Are you teaching in Semester 2? Publish your course reading list in Talis Aspire by Monday 23 June to ensure your required and recommended readings are available to your students in Week 1. The UQ Library provides a range of guides for using Talis Aspire and tools to help you find learning resources.
Expressions of interest to host a NAIDOC Week event at UQ between Sunday 6 and Sunday 13 July are now open. This year marks 50 years of celebrating the histories, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Host a panel discussion, concert, morning tea, or other event that reflects this year's theme, ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’. Submit your EOI by 5pm on Friday 20 June.
From Monday 9 to Tuesday 24 June, the footpath between Jocks Road and the Mary Mahoney Amphitheatre at St Lucia will be closed due to widening works to increase vehicle access. Signage is in place. Please use an alternative route during this time. Accessible entry to and from the UQ Lakes bus station is via the lift in building 21C at the Union Centre.
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.
The UQ Respect team is seeking expressions of interest from staff to support SEXtember 2025 – host a workshop, be an expert speaker or share relevant resources. Submit your EOI before 2pm on Monday 30 June. SEXtember is an initiative across Australian universities to encourage positive conversations about sexuality, healthy relationships, sexual health, and reproductive health.
UQ’s Fitness Passport offers staff and their families significantly discounted fitness membership. For a single fee, silver members get access to more than 470 pools and fitness facilities across Queensland, while platinum members enjoy access to more than 1,700 facilities nationally (including UQ Sport locations). Whether you’re a Fitness Passport member or not, take the 3-minute survey to suggest additional gyms and facilities by Monday 30 June to go into the draw to win one of 5 fitness wearables, valued at up to $500.
Enrolments are now open for Semester 2 language courses at UQ’s Institute of Modern Languages (IML). IML offers classes in 27 languages delivered online and face-to-face on campus at St Lucia. These classes for beginner and continuing learners will help you enjoy your language learning journey. Enrol before Monday 23 June to enjoy discounted early-bird rates.
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.
Project idea submissions for the fourth and final round of 2025 Student–Staff Partnership (SSP) projects will close on Friday 20 June. The SSP program empowers students and staff to collaborate on projects to shape teaching and learning, student experience, and governance and strategy at UQ. Visit the SSP website to find out more or how you can submit a project idea to create change.
On Monday 23 June, Library Search will be upgraded to a new version. You can expect upgraded performance and a fresh UQ look and feel. New features include searching inside key publications, bulk exporting of search results and a dedicated purchase request form. Links to Library Search will change and may require link updates. Some of your Favourites and personalised settings will be affected.
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 to join the Teaching Project course pilot are open until Friday 20 June. The course gives staff with substantial teaching responsibilities the opportunity to network and collaborate with colleagues while testing and leading innovation through the development of a scholarly educational project. You will investigate an aspect of teaching and learning of interest to you and your school or department and develop your academic leadership.
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.
Applications are now open for the QUEX Workshop Grants Scheme. This program is an initiative of the QUEX Institute, a partnership between UQ and the University of Exeter. The QUEX Workshop Grants Scheme is designed to broaden academic and research collaboration. Up to 5 grants of $6,500 will be available to UQ and University of Exeter collaborators to support the delivery of joint workshops and symposia. Apply before Tuesday 17 June.
On Monday 28 April, UQ hosted its rescheduled International Women’s Day keynote address featuring healthcare professional and award-winning diversity and inclusion advocate Sara Shams, as well as a panel of 3 UQ experts. If you missed it, or if you’d like to watch it again, the event recording is now available.
Expressions of interest (EOIs) for the 2025 Career Advancement for Senior Academic Women (CASAW) Program are now open. This program is offered to UQ academic women and non-binary people at Level D actively pursuing leadership and career development opportunities. You can learn more about CASAW and enrol in a 30-minute EOI information session via the website. Submit your EOI by Friday 20 June.
UQ has received an industry-benchmarked SAGE Athena Swan Cygnet Award, which recognises our progress in addressing gender equity. The SAGE Athena Swan program aims to improve gender equity in higher education. Over the next year, UQ will work towards obtaining another 4 Cygnet Awards to qualify for a Silver SAGE Athena Swan Award.
In the lead-up to the end of the financial year on Monday 30 June, UQ’s superannuation provider, UniSuper, is sharing resources to help you grow your super. Read their ‘super season’ webpage for tips on super contribution options, annual caps, and potential tax and government benefits. Both members and non-members of UniSuper can also book a free general advice appointment with a superannuation consultant.
Submissions are invited for the review of the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability, which will be conducted by the Academic Board from Monday 28 to Thursday 31 July. 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 23 June.
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.
Appointments are now available at the Musculoskeletal and Sports Injury physiotherapy clinic. Services are delivered by final-year physiotherapy students who are supervised by qualified and highly experienced physiotherapists. A 15% discount is available to UQ staff, students and their immediate families, and referrals are not necessary. Contact their team online or by calling 3365 2232.
In 2025, the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre (IPLC) is commemorating 100 years of its collection. All UQ staff are invited to visit the museum to explore its unique specimens displayed alongside student-designed exhibitions and historical objects from the Marks-Hirschfeld Museum of Medical History. The museum is open by appointment. To book, fill out the form on the IPLC's 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.
UQ now has approved suppliers for catering. If you are planning an event with catering, you can now select from one of 4 approved suppliers in the Brisbane metro area. These suppliers were selected to ensure quality, reliability, and value for event hosts. Learn about our preferred suppliers in the catering section of the UQ Where to buy guide on the UQ procurement page.
The UQ Centre (Building 27A) has transitioned back to its original purpose as an indoor multi-sport facility, as part of the University’s Sport and Recreation Precinct and will be managed by UQ Sport. A limited number of non-sporting events will continue to use the Centre. The lecture theatre within the Centre is not affected by this change and the booking process remains the same.
Did you know that UQ has an Email and Bulk Messaging Procedure? This procedure outlines UQ’s rules around sending bulk emails to staff, students and other UQ email holders. Any bulk messages to our community must comply with this procedure. If you send bulk emails to UQ email holders, please remember to take some time to familiarise yourself with the procedure.
UQ teaching staff can learn strategies to support linguistically diverse students with a 90-minute online training course. It covers topics like linguistic diversity at UQ and refining instruction, assessment and feedback with linguistic diversity in mind. You can complete this training at any time through Workday.
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.