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UQ Giving Day: 21 October 2020

Because of you, the good does not stop at UQ.

Thanks to you, in 2020, we have achieved great things. We've helped to fast-track a COVID-19 vaccine, supported students experiencing financial hardship and accelerated many other important causes at UQ.



 

 
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UQ Giving Day - UQ's response to COVID-19

This event took place on UQ Giving Day 2020 on Wednesday 21 October. In this webinar, we ventured behind the scenes of UQ’s COVID-19 vaccine team, to learn more about the development of this promising vaccine candidate and the next steps towards manufacturing.

We also explored how our global community of ChangeMakers have stepped in to support UQ’s research and community outreach during the pandemic – from mental health intervention, to providing meals, emergency accommodation and financial grants to the most needy in our community.

Speakers
Professor Deborah Terry AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, UQ
Professor Trent Munro, Senior Group Leader, Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology; and Director, COVID-19 vaccine project, UQ
Professor Stuart Carney, Deputy executive Dean and Medical Dean, Faculty of Medicine, UQ

Moderator
Ms Jennifer Karlson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Advancement), UQ

A story of philanthropy

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COVID-19 - UQ Students Emergency Support Fund
Many of our students and their families are facing the overwhelming impact of COVID-19 including job loss, uncertainty and unforeseen expenses. Your gift will be matched by the University and directed to UQ students experiencing significant hardship.
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Because of you, we can continue to do good in this world. Bringing together the best and brightest to tackle, head on, some of the world’s greatest challenges. Join us this Giving Day and support a UQ cause important to you.
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