane (B2B)

8 September 2024 6:00am–5:00pm
 
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Entries for Bridge to Brisbane are now open and we hope you’ll consider lacing up your runners to support UQ in the race.

Sketch

5 September 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Experience world premieres of diverse new works, blending genres and inspirations, performed by members of Sketch.

Speaking from within

29 August 2024 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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Associate Professors Fiona Foley and Stephanie Gilbert, both practicing historians, engage with the complexities of speaking from within and being heard.
Free event
Location: Room 206, Steele Building (3), UQ St Lucia

Making theatrical empires: nineteenth-century women

27 August 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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Presented by the renowned international scholar, Professor Kate Newey – step into a world where the stage was set for revolutionary change and uncover the untold stories of women who transformed global popular culture.
Free event
Location: Avalon Theatre St Lucia

Heron Island Research Station alumni tour

23 August 2024 9:00am–25 August 2024 3:00pm
 
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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.

From Goddard to the Ethiopian Highlands and back with wildlife filmmaker, Dr Chadden Hunter

21 August 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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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

UQ Talks Sport: what it takes to achieve Paralympic glory

20 August 2024 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
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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.
Tickets: $35
Location: UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane

Crafty Party with Hiromi Tango

8 August 2024 6:00pm–8:30pm
 
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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

UQ Talks: (re)designing Brisbane for 2032

6 August 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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UQ Talks brings together experts in town planning, economics and sociology to discuss how Brisbane can play the Games just right.
Free online event

BrisScience - adventures in exotic animal medicine

5 August 2024 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us at BrisScience to hear about Dr Bob Doneley's weird and wonderful adventures in exotic animal medicine.
Free event
Location: The Edge, State Library of Queensland

George Watson Public Lecture

5 August 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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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

Public seminar - Goori Du'gool-yah (Aboriginal Heart Talk) with Winyuba and Gaiarbau on Languages, Culture, Country

2 August 2024 2:00pm–3:30pm
 
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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

UQ Finance Roundtable 2024 – navigating the current: capital flows around shifting geopolitics

2 August 2024 11:45am–1:30pm
 
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In an era where geopolitical events heavily influence market dynamics, this year’s Finance Roundtable delves into the intricate relationship between global capital flows and geo-political developments.
Location: River Room, Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane, 4000, Australia
Tickets start at $100

Smart money strategies

1 August 2024 6:30pm–7:15pm
 
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Whether you're new to budgeting or looking to refine your skills, join Courtney Crawford, Financial Planner at Financial Aspirations (Bachelor of Economics '07) as she provides some tools and insights to take control of your finances.
Free online event

Cheese and Chats: revolutionising heart transplantation

23 July 2024 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
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At this event, UQ experts will share their bold vision to revolutionise heart transplantation. Hear the stories of three people intimately involved in the process: the surgeon, the patient and the storyteller—Professor David McGiffin, Kate Phillips and Lauren Kelly.
Location: UQ Brisbane City
Cost: $35

Opening Night: Hoda Afshar: A Curve is a Broken Line

19 July 2024 6:00pm–9:00pm
 
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Join us to celebrate the launch of UQ Art Museum’s latest exhibitions, including Hoda Afshar: A Curve is a Broken Line.

UQ NAIDOC Week: 'Reflections on the Referendum' keynote lecture by Professor Megan Davis

10 July 2024 3:00pm–5:00pm
 
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This year’s NAIDOC Week theme for 2024 is "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud", honouring the enduring strength and vitality of Indigenous cultures. Following the result of last year's Referendum, we are more driven than ever to keep the flame alight and the movement going with this keynote lecture, "Reflections on the Referendum" from distinguished constitutional lawyer and expert in public law, Professor Megan Davis.
Stacks of coins with small toy pigs on top.

Superannuation essentials 

3 July 2024 6:30pm–7:15pm
 
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Join Ian White, Super Consultant at UniSuper, for a webinar designed to demystify the fundamentals of superannuation.

Celebrating Female Composers concert

1 July 2024 6:00pm–7:00pm
 
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Join us for a special concert celebrating the works of female composers. A student-led initiative, Celebrating Music Concert Series presents its Celebrating Female Composers concert.
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UQ ChangeMakers: can you separate the art from the artist?

27 June 2024 5:30pm–7:00pm
 
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In an age when the actions and beliefs of creators are under closer scrutiny, we're faced with the question: can you separate the art from the artist? Our panel of ChangeMakers experts will explore whether our appreciation of art tacitly endorses the behaviours or beliefs of its maker, or if there exists a pathway to reclaiming these creations for ourselves.
Free event
Locations: online sessions in North America and Asia-Pacific

UQ ChangeMakers: Can you separate art from the artist? [North America time zone]

25 June 2024 7:00pm–8:00pm
 
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In an age when the actions and beliefs of creators are under closer scrutiny, we're faced with the question: can you separate the art from the artist? The session will commence at 7pm New York / Nashville / Washington DC / Santiago time.

Discover postgraduate Biostatistics

24 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Learn to apply statistics in exciting and versatile ways to modern health problems. At this event you'll get the information you need to successfully apply for postgraduate study and develop your career.
Free event
Online

UQ Sport: Kids Holiday Camp

24 June 2024 8:00am–5 July 2024 5:30pm
 
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Experience vacation care like never before with our Kids Holiday Camp. We guarantee that they’ll be active, happy, and learning something new during their time with us!

Fulbright Scholarships

21 June 2024 4:45pm–1 July 2024 11:00pm
 
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Applications are now open for the Fulbright Scholarships. Take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution in 2025/26. The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to Australian citizens across all career stages.

Discover postgraduate Geographic Information Science

20 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Boost your employability in a wide range of industries with postgraduate studies in Geographic Information Science. This informative webinar will give you all the information you need start your GIS studies at Australia's #1 university for geographic and environmental sciences (QS World University Rankings 2023).
Free event
Online

Discover postgraduate Molecular Biology

19 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Acquire high level knowledge valuable for both research and industry applications. Join us at this webinar to learn more about your postgraduate study options in Molecular Biology at Australia's #1 institution for biological sciences.
Free event
Online

3T Event: what proposed aged care means testing could mean for the ageing population

19 June 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
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Join Professor Brenda Gannon, Professor, School of Economics, Faculty of BEL, who will use evidence-based research to unpack the recommendations of the Taskforce report, and the current draft National Strategy for the Care and Support Economy.
Cost: $15
Location: St Lucia campus

Shaping change: accelerating the decarbonisation of road freight transport

18 June 2024 5:00pm–7:15pm
 
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We are pleased to extend a special invitation to attend an event on how to decarbonize the road freight transport sector using a data-driven approach, featuring a keynote presentation by UQ Visiting Scholar Professor Gordon Wilmsmeier from the Kühne Logistics University (KLU), Germany and Universidad de los Andes, Colombia, followed by a showcase of road freight transport decarbonisation tools for public and private sectors, hosted by The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Infrastructure Research Hub.
Free event
Location: UQ Brisbane City 308 Queen St

Discover postgraduate Financial Mathematics

18 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Develop cutting-edge skills in Financial Mathematics with postgraduate study at The University of Queensland. This session is the perfect opportunity to understand your study options in a specialist field.
Free event
Online

Discover postgraduate Food Science and Technology

17 June 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
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Further your career in one of the world's largest industries. Now's the time to gain in-demand skills through postgraduate study at Australia's #1 university for food science and technology (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023)
Free event
Online

Language courses at UQ Brisbane City

17 June 2024 4:00pm–1 August 2024 5:00pm
 
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Back by popular demand, join us for the next 'Learn a language' at The Atrium. In partnership with UQ Institute of Modern Languages (IML), we're launching another 5-week language short courses for beginners starting in June.
Cost: $275 for 5 classes
Location: UQ Brisbane City

Discover postgraduate Environmental Health Sciences

13 June 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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Learn about study options that will help you develop skills to address some of the most important challenges of our time. You can help manage modern environmental health risks.

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.
Free event
Location: online

BrisScience - what are asteroids made of?

10 June 2024 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
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Join us at our next BrisScience to learn what asteroids are made of and hear about the origins of the solar system.
Free evnts
Location: The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Bank

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.
Free event
Online

How to create a 'healthy' business

6 June 2024 6:00pm–8:00pm
 
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A panel led networking event for alumni interested in learning from industry leaders about how to develop a successful business in the health sector.
Free events
Location: 308 Queen Street

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.
Free event
Online

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.
Free event
Online

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.
Free event
Online

How the Antiquities Museum got its pots – recent cases and new directions at the RD Milns Antiquities Museum

2 June 2024 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the June Sunday Series lecture, presented by James Donaldson, Manager and Curator, RD Milns Antiquities Museum, titled ‘How the Antiquities Museum got its pots – recent cases and new directions at the RD Milns Antiquities Museum'.
Cost $10
Location: Room E302, Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

Institute of Modern Languages: Winter Survival Courses (June - July 2024)

1 June 2024 3:30pm–31 July 2024 4:30pm
 
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Do you want to start a new language learning journey? Whether it's for business opportunities, travel, connecting with your heritage, engage with people in your local community or simply for enjoyment, our Winter Survival Courses will ensure that your first steps are in the right direction.

Seminar: Myanmar Spring Revolution

1 June 2024 1:00pm–4:00pm
 
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Since the February 2021 military coup, Myanmar has faced an unprecedented political, socioeconomic, human rights and humanitarian crisis.
Free event
Location: GHD Auditorium, AEB Building, UQ St Lucia

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.
Free event
Online

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.
Free event
Online

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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.

The 2024 Rodney Wylie Lecture (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne)

26 March 2024 5:15pm–3 April 2024 7:30pm
 
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The 2024 Rodney Wylie Lecture will be presented by Michel Barnier. Michel is a French politician who served as the European Commission's Head of Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom. Locations: Customs House, Brisbane / State Library Victoria, Melbourne / Customs House, Sydney

ilab Accelerator Pitch Night

21 March 2024 5:30pm–9:00pm
 
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Join UQ Ventures at The Princess Theatre for ilab Accelerator Pitch Night, Thursday 21 March, where UQ’s startup entrepreneurs will present their cutting-edge innovations – from AI-driven platforms and digital cameras to the future of the electrical grid.

Alumni events

15 February 2023 9:45am–10:45am
 
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Alumni events

15 September 2022 3:15pm–4:15pm
 
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Alumni events

10 May 2022 10:15am–11:15am
 
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