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01/09/2026

SEXtember is back and better than ever for the sequel! 🎬🎥

UQ Respect’s STIcons are here to returning to UQ to the good fight and remind you how easy it is to get tested for sexually transmitted infections 🦸 🫯

Come say hello and learn more at one of our four campus-specific Community Days:

💜ST Lucia | 2 September
💜Gatton | 9 September
💜Herston | 17 September
💜Dutton Park | 21 September

🔗 Click the link in our bio out more about the SEXtember 🔗

🎉 Student Health Month is coming to Gatton!Drop by our Student Health Month activation to grab freebies, meet support se...
04/08/2026

🎉 Student Health Month is coming to Gatton!

Drop by our Student Health Month activation to grab freebies, meet support services, and discover simple ways to boost your health and wellbeing. Whether you’re after nutrition tips, mental health support, or just want to see what’s on offer, we’ve got you covered. 💚

📍 Gatton campus: Outside the Foundation Building
🗓️ Wednesday 5 August
🕦 11:30am–1:30pm

See you there! 👋

🔗 Check out the full Student Health Month program via the link in our bio.

🎉 Student Health Month is coming to Gatton!Drop by our Student Health Month activation to grab freebies, meet support se...
04/08/2026

🎉 Student Health Month is coming to Gatton!

Drop by our Student Health Month activation to grab freebies, meet support services, and discover simple ways to boost your health and wellbeing. Whether you’re after nutrition tips, mental health support, or just want to see what’s on offer, we’ve got you covered. 💚

📍 Gatton Campus: Outside the Foundation Building
🗓️ Wednesday 5 August
🕦 11:30am–1:30pm

See you there! 👋

🔗 Check out the full Student Health Month program via the link in our bio.

O-Week might be over 😭 but we’ll back again next Monday for Connect Week 🥳Connect Week (Monday 27 - Friday 31 July) is ...
24/07/2026

O-Week might be over 😭 but we’ll back again next Monday for Connect Week 🥳

Connect Week (Monday 27 - Friday 31 July) is the second part of our Orientation Program, and is designed to help you make friends and get connected 💜

Swipe through to see our highlights for the upcoming events across all four campuses ➡️➡️➡️

🔗 Click the link in our bio to see the full Orientation Program!🔗

🌟 O-Week is only a few days away so we’ve put together a few of our highlights from this semester’s Orientation Program ...
15/07/2026

🌟 O-Week is only a few days away so we’ve put together a few of our highlights from this semester’s Orientation Program 🌟

➡️Swipe through to see what’s on across St Lucia, Dutton Park, Herston and Gatton campuses from Monday 20 to Friday 24 July ➡️

There are so many amazing events, workshops and information sessions happening next week that we couldn’t fit them all here 🤩

Don’t miss out, click the link in our bio to check out the full Orientation Program!

✨ Want to be part of shaping the UQ Experience? Create change and take on the challenge with a Student-Staff Partnership...
02/04/2026

✨ Want to be part of shaping the UQ Experience? Create change and take on the challenge with a Student-Staff Partnership! 🧑‍💻Submissions for Student Staff Partnerships Round 2 are open now and close 24 April. ✨ 
 
Not sure where to start or how to submit your project idea? Come along an SSP information session to learn more about the application process. 
Don’t wait, pitch your project now— click the link in our bio to find out more! 
 

📣 Join us tomorrow for: Human rights and international justice in a fractured world.Amid rising conflict, displacement a...
25/03/2026

📣 Join us tomorrow for: Human rights and international justice in a fractured world.

Amid rising conflict, displacement and democratic decline, Dr Simon Adams will explore what the future of human rights looks like. Drawing on decades of work in global conflict zones, he’ll discuss evolving human rights norms, the pressures on international justice, and Australia’s role in responding to global crises.

📅 Tomorrow - Thursday 26 March
⏰ 1–3pm
📍 Terrace Room, Level 6, Sir Llew Edwards Building, St Lucia campus
🎟 Free for UQ students, staff and alumni
 
Come along to hear from a leading global voice on human rights and international justice.

👀 see link in bio to register or learn more

Building peace in a divided world 🌏To mark the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, join u...
16/03/2026

Building peace in a divided world 🌏To mark the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, join us for a special Speaker Series event featuring Bishop Daniel Abot.

Born in Sudan, Bishop Abot’s experiences of conflict and migration shape his work supporting migrant families and young people in Australia. In this conversation, he will reflect on racism, peace building, and the importance of belonging in multicultural communities.

Moderated by Professor Heather Zwicker (Pro Vice-Chancellor, Campus, Culture and Leadership), the event will include time for discussion and afternoon tea.

📅 Friday 20 March
⏰ 1–3pm
📍 Terrace Room, Level 6, Sir Llew Edwards Building, UQ St Lucia campus
🎟 Free for UQ students, staff and alumni

Places are limited. Register to attend via: https://brnw.ch/21x0Ltz

Uni’s well underway and the vibes are amazing, but let’s be real, it can also feel like a whirlwind.The Meet Your Suppor...
09/03/2026

Uni’s well underway and the vibes are amazing, but let’s be real, it can also feel like a whirlwind.

The Meet Your Support and Services Expo is your chance to pause, reset, and meet the UQ teams who are here to help you before census date sneaks up on the academic calendar.

Come along to:

- Meet peer connectors
- Chat with friendly UQ staff from Student Support and Wellbeing Services, Faculty and more.
- Find the support you didn’t even know you needed
- Enjoy free snacks and giveaways!

You don’t have to navigate uni life solo. We’re here to help.

Find out more: life.uq.edu.au/event/11663/meet-your-support-and-services-expo

Today is International Women's Day (IWD)! This year's theme, Balance the Scales, calls for justice, safety and represent...
08/03/2026

Today is International Women's Day (IWD)! This year's theme, Balance the Scales, calls for justice, safety and representation for all women and girls.

Join us for a keynote address on Thursday 12 March, delivered by Jas Rawlinson, an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and survivor-advocate who empowers changemakers to own their story.

2026 UQ International Women's Day address
🗓️ Thursday 12 March 2026
⏰ 12:30pm for 1–3pm
📍 Auditorium, Level 7, Queensland Brain Institute (79), UQ St Lucia

By participating in IWD 2026, UQ students and staff can contribute to a culture where all members of our community feel safe, respected and empowered.

🔗Click the link below to find out more about IWD events at UQ and register to attend
https://brnw.ch/21x0yaE 🔗

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