Events

This timeless masterpiece, brimming with wit, charm, and stunning melodies, promises an unforgettable night, showcasing the UQ School of Music's finest vocalists and instrumentalists.
Location: Opera Queensland Studio

The 2024 Gatton Back to College Weekend will be held from Friday 29 November to Sunday 1 December, hosted by the UQ Gatton Past Students Association.

This symposium is convened by Verónica Tello with presentations by Tello, Helen Hughes, Tristen Harwood, Ellie Buttrose, Astrid Lorange and Andrew Brooks.
Free event
UQ Art Museum St Lucia campus

This annual forum provides an opportunity for representatives from industry, research institutions and government departments to come together to discuss the latest developments and opportunities in the battery sector. This is a chance to share, collaborate and contribute to the future of this rapidly changing and dynamic industry. The event is proudly supported by the Queensland Government and The University of Queensland.

Join us for the next Cheese and Chats event, where an expert panel of doctors and researchers will present their bold vision for advancing health equity.

Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes tour at the home of Queensland Ballet, the Thomas Dixon Centre, with the opportunity to partake in an optional ballet class. The event will include morning tea.
Cost$15

This year’s Oration will feature keynote speaker Professor Fiona Simpson, leader of the Cancer Therapy Group at the Frazer Institute. She will share insights into how ideas from basic cell biology have been developed into clinical trials, offering new hope in the battle against cancer drug resistance.
Free event
Location: Auditorium, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba

Join UQ and special guest Terri Irwin AM at Australia Zoo for a morning of fascinating talks and family fun in celebration of the life and legacy of Steve Irwin. Enjoy early access to the zoo for a special breakfast featuring kid-friendly talks from conservation experts. Sold out - waiting list only.

Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day at LeadHers Rise!

Nature vs nurture. Who wins in the battle against pandemics, chronic disease and lingering disorders like immune deficiency and Long COVID?
Free event
Location: Customs House

Our expert panel will share their predictions for the coming 4 years, and the potential impact for Australia.

Mark your calendars for Friday 8 November! UQ's premier event of the year, the UQ Rugby Benefit is moving to London in 2024!
Location: Drapers Hall, Throgmorton Avenue, London EC2N 2AN

Come together with engineering alumni, industry partners, student leaders and EAIT Faculty representatives for an evening of drinks, canapés and great conversation, hosted by the UQ Women in Engineering Alumni Ambassador Council.
Tickets are $35 per person (plus GST). Your ticket includes a three-hour premium drinks and canapés package.
The Atrium, UQ Brisbane City, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane 4000

Join Associate Professor Artem Pulemotov from the School of Mathematics and Physics as he shares a unique exploration of mathematical symmetry, brought to life with a special performance from musical ensemble Topology.
Free event
Location: Customs House

Are you ready to make your next career move? A UQ MBA may be just what you need to take the next step. Join one of our information events to explore how an MBA can help you reach your career goals.
Online event

Join UQ’s Friends of Antiquity for the annual RD Milns Memorial Lecture, presented by Professor Deborah Brown, titled ‘Antiquity's answers to modern anxieties'.
Cost: $10
Location: Room E302 Forgan Smith Building, St Lucia campus

UQ Sport invites you to celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of our past and present student-athletes at the 2024 UQ Blues Awards Dinner.
Tickets: $110pp (excludes booking fee)
Location: Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane

Take your venture to the next level with UQ Ventures ilab Accelerator: Chapter 1 2025 program. During the three-month program, each startup receives a $15,000 investment to help get your startup ready for the market. Get your application in 18 November.

Join a group of trekkers walking from the 31 of October to the 4 of November in the Blue Mountains to raise funds to support the fight against dementia. All of the funds raised support the Alastair Rushworth Endowment Fund at the Queensland Brain Institute that assists a PhD student.

This in-person event is your chance to hear about study pathways, course flexibility, scholarships and more.
Free event
Location: The Pavilion (53C) Building 53C, UQ St Lucia

Join the School of Social Science for an enlightening event that explores how Indigenous archaeology is reshaping the field by integrating Indigenous knowledge and practices.
Free event
Location: GHD Auditorium, Level 3, Advanced Engineering Building (49), UQ St Lucia

Join us for lunch at Husk Distillery where you’ll hear out about the chemistry behind rum flavour profiles before enjoying a tour & tasting.
Location: Husk Farm Distillery 1152 Dulguigan Road North Tumbulgum, NSW 2490
Cost: $60 adults $30 (under 18)
Note time is adjusted for AEDT - actual time for the event in NSW is 12:30–2:30PM

Join us for a fun behind-the-scenes tour at M-Arts Precinct, followed by delicious coffee and cake.
Location: M|Arts Precinct 105 Wollumbin Street Murwillumbah, NSW 2484
Cost: $15
Note time is adjusted for AEDT - actual time for the event in NSW is 11AM–12PM

Join us at one of our three events happing over the weekend of 26-27 October in the Tweed region. A behind-the-scenes tour at M-Arts Precinct, lunch at Husk Distillery and an exclusive morning tea and guided tour of the Tweed Regional Gallery.

Are you ready to make your next career move? A UQ MBA may be just what you need to take the next step. Join one of our information events to explore how an MBA can help you reach your career goals.