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The University of Queensland established The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit in 1985 as a commitment to the learning, discovery and engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The ATSIS Unit strongly supports the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and recognises the enormous contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and perspectives bring to UQ’s Learning, Discovery and Engagement activities.

UQ Giving Day is coming up on Wednesday 21 October 2026, but donations are open now! Give today to the Aboriginal and To...
08/10/2026

UQ Giving Day is coming up on Wednesday 21 October 2026, but donations are open now! Give today to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Endowment.

Your support will empower promising Indigenous students to achieve their aspirations through a world-class university education. You can donate anytime until 21 October!

To donate, visit the link in the comments section πŸ’œ

Join us for Navigating the Intersections: Ally Network Reconciliation Panel, bringing together staff, students and allie...
06/10/2026

Join us for Navigating the Intersections: Ally Network Reconciliation Panel, bringing together staff, students and allies from UQ's Q***r, Disabled and First Nations communities to explore identity, visibility, safety and allyship through an intersectional lens.

πŸ“…Wednesday 14 October 2026, 1:30pm-3:30pm
πŸ“275 Tutorial Room, Global Change Institute, UQ St Lucia

Hear from an outstanding panel of UQ staff and students sharing their lived experiences and perspectives:

πŸ’œ Professor Stephanie Gilbert

Professor and Associate Dean (Indigenous Engagement), UQ Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. She is a leading scholar whose research spans the Stolen Generations, body dysphoria, Indigenous peoples and epigenetics, and the Indigenisation of university curricula.

πŸ’œ Zamira Tyson

Senior Research Technician, Blak and Proud Project, UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health. A proud Nunukul and Nughi woman, community development practitioner, and member of the LGBTQIA+ Brotherboy and Sistergirl community.

πŸ’œ Aaliyah Vaughan

Student Representative, UQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit (ATSIS Unit). Aaliyah is a Bidjara and Ugurapul woman and a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice student at UQ.

πŸ’œ Quinn Botfield - Q***r Officer, UQ Union Q***r Collective.

2026 Q***r Officer, UQ Union Q***r Collective, with a strong focus on intersectionality and advocacy across diverse communities.

πŸ’œ Desh Wilson - Q***r Officer, UQ Union Q***r Collective.

2026 Q***r Officer, UQ Union Q***r Collective, passionate about creating more accessible and inclusive spaces, particularly at the intersection of racial and q***r identities.

This conversation will highlight the importance of listening, learning and building meaningful allyship across communities.

Register via the link in the comments section!

Today is Indigenous Literacy Day!The University of Queensland is proud to support The Indigenous Literacy Foundation and...
01/09/2026

Today is Indigenous Literacy Day!

The University of Queensland is proud to support The Indigenous Literacy Foundation and its important work to improve literacy outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in remote and regional communities.

πŸ“š Join us at the Great Book Swap Book Stall today from 10am to 2pm at Student Central. Pick up a book and help make a difference.

Can't make it to the stall? You can still support the cause by donating via the link in the comments.

Every book and every donation helps create opportunities through literacy. ❀️

Put your hand up if you needed a little more time to apply for InspireU Discover πŸ™‹Good news! Registrations have been ext...
26/08/2026

Put your hand up if you needed a little more time to apply for InspireU Discover πŸ™‹

Good news! Registrations have been extended until Sunday 6 September.

InspireU Discover gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 7-9 the chance to spend a day at UQ exploring campus, making connections and taking the first steps into their future.

πŸ“ UQ Gatton | 29 September
πŸ“ UQ St Lucia | 2 October

Please share with family, friends and community members who may be interested.

Find out more in the comments section!

18/08/2026

While Cassandra leads the ATSIS Unit and supports the team's work across the University, she's also developed a reputation for being a great sport when it comes to appearing in content...

when she gets the call-up πŸ˜…

I'd be jumping for joy too if I was heading to InspireU Discover next month!InspireU Discover gives Aboriginal and Torre...
16/08/2026

I'd be jumping for joy too if I was heading to InspireU Discover next month!

InspireU Discover gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 7-9 the chance to spend a day at UQ exploring campus, making connections and taking the first steps into their future.

πŸ“ UQ Gatton | 29 September
πŸ“ UQ St Lucia | 2 October

Registrations close Sunday 23 August.

Please share with family, friends and community members who may be interested.

Find out more in the comments section!

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13/08/2026

We caught everyone in the photo...
..and now we've caught your attention πŸ‘€

Future Leaders starts this Friday at 12pm.

See you there?

Register via the link in bio.

Dr (Aunty) Pat Anderson AO's very impactful and heartfelt NAIDOC keynote address is now available to view online. ▢️ To ...
27/07/2026

Dr (Aunty) Pat Anderson AO's very impactful and heartfelt NAIDOC keynote address is now available to view online.

▢️ To watch the video, see the link in the comments section.

26/07/2026

A difficult choice was put to the Student Success Team... πŸ˜…

Join us at our Connect Week lunches and connect with fellow students, ATSIS Unit staff, CareerTrackers and the Aurora Foundation.

πŸ“ St Lucia – Tuesday 28 July
πŸ“ Gatton – Wednesday 29 July

We hope to see you there.

23/07/2026

Meet Deb, Team Leader of the Student Success Team.

Deb works closely with students throughout their university journey, helping them navigate challenges and make the most of their time at UQ.

She's also become a regular feature in our content whenever we need a volunteer πŸ˜„

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Level 2, Bookshop Building (4), Staff House Road, The University Of
St Lucia, QLD
4072

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