Alumni and Community

Young alumni community

Meet your UQ young alumni community

The program is led by our UQ Young Alumni Board – creating events by young alumni, for young alumni. We host a mix of in-person and online experiences throughout the year. We hope to see you there.

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Alumni benefits
Explore the full range of benefits available to UQ alumni, including mentorship opportunities, professional development, exclusive discounts and free access to a co-working space in Brisbane’s CBD.
Past young alumni event recordings
Missed an event? Catch up anytime with our library of on-demand young alumni webinars.
UQ Alumni Travel Program
Explore the world with your fellow UQ alumni. Each tour is led by a UQ academic host, providing an exclusive and enriching travel experience. Discover our upcoming tours.
Young Alumni Board
The Young Alumni Board are passionate UQ alumni who shape our program’s events, programs and opportunities. Meet the board.

Young alumni events

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 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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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).

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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)

 


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