UQ Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

27/05/2026

Have you seen the Anthropology Museum's latest exhibit, Shields: Design and functionality exhibition?

If not, we highly recommend you join the team tomorrow for a special event with artist Paul B**g.

View the exhibition, hear from the artist about his artistic practice and deep commitment to cultural storytelling. Followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to view the exhibition in your own time.

Limited seats available, please register for a ticket to attend and for catering purposes: https://events.humanitix.com/artist-talk-paul-bong

📆Thursday 28 May
⌚11:00am to 12:00pm followed by light lunch
📍UQ Anthropology Museum, Level 1, Michie Building (9) UQ St Lucia

19/05/2026

‘Tamarra: A Story of Termites on Gurindji Country’ has received international recognition, selected for the IBBY-UNESCO Collection of Remarkable Books for Young Readers in Indigenous and Endangered Languages.

The book was a collaborative project between Felicity Meakins from the UQ School of Languages and Cultures, Gurindji people and a microbiologist.

The honour adds to a growing list of accolades for ‘Tamarra’, including the 2024 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature. 📚

Congratulations to Felicity and the entire team on this wonderful achievement. 👏

18/05/2026

Who’s joining us in June for the first Swahili course at the UQ Institute of Modern Languages?

The Winter Survival Courses are a fun, practical way to pick up the basics of a new language before travelling, or meeting the in-laws😉

Places are still available in Swahili, Finnish, Hebrew and Indonesian. https://iml.uq.edu.au/learn-language/winter-courses-2026

11/05/2026

UQ journalism student Jack Young is heading to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after being selected for the International Olympic Committee’s prestigious Young Reporters Programme. 🏅

One of just 15 emerging journalists chosen worldwide, Jack will report from the Games alongside international media professionals at the first Olympic event ever held in Africa, following in the footsteps of his mum, who worked at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

Congratulations Jack! An incredible opportunity and well-deserved recognition. 👏🌍 https://brnw.ch/21x2n4P

09/05/2026

Mother’s Day celebrates the vital role mothers play within our families and communities. It is often a day of recognition, appreciation and connection. However, for some young mothers, the experience of motherhood can also involve uncertainty, stress, isolation and hardship.

In this article, Dr Laurel Johnson from our Institute of Social Science and Research, discusses her team’s evaluation of the Brisbane Youth Service Safe Young Mums and Bubs program. Designed and implemented by BYS, the program was found to create transformational change for participating young mothers and their children.

Read the full story:

UQ researchers have found a program tailored to meet the needs of young Brisbane mothers and their babies is delivering transformational improvements in confidence, skills and wellbeing.

29/04/2026

UQ undergrad students are invited to apply for the Mitsui Educational Foundation (MEF) Study Tour to Japan. This is an incredible opportunity for one lucky student to experience Japan first hand over 21 days.

🍜 Flights, transport, accommodation, and meal expenses are covered by MEF (yes, all on them!)

🎎Live like a local; homestay with a Japanese family, attend university for a day and connect with students

📍Explore iconic destinations like Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hakone + more.

Applications close 17 June.
🔗 Find out more and apply at https://brnw.ch/21x23yP

28/04/2026

Hakuna matata 😎

Did you hear Swahili is now being taught at UQ’s Institute of Modern Languages? IML tutor Wesley Ngetich sat down with us to share his experience.

Hit the link to learn more about Swahili at IML: https://brnw.ch/21x1ZgF

22/04/2026

French Day on Campus is coming to UQ!

🌍 Curious about French language and culture, or thinking about study, exchange or global opportunities?

Join us for French Day on Campus at The University of Queensland and experience a taste of France.

🎓 What to expect:
• Explore exchange, research and career opportunities in France
• Speak directly with the Embassy of France and industry partners
• Network with students, academics and professionals who share your passion for languages and cultures

📍 UQ campus, St Lucia
🗓️ Free event
👉 Register here: https://brnw.ch/21x1OeB

Whether you’re currently studying French, interested in international professional opportunities, or simply curious about broadening your global skill set – everyone’s welcome. 💙🤍❤️

With France in Australia - Ambassade de France en Australie, Campus France Australia, AFRAN and FACCI

16/04/2026

The UQ School of Music proudly presents Music by the Lakes festival – a vibrant, multi-day celebration of large-scale symphonic works, outdoor performances, chamber music, and bold new creativity. 🎤🎻

Across 3 days, audiences will encounter symphony orchestra and massed choirs, rolling outdoor concerts by wind, brass and percussion ensembles, world premieres by UQ composers, and intimate chamber conversations. This is music of all scales, music in landscape and music in architecture.

📆7-10 May 2026
📍St John's Cathedral and various locations across St Lucia campus

✨To learn more and register for this festival of music, follow this link: https://music.uq.edu.au/musicbythelakes

16/04/2026

🌍 IML Winter Survival Courses are coming.
(No actual survival skills are taught. Unless you count ordering coffee in another language.)

Choose from; Chinese (Mandarin), Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Japanese and Spanish.

Early bird offer available until 18 May: https://brnw.ch/21x1Dlq