Alumni

An image of UQ Alumni Book Fair rare book co-convenors Jan Thompson and Anne Mullins surrounded by books.

Neverending story: the incredible journey of a donated book

Published on: 19 April 2023

What's the story behind the hundreds of thousands of books donated to UQ Alumni Book Fair each year? Did the previous reader enjoy it the way you did. Did they like the same characters and did they lend it to a loved one? Follow the incredible journey of a donated book.

The inside cover and contents page of the Art and Cookery. The pages are browned and faded.

We tried a 275-year-old dumpling recipe!

Published on: 30 March 2023

As UQ prepares for the annual Alumni Book Fair and Rare Book Auction, 'Contact' stumbled upon some centuries-old cookbooks and decided to recreate some classic recipes. Do these delicacies still hold up today? We’ve got the scoop.

An illustrated image from 'Bluey' depicting the The Heeler family in Brisbane.

The rise and rise of 'Bluey'

Published on: 30 March 2023

Ahead of the release of highly anticipated new episodes of 'Bluey' on April 9, 'Contact' chats to a UQ alum who works behind the scenes at Ludo Studio, the Brisbane-based production company behind the world’s favourite blue heeler.

Ellie Buttrose in the Queensland Art Gallery Watermall.

Creating ripples on the world stage

Published on: 17 March 2023

UQ alum Ellie Buttrose is putting Australian art in the spotlight as curator for the 2024 Venice Biennale.

Tales from the reef

Published on: 10 March 2023

On the southern side of the Great Barrier Reef lies a marine wonderland of unparalleled beauty. Contact spoke to Heron Island researchers and visitors for our latest stop on the UQ Regional Roadshow to hear their most amazing tales from the reef.

Innovation for a gender equal future

Published on: 7 March 2023

Every year on 8 March, communities around the world celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) – recognising the significant contributions and achievements of women, and rallying to accelerate gender equity in a range of social, cultural, political and economic arenas.

UQ alum Brett Clark competing in the Antarctic Ice Marathon on 13 December 2022.

Ice runner: UQ alum conquers Antarctica for a marathon cause

Published on: 22 February 2023

UQ alum Brett Clark has put his body and life on the line to complete 7 marathons on 7 continents. Contact spoke to Clark about his dice with frostbite in Antarctica, his narrow escape from injury during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, and the personal motivation driving his quest.

An image of some of the cast members of Better Date Than Never.

Meet the creative brains behind 'Better Date Than Never'

Published on: 13 February 2023

'Contact' goes behind the scenes of the hit TV series 'Better Date than Never' with executive producer and UQ alum Karina Holden to learn how she brought the show to life and why everyone has fallen in love with the cast.

An image of Lei and Andrew on their wedding day eating at the UQ Pizza Cafe.

Love at UQ 2023

Published on: 13 February 2023

Welcome to Love at UQ – our annual celebration of all the connections that university life brings. This Valentine's Day, Contact is sharing the stories of alumni who came to UQ for an education and found love as well.

An image of a pizza box resting on a wooden table. On the lid of the box it reads, 'Think outside the box'.

Ingredients for a successful communications campaign

Published on: 8 February 2023

UQ alum and Domino’s Chief Communications and Corporate Affairs Officer for Australia and New Zealand Rhiannon Frater discusses what it’s like to have pizza on the mind all day and breaks down one of the tastiest public relations ideas to ever come out of the box with the dots.