Events

Keep an eye out below for our evolving list of events. 
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Recent developments in photovoltaics

19 May 2023 4:00pm5:00pm
Join us to hear from one the world leaders in photovoltaic research for the past 50 years, UQ alumni and UNSW Scientia Professor Martin Green, as he explores the forefront of photovoltaic research and the role solar energy has in mitigating climate change.

Agribusiness postgraduate showcase (online)

18 May 2023 5:00pm6:00pm
Join us for an informative webinar on The University of Queensland's (UQ) agribusiness postgraduate programs. Featuring program staff, this is the perfect opportunity to get answers to your questions. Our agricultural science graduates are in demand, and our postgraduate programs are ideal for developing your skills or helping you to make a career change.

Digital service transformation: pathways to human and economic wellbeing

17 May 2023 5:30pm7:30pm
UQ Service Innovation Alliance co-leads Professor Janet McColl-Kennedy & Associate Professor Christoph Breidbach invite you to the launch of the Digital Service Transformation: Pathways to Human and Economic Wellbeing white paper.

Postgraduate study advice sessions (online, phone, in-person)

15 May 2023 10:00am31 May 2023 6:00pm
The UQ Future Students Australia team is running bookable postgraduate advice sessions for alumni throughout the last two weeks in May. This is a great opportunity to plan your future studies, get help reaching your career goals, or make a change to a new field.

Orchestral Visions

14 May 2023 2:00pm4:00pm
Hear the UQ Symphony in full flight, powerfully evoking visions of place during UQ School of Music's concert on Sunday 14 May 2023.

The Human-AI partnership: how artificial intelligence is changing our world

11 May 2023 5:30pm7:30pm
Join us for an eye-opening discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence on our world! Explore the groundbreaking possibilities of generative AI and its ability to create complex content without human intervention.

Study advice drop-in evening at the Country Universities Centre Maranoa

10 May 2023 6:30pm7:30pm
If you're a UQ alumni living in the Maranoa region, our Future Students staff will be in town Wednesday 10 May running study advice sessions for the community. Come along and discuss your options for returning to study. Location: 57 Bungil Street, Roma QLD

BrisScience: harnessing the power of AI and light – pathogen control in the 21st century

8 May 2023 6:30pm7:30pm
Imagine a fast, needle-free malaria and Dengue fever detection tool that could help save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, globally.

Friends of Antiquity: Sunday Series

7 May 2023 2:00pm4:00pm
Join us for the May Sunday Series event titled: Roman Women and the Law, presented by Dr Kit Morrell,  ARC DECRA Fellow, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, The University of Queensland.

"We Are Electric": artist talks & UQ School of Music performance

6 May 2023 3:00pm6:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon of free floor talks with artists Megan Cope, Michaela Gleave and Yasmin Smith followed by a live performance of Cope's sound installation "Untitled (Death Song)". Then join us in the Art Museum's Foyer for free food and drinks following the talks and performance.

MBA information event (online)

4 May 2023 12:00pm1:00pm
Join us to find out more about why our MBA is ranked #1 overall in Australia and #1 internationally for its quality of students*. The session will be presented by our MBA Director, Associate Professor Nicole Hartley.

Sustainable energy live Q&A Webinar A

3 May 2023 8:00am9:00am
Discover the key features of UQ's Sustainable Energy programs, including flexible study options, program structure, employability and networking opportunities.
Three books with headphones holding them together.

Industry Panel – Recovery in the Arts

29 April 2023 1:45pm4:00pm
Join a panel of Queensland’s cultural leaders as they tackle the tough questions about the future of our arts industries. This free event is being presented by the UQ Centre for Critical and Creative Writing and will be held alongside the UQ Alumni Book Fair.
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UQ Alumni Book Fair: family fun day

29 April 2023 9:00am5:00pm
Join us on Saturday 29 April for a family day at the UQ Alumni Book Fair, including face painting, storytelling and a gelato cart!
Three old books tied with a pink ribbon.

UQ Alumni Rare Book Auction

28 April 2023 6:30pm9:00pm
Join us as hundreds of works go under the hammer in 2023, including a remarkable first-edition copy of Winnie-the-Pooh and books from as early as the 1700s!

UQ Alumni Book Fair® (in person)

28 April 2023 9:00am1 May 2023 3:00pm
More than 110,000 books, magazines, vinyl records, videos, DVDs and other pre-loved goodies will be available at this year’s UQ Alumni Book Fair®, helping us raise funds for UQ student scholarships.

Dine like it's 1747 at Patina at Alumni Court

26 April 2023 11:30am28 April 2023 8:30pm
Want to go back in time? Now is your chance - Patina at UQ Alumni Court is whipping up a 275-year-old pudding recipe and 161-year-old salmon recipe, to celebrate the UQ Alumni Rare Book Auction.
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Solar eclipse on campus

20 April 2023 1:45pm3:45pm
A rare opportunity to witness a breathtaking celestial phenomenon - a partial solar eclipse in the heart of UQ St Lucia.

Net Zero Australia: Final results from a ground-breaking study (online and in person)

19 April 2023 6:00pm9:30pm
Public release of final findings from the Net Zero Australia study, how Australia can work towards net zero emissions by 2050. Location: The Long Room, Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane

MBA information session (in-person)

19 April 2023 5:30pm7:30pm
Join us at Customs House to find out more about why our MBA is ranked #1 overall in Australia and #1 internationally for its quality of students*. The session will be presented by our MBA Director, Associate Professor Nicole Hartley.

3T Event: IMB under the microscope

19 April 2023 1:00pm3:00pm
Join us to hear from leading professors and researchers who are undertaking ground-breaking research, before embarking on a tour of the Institute of Molecular Biosciences.

308 Queen Street building and history tour

19 April 2023 7:30am31 December 2023 8:30am
Each month join UQ alum Keith Treschman (BSc '71, BA '79) on a building history tour to explore the historical significance of 308 Queen Street.

Yom HaShoah - 2023 Holocaust Remembrance Day

17 April 2023 5:45pm7:30pm
This year’s commemoration will focus specifically on the 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, a powerful example of resistance and action in the face of oppression during the Holocaust.

The Macrossan Lecture

30 March 2023 5:15pm8:00pm
In 2023, a new Macrossan lecture series is to be established by The TC Beirne School of Law and the UQ Law Association (UQLA). It is proposed that annual public lectures will be given in the Banco Court of the Supreme Court of Queensland, to celebrate the commencement of each academic year. In the spirit of the original lecture series, distinguished Australians will be invited to address varied topics of public importance.

UQ young alumni Welcome to 2023

29 March 2023 6:00pm8:00pm
Get your uni friends together for after-work drinks and try your hand at Shuffleboard, the newest craze to hit Brisbane (think air hockey but better!). Bring along a friend or work colleague, and make some new connections – everyone is welcome.

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