Enrolments are now open to participate in a UQ Disability Inclusion Masterclass during Semester 2. At this masterclass, run by the UQ Disability Inclusion Advocacy Network (UQ DIAN), learn practical ways to improve disability inclusion at UQ and build a more supportive workplace. All staff are encouraged to attend and be part of creating positive change. After completing the masterclass, you will receive an invitation to join the UQ DIAN.
Research and Innovation (R&I) Week is 2 weeks away. Between Monday 8 and Friday 12 September, attend one of the 25 events happening across UQ campuses and sites and online. Enhance your industry engagement skills, boost your project impact, and hear expert insights at the UQ Research–Industry Collaboration Masterclass on Thursday 11 September. This half-day in-person working session includes an industry panel discussion and Q&A session from the Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) Trailblazer team.
Nominations are open now for honorary and adjunct professorial titles. These titles are awarded to people of distinction and standing from academic institutions, industry, government and professions. They promote engagement and links with the community. Submit a nomination on Workday by Friday 26 September 2025 to be considered for commencement on Thursday 1 January 2026.
Submissions are invited to the review of the School of the Environment, which will be conducted by the Academic Board from Monday 27 to Thursday 30 October. The terms of reference for the review are available on the Academic Board website. Submissions should be sent to the review coordinator at uqreviews@uq.edu.au by Monday 22 September.
Applications for the final 2025 Teaching Foundations: RPL module close at 5pm on Friday 12 September. In this module, designed for UQ staff with substantial teaching experience, you will reflect on prior learning and teaching to fulfill the requirements of the Teaching Foundations Certificate. Completion leads to Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and an invitation to apply for the Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Practice (eligibility criteria apply).
Celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day at UQ on Wednesday 3 September. This year's theme is Strength in our Stories – For Now & Future Generations. UQ’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Network will host an Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) book and market stall at Student Central, St Lucia, from 10am to 2pm. Alongside the book stall, UQ Life will be selling a range of pre-loved event items, including vases, cabanas and more.
Don’t forget to register for one of the 25 Research and Innovation (R&I) Week events taking place between Monday 8 and Friday 12 September. On Thursday 11 September, join an online presentation from Executive Editor Liz Minchin to learn more about what’s involved in pitching and writing for The Conversation, the world’s leading publisher of research-based news and analysis.
A campus culture speaker series, “Dialogues Across Difference”, has been launched to strengthen understanding, respect and cohesion across our UQ community. The series will kick off on Wednesday 27 August and will run over 3 semesters in 2025 and 2026. Registration is now open for the first 3 events of the series, covering topics such as the complexities of modern debate and having respectful conversations.
New aerial images of the St Lucia campus are now available on the DAM. These replace the previous suite of images taken between 2019 and 2021, and include new buildings completed since then, the refurbished lake, and purple sports courts. The images taken from a westerly perspective also highlight the knowledge corridor between UQ St Lucia and the Dutton Park campus in the Boggo Road precinct. You are encouraged to update your existing imagery with the new images.
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has advised that the Racism@Uni Survey will now open later this month for staff and students. Staff and students will receive an email with a unique link to access the anonymous survey. Information from the survey will be used to develop recommendations to the government and university sector to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all university students and staff.
UQ has recently joined the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN). The WUN Research Development Fund offers grants of up to £10,000 (approximately A$17,800) to foster research collaboration between academic staff at member universities. WUN encourages submissions that address sustainable development in areas such as social justice, health, a sustainable world, and artificial intelligence. Submit your application by Monday 15 September.
On Tuesday 5 August, more than 1,100 staff attended the third annual All Staff Expo. The event showcased 49 exhibitors sharing information about the services, opportunities and support available to staff, including superannuation, salary sacrifice, fitness, wellbeing, and childcare. Staff also enjoyed complimentary coffee, donuts, popcorn and pizza, and the opportunity to win a number of prizes. Visit the All Staff Expo webpage to check out the giveaway winners, event photos, and a highlights video.
Expressions of interest (EOIs) are now open for Body Boosters – a 4-week health and wellbeing program starting on Wednesday 27 August. The program, run by UQ in partnership with Bupa, will focus on forming behavioural patterns for a healthy lifestyle and address risk factors for chronic health conditions. Weekly 60- to 90-minute webinars will cover behaviour change and goal setting, smart food choices, healthy sleep, and strong and active bodies. Submit your EOI by Tuesday 19 August.
From Monday 18 August to Monday 20 October, the Postgraduate Sports Physiotherapy Clinic will be open at UQ St Lucia. Book an appointment to have your sports-related injuries treated by a qualified physiotherapist currently undertaking postgraduate study. All appointments are supervised by qualified expert clinicians. Appointments are available on Mondays and Thursdays from 2pm. UQ staff and students receive a 15% discount on all services.
On Wednesday 9 July, Mr Joshua Creamer delivered an inspiring NAIDOC Week address, ‘How do we embrace the future when we can't acknowledge our past?’. Joshua is an Indigenous barrister who specialises in native title, human rights and class actions. In his speech, he shared personal and professional reflections on truth-telling and healing. Watch the recording of Joshua’s address on the NAIDOC Week webpage.
A call for joint PhD projects between UQ and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) is now open. UQ staff interested in recruiting PhD students for projects commencing in July 2026 are encouraged to submit a joint project proposal with IITD academics before Thursday 11 September. An information session will be held via Zoom on Wednesday 20 August.
Submissions are invited to the review of the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, which will be conducted by the Academic Board from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 October. The terms of reference for the review are available via the Academic Board website. Submissions should be emailed to the Review Coordinator at uqreviews@uq.edu.au by Monday 8 September.
The annual UQ Thanks You events are back again in 2025. This November, come together with your colleagues to celebrate the end of another successful year at UQ. Events will be held at all 4 campuses – on Tuesday 4 November at Dutton Park, Friday 7 November at Herston, Thursday 27 November at Gatton, and Friday 28 November at St Lucia. Visit the UQ Thanks You webpage to find event times and locations.
Throughout August, teaching staff are encouraged to take a moment at the end of classes to remind students who have received an email invitation to complete the Student Experience Survey (SES). The SES is a Department of Education-led survey that gives students a chance to have their say about teaching and learning, student services, and support at Australian universities. You can download a slide for in-class use and access suggested content for other student communications from the SES webpage.
Start your language-learning journey with Spring Short Courses for Beginners run by UQ’s Institute of Modern Languages (IML). Courses in 11 languages will run over 8 weeks during October and November, with options to study online and in person at St Lucia. Expert native or near-native speaking tutors will guide you through your course. Enrol before Sunday 7 September to enjoy early-bird pricing.
Congratulations to UQP author Siang Lu, who has won the Miles Franklin Literary Award for ‘Ghost Cities’, his bold and satirical reimagining of Australian storytelling. This prestigious award recognises a novel of 'the highest literary merit' that presents 'Australian life in any of its phases.' Alongside the prestigious win, Siang will receive $60,000 in prize money.
Contact is UQ's monthly digital alumni and community magazine. The Contact editorial team is currently accepting pitches and ideas for stories, which will reach an audience of more than 200,000 UQ alumni, staff and supporters around the world. You can submit a pitch for a story you’d like to write or an idea for an article you’d like to read. They are seeking stories about extraordinary scandals from your field of research, myths you can bust, and fresh analysis of contemporary culture and current events. For inspiration, read their recent stories.
The Open Course Scheme offers staff the opportunity to observe the great teaching happening in their colleagues' classrooms at UQ. Observing others teaching gives teachers fresh insights, inspiration, and the opportunity to reflect on their own practice. You can book in to visit one of a wide range of courses to discover innovative teaching techniques, draw inspiration for your own practices, and connect with colleagues.
Submissions are invited to the review of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, which will be conducted by the Academic Board from Monday 29 September to Thursday 2 October. The terms of reference for the review are available on the Academic Board website. Submissions should be emailed to the review coordinator at uqreviews@uq.edu.au by Monday 25 August.
Three new retailers are coming to the St Lucia campus. Due to popular demand, The Bagel Boys has opened a second shop in the train carriage outside Building 63. From Monday 21 July, Upbeat Cafe is open in Building 40A near the Athletics Centre, serving burgers, sandwiches, specialty coffees, milkshakes and more. Later in Semester 2, Share Tea will open at Phizz Food Court (Building 62), offering a range of bubble teas.
Check out the University’s new flag, with the updated UQ logo on a purple background, flying above the Forgan Smith Building. The flag flies alongside the Australian flag, Queensland flag, Aboriginal flag, Torres Strait Islander flag and Progress Pride flag, as per UQ’s flag protocol. The flag poles above the Forgan Smith Building were replaced earlier this year as part of roof placement works.
UQ has lodged its annual public report with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). As UQ staff, you are invited to read and submit comments on this report, which is available on UQ’s Strategies, plans and governance webpage under 'Reporting'. To submit your comments, please email ideals@uq.edu.au or send them directly to WGEA.
Get your superannuation sorted this financial year. UQ’s superannuation provider, UniSuper, is offering super checks in person, over the phone and online at no additional cost for existing members. UniSuper consultants can provide general advice on retirement planning, pension products, and account management. Book an appointment on the UniSuper website or by calling 1800 823 842.
UQ runs a free intercampus bus service between St Lucia and Gatton. Staff and students can use this service, which operates from Monday to Friday each week, by booking a seat and tapping on and off with your ID card. The buses have recently been upgraded, with the new buses featuring UQ’s Reconciliation Action Plan artwork and the St Lucia and Gatton campuses connected by the Brisbane River.
Broaden your research and seek funding for your next project with the UQ–IITD Research Academy Collaborative Research Grant Scheme. The scheme aims to broaden international research and engagement between UQ and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) and support long-term collaborations, generate publications, and achieve impact. Up to 6 grants will be awarded to both UQ and IITD collaborators in the second round of funding in 2025. Apply before Sunday 17 August.
The P10 Aquatic Centre carpark (outdoor) is permanently closed to enable construction of the new UQ Sport Fitness Centre. Access to the P10 UQ Centre and P10 Synthetic Playing Fields carpark is now via Sir William MacGregor Drive. For more details, including alternative parking and access maps, visit UQ’s road and building works updates webpage.
The UQ Ally Network is a cohort of well-informed staff who create a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for people of diverse sexes, genders and sexualities at UQ and in the broader community. All UQ staff, regardless of identity, are invited to join the network by completing a UQ Ally Workshop. In-person workshops are being hosted at St Lucia, Gatton, Dutton Park and Long Pocket throughout the second half of 2025, and enrolments are open now via Workday.
As part of UQ's commitment to fostering a safe, positive and inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+ people, we provide a range of resources – including training, guides, templates and support services – to support both staff and students. These resources are designed to help ensure everyone can work and study free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.
Looking for a new furry friend? The UQ VETS Pets for Life Adoption Program, based at Gatton, has 7 cats available for adoption. Cats of all ages, sizes, colours and attitudes are searching for a new loving home – including 2-year-old Columbus (pictured), who loves people and wants to be your new best friend. Book an appointment to meet a cat by calling 5460 1868 or emailing svs-csc@uq.edu.au.
Windows 10 will reach the end of support on Tuesday 14 October. This means Microsoft will stop releasing free security updates, bug fixes and technical support. If you use a UQ computer that currently runs Windows 10, take action to upgrade, dispose of, or replace it before support ends. For assistance, please contact your faculty, institute or area’s local ITS team.
Do you have stuffed toys at home that are no longer being used? The dogs in the care of UQ VETS would love to inherit them. The UQ VETS Pets for Life adoption program is now taking donations of old soft toys that are clean and dog-safe – with no batteries, Styrofoam, beans or wires. You can donate them at the Clinical Studies Centre at Gatton at any time. You can also drop off your donations on Floor 2 of Building 99 (Glasshouse Rd near Walcott St) at St Lucia.
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