Staff and students can now register for the many NAIDOC Week events and activities at UQ. National NAIDOC Week, from Sunday 6 to Sunday 13 July, celebrates the histories, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Don’t miss the keynote address on Wednesday 9 July, which will be presented by Queensland’s first Indigenous barrister, Joshua Creamer.
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.
UQ teaching staff and learning support staff are invited to apply for the Teaching@UQ course. The program will help to strengthen your skills, connect curriculum, pedagogy and assessment and enhance student engagement. Completion leads to an Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and an invitation to apply to the Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Practice. Apply by Friday 11 July.
The UQ–TUM Workshop Grant Scheme is now open for applications. The scheme, a collaboration between UQ and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), supports delivering and attending joint workshops and symposia between the 2 universities. A maximum of 5 grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded. Applications close Monday 28 July.
Expressions of interest (EOIs) are open for UQ staff to present at Teaching and Learning Week (3 – 7 November 2025). The theme this year is ‘Elevate’ and you can now explore the 2025 program of events. Two sessions in the 2025 program are open for EOIs: ‘Indigenising the Curriculum Showcase’ and ‘Elevate Inclusion: Supporting Student Success’. Please submit your EOI by 9am Wednesday 31 July.
National NAIDOC Week celebrates the histories, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. UQ is hosting a program of events from Sunday 6 to Sunday 13 July to mark NAIDOC Week’s 50th year. Registrations are now open for the keynote address, which will be presented by Queensland’s first Indigenous barrister, Joshua Creamer.
Apply now for a 2025 Teaching Innovation Grant to explore responsible AI use, secure and credible assessment practices, or embedding Indigenous perspectives in transformative learning experiences. Funding of up to $150,000 is available for projects. To help you prepare your application, attend a Developing a Successful Grant Application workshop on Wednesday 2 July and a pitch session to develop your idea on Wednesday 9 July.
Enrolments are open for Cyber Security Fundamentals training on Wednesday 23 July. This introductory course, held in person at St Lucia, is designed to help you stay safe online, both at home and at work. You’ll learn practical skills to boost your cyber confidence and give you the tools to recognise and respond to common threats.
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.
UQ teaching and teaching support staff are invited to apply for the Teaching in Practice course. In this course, explore strategies for creating and sustaining effective, inclusive learning environments in higher education and be supported to address contemporary challenges faced by university educators in Australia and globally. You will be introduced to a range of teaching practices, tools and approaches, as well as methods for evaluating the impact of your strategies. Apply by Monday 7 July.
Submissions are invited to the review of the Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), which will be conducted by the Academic Board from Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 August. The terms of reference for the review are available via the Academic Board website. Submissions should be sent to the review coordinator at uqreviews@uq.edu.au by Monday 14 July.
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.
Applications for the University of Queensland Press (UQP) Mentorship Prize for Under-represented Writers are now open. This prize is for previously unpublished authors and includes prize money of $5000, a residence at UQP’s office, and consideration of the final manuscript by a UQP publisher with an option to publish the work. Entries close on Friday 1 August.
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.
Volunteer for a UQ research study
Get involved in UQ research by volunteering for a wide range of studies. Your participation may be vital to solving medical mysteries or answering important research questions.