Wednesday 25 March 

The Gold Coast Regional Roadshow will bring together business, industry and community stakeholders for a Building Business Excellence Masterclass – delivered by UQ Executive Education in partnership with Business Chamber Queensland. This is the first of 4 workshops in the series for 2026, designed to bring UQ’s expertise into the regions to support local business prosperity.

Register for the Building Business Excellence Masterclass here

We will also meet with local government representatives and other community members to strengthen relationships and explore further collaboration opportunities.

Thursday 23 April 

The Sunshine Coast Regional Roadshow will bring together business, industry and community stakeholders for a Building Business Excellence Masterclass – delivered by UQ Executive Education in partnership with Business Chamber Queensland. This is the second of 4 workshops in the 2026 series, designed to bring UQ’s expertise into the regions to support local business prosperity.

Register for the Building Business Excellence Masterclass here

We will also meet with local government representatives and community members with the aim of strengthening relationships and exploring further collaboration opportunities.

Wednesday 29–Thursday 30 April 

The Rockhampton and Gladstone Regional Roadshow will be a chance to reconnect with existing partners and explore opportunities for future collaboration and investment.

A major focus will be on strengthening relationships with schools in Rockhampton, with an emphasis on educational equity. This includes increasing awareness of pathways to UQ and progressing conversations about student placements.

Wednesday 13–Thursday 14 May

We look forward to returning to Townsville and Charters Towers. This year we will focus on strengthening relationships with local councils, government stakeholders, donors, alumni and the broader community, while exploring new collaboration opportunities. Activities will include government meetings and networking and school engagement in Charters Towers through strategic meetings.

Tuesday 19–Monday 25 May

We return once more to Winton and Longreach for activities aligned with the Festival of Outback Opera. Celebrating the involvement of UQ School of Music staff and students, highlights include the Dark Sky Serenade in Winton and the Singing in the Night performance in Longreach, while pop-up music events and pre-gala engagements in each location provide an opportunity to reconnect with locals and key stakeholders. 

Thursday 11–Saturday 14 June 

The Mt Isa and Cloncurry Regional Roadshow supports our ongoing engagement with communities across North West Queensland through education, entrepreneurship, government and community-focused activities.

The program will include strategic engagement with schools in Mt Isa to discuss UQ’s educational equity initiatives, meetings with local government representatives and community members, and a UQ stand at the Cloncurry Show in partnership with our local The Queensland Commitment Ambassador.  

Wednesday 22–Thursday 23 July 

This will be the Community Engagement team’s first visit to the Mackay region as part of the Regional Roadshow program. The visit will focus on initiating broad engagement with local leaders while bringing visibility to existing partnerships.

A strategic roundtable discussion will bring UQ’s Vice-Chancellor and President together with local leaders to understand the priorities for the region and how UQ can support the community.

An alumni and community event will offer a chance to connect with more of our local UQ alumni and strengthen our engagement across Mackay.

And the third of 4 workshops in Building Business Excellence Masterclass – Building Competitive Advantage – will be delivered by UQ Executive Education in partnership with Business Chamber Queensland.

Register for the Building Business Excellence Masterclass here

Monday 3–Wednesday 5 August

The Cherbourg and Kingaroy Regional Roadshow will be the Community Engagement team’s first official visit to these communities as part of the Regional Roadshow program. The visit will build on existing UQ relationships and support new connections with local leaders, alumni and the broader community.

In Cherbourg, we will work with the UQ Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Behavioural Sciences’ Indigenous Engagement team to connect with local Elders, schools and businesses, to understand their priorities and ensure they directly shape the future of UQ engagement initiatives in the community.

Thursday 13–Saturday 15 August 

The Cairns Regional Roadshow will build on UQ’s first visit to the region last year, continuing engagement with local government, community, alumni and partners across a range of activities. The program will support the launch of National Science Week, highlight UQ research and focus on strengthening relationships and collaboration opportunities in the region.

Saturday 19–Sunday 20 September 

The Toowoomba Regional Roadshow will once again feature our annual Boyce Gardens event during Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. With guided tours around the gardens led by UQ academics and live music to boost the atmosphere, the free family-friendly event brings together our alumni and the broader Toowoomba community as we showcase UQ’s presence in the region.

We will also host local leaders and UQ collaborators to celebrate existing partnerships and strengthen the opportunities for collaboration in the region in future.

Thursday 8–Saturday 10 October 

The Wide Bay Regional Roadshow will engage communities across Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay through activities with local government, schools, alumni and community stakeholders. The program will provide opportunity to strengthen already established connections and collaborations and unearth new opportunities, while recognising the diversity and strengths of the Wide Bay region.

Wednesday 21 October 

The Longreach Regional Roadshow will bring together business, industry and community stakeholders for a Building Business Excellence Masterclass – delivered by UQ Executive Education in partnership with Business Chamber Queensland. This is the third time we have brought business innovation workshops to Longreach and is the final of 4 workshops in the 2026 series, all designed to support local business prosperity.

Register for the Building Business Excellence Masterclass here

Meetings with local government representatives and community members will also strengthen relationships and explore further collaboration opportunities.

Dates TBC

Regional Roadshow activities across Ipswich, West Moreton, Logan and Redlands will support ongoing engagement with schools, government and community stakeholders. The program will focus on education pathways, technology and innovation, and community connection through sport, including UQ’s collaboration with UiLab and sponsorship of the Queensland Firebirds.