Congratulations to all the nominees for the UQ Awards for Excellence. You can now view a full list of the nominees on the Awards for Excellence website.
UQ is transitioning from desk phones to Microsoft Teams Phone, beginning at the St Lucia campus. While staff can already use Microsoft Teams to make internal phone calls, Teams Phone allows you to receive and make calls to external numbers (including international calls). This transition supports hybrid working, by allowing staff to make or receive calls from anywhere. Find out more on the transition, how to access support, and how to register for upcoming information sessions on the project website.
Next year, UQ will begin transitioning Learn.UQ from the current version, Blackboard Original, to the new Blackboard Ultra. Most courses will make this transition in Semester 2 of 2025 and Semester 1 of 2026. Blackboard Ultra offers a clean and modern interface, enhanced functionality, simplified workflows, and improved accessibility, and is mobile friendly.
Staff and students who are carers of children with special needs and/or chronic conditions are invited to help form a new UQ support network. This network will increase awareness, influence change, educate, support and advocate for carers at UQ. If you are a carer interested in forming and being part of this group, please visit their website to learn how to express your interest.