What's on
November events
UQ-IITD Research Academy Year-End Celebration
Friday 22 November
UQ academics are invited to the UQ-IITD end of year event, which will highlight the achievements and milestones of the UQ-IITD Research Academy in 2024. It will also provide a unique opportunity to engage with UQ Theme Leads, current supervisors, and other UQ faculty members. Join us to discuss and explore exciting collaborative opportunities for 2025 and beyond.
Critical Risk Control Masterclass Day 1
Monday 25 November
Registrations are open for 2024 Critical Risk Control Masterclass being held at the St Lucia campus. This masterclass will bring together industry experts and safety leaders for 2 days of focused learning on managing critical risks. All interested UQ staff and students are welcome to attend. With interactive sessions, expert-led discussions, and the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, this event offers a valuable opportunity to enhance critical risk control practices.
Community-engaged closure planning
Monday 25 November
This presentation explores an experimental approach to mine closure planning and community participation in Quebec, Canada. Reflecting on a collaborative closure plan review process over five years, it foregrounds the dialogue between technical and legal approaches and the knowledge and values of affected Indigenous communities.
SCMB Skerman Lecture
Tuesday 26 November
Don’t miss the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences' annual Skerman lecture presented by A/Prof Lutz Krause from Microba. A/Prof Krause will explore how metagenomic technologies enable the development of both rationally selected therapeutics and advanced pathogen diagnostics.
UQ Thanks You: St Lucia
Friday 29 November
UQ Thanks You celebrations are held each year as our way of saying thanks for all the things we have achieved together during the year. All staff – continuing, fixed term and casual – are invited to celebrate another successful year in the Great Court at St Lucia with complimentary food, beverages and live entertainment.
December events
All Staff Forum
Wednesday 4 December
The final UQ All Staff Forum of the year will take place from 1–3pm at the UQ Centre, St Lucia. Rooms have also been booked at Gatton, Herston, Dutton Park and Long Pocket, where staff can watch the livestream together. Staff who are unable to attend the All Staff Forum in-person, can register to watch it on Zoom.
Student graduations
Thursday 5 to Monday 16 December
UQ’s December graduation ceremonies will be held at the St Lucia and Gatton campuses. Before Wednesday 27 November, eligible academic staff can register to attend these ceremonies and help our students celebrate their achievements. During this time, there will be many friends and family members visiting campus for the first time.
End-of-year close-down
Tuesday 24 December to Thursday 2 January
UQ will close from 5pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and re-open on Thursday 2 January 2025. All staff without an alternative approved arrangement will be required to take leave on Friday 27 December, Monday 30 December, and Tuesday 31 December. If you haven’t yet booked leave or formalised an alternative arrangement on Workday, please do so as soon as possible.