What's on
November events
Sunset Sessions
Until December
Every Thursday and Friday from 4pm, head to the Patina at Alumni Court gardens to unwind, sip and savour the sunset. Enjoy live music, exclusive food, and drink in a relaxing atmosphere.
UQ Respect Forum 2025
Tuesday 4 November
Register for the 2025 UQ Respect Forum, a professional development opportunity for members of the UQ community to network, reflect and learn how to embed effective prevention into their work. This year's Forum will focus on creating an effective whole of university approach and reinvigorating approaches through best-practice across education and trauma-informed approaches.
2025 Jian Zhou Memorial Oration
Wednesday 5 November
This annual oration honours the memory of Dr Jian Zhou, who co-discovered the life-saving Gardasil vaccine for cervical cancer, alongside Emeritus Professor Ian Frazer AC. This year, the oration will feature keynote speaker Professor Emma Hamilton-Wiliams. Professor Hamilton-Wiliams will share her insights into the latest research on understanding the causes and new interventions to prevent type 1 diabetes. Affecting over 130,000 Australians, mostly children, with 8 people diagnosed every day. Despite insulin therapy, people with type 1 diabetes face a lifetime burdened with this disease losing on average 19 years of healthy life.
2025 QLD Decarbonisation Hub Forum
Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November
Join the Hub's Annual Forum at JCU Townsville. Co-designed with Indigenous partners, this regional-focused event will drive Queensland's inclusive decarbonisation leadership through knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships. The forum will feature 2 days of interactive sessions, keynotes, and networking to create collaboration opportunities for researchers, government, industry, and community members navigating net zero transitions.
Webinar: engaging consumers early to build genuine partnerships
Thursday 6 November
Consumer and community involvement is increasingly recognised as essential for high-quality, impactful health research. But how do you engage consumers early, and in ways that feel genuine and sustainable? This session will bring together researchers from UQ, Griffith and QUT to share practical guidance on when and how to bring consumers into projects, tips for building relationships, managing expectations and ensuring fair compensation, as well as common barriers and enablers. Participants will gain clear takeaways they can apply in their own research settings.
18th Annual Latin American Colloquium
Thursday 6 November
UQ is hosting the 18th Annual Latin American Colloquium, themed ‘Biofuels: Driving Innovation, Powering the Future in Latin America and Australia’. Speakers from both regions will explore current and emerging biofuel technologies and showcase how collaboration between Australia and Latin America is helping drive the global transition to a more sustainable energy future.
AI-Powered Teaching: A Teaching Innovation Grant Showcase
Thursday 6 November
As part of Teaching and Learning Week 2025, discover how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching and learning at UQ at the AI-Powered Teaching: A Teaching Innovation Grant Showcase. Join colleagues from across UQ in a showcase of AI innovations, practical initiatives, and real-world experiences from across the university.
Celebrating 80 years of innovation and impact at UQ School of Education
Monday 10 November
Join the UQ School of Education for a special celebration marking 80 years of innovation and impact. Look back on 8 decades of transformative education and look ahead to the future we’re shaping together. The evening will feature a panel discussion with visionary leaders, distinguished educators, and inspiring alumni and students, exploring the evolution of education and the exciting possibilities ahead. Following the panel, we invite you to a celebratory reception at Patina, located in the beautiful Alumni Court. Enjoy refreshments, connect with colleagues and friends, and explore exhibits highlighting important research over the decades, and honouring those who have shaped our legacy.
Showcase: clinical trial innovation in action
Tuesday 11 November
Register for 2 sessions hosted by the UQ Clinical Trials Capability (ULTRA) and Centre for Innovation in Pain and Health Research (CIPHeR) to hear keynote speaker Professor Thomas Jaki explore cutting-edge clinical trial design. Then, discover UQ’s ULTRA team’s expertise and collaborative opportunities. This hybrid event is free to attend and includes presentations, networking, and lunch.
Mindfulness Series: weekly online sessions
Tuesday 11 November to Tuesday 2 December
UQ Wellness, in collaboration with Bupa, is offering 4 weekly online mindfulness practice sessions during November and December to relax and refresh your mind. Each session has a different focus: a mindful body scan, mindful listening, mindfulness in communication, and mindfulness for focus and attention. Register for one session or all 4.
TropAg Conference 2025
Tuesday 11 November
UQ will host the fifth international TropAg conference at the Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane. Join global leaders addressing the biggest challenges in agriculture and food, with 540 delegates from 40+ countries already registered. Discounted registration is available for UQ staff ($990).
Getting Research into Policy and Practice workshop
Wednesday 12 November
Turn your research into policy impact at this free half-day workshop. Learn how to communicate with policymakers, understand government systems, and translate evidence into action. Hear from experts and practitioners with real-world experience. Open to researchers and students from all institutions – UQ staff and students attend free. Bridge the gap between academia and policy-making. Register now to amplify your research influence.
Darkness to hyper-visibility: Exploring promotional and creator cultures of social media
Thursday 13 November
Explore how visibility, branding, and algorithmic systems shape social media culture. This one-day symposium explores the visibility games at the heart of social media’s promotional and creator cultures. From influencers and everyday users to advertisers and automated algorithms, everyone on digital platforms is caught in the dynamics of being seen, being hidden, or being unknowingly profiled. What does it mean to be hyper-visible? What does it mean to stay in the algorithmic dark?
UQ–IITD Industry Connect Workshop Series
Thursday 13 November and Wednesday 19 November
Join UQ, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), and industry partners for the UQ-IITD Industry Connect Workshop Series. The series will serve as a catalyst for collaboration, bringing together leading researchers, industry leaders, and innovation stakeholders from Australia and India to explore new partnership models and co-innovation opportunities in energy, quantum, AI, and more.
BEAT-CKD (Better Evidence and Translation in Chronic Kidney Disease) Workshop and Forum 2025
Wednesday 19 November
Consumers, researchers, and health professionals are invited to attend an event focused on transforming kidney health policies. It will feature researchers Lilia Cervantes, MD, Director of Immigrant Health and Professor of Medicine (USA) and Sarah Bernays, Associate Professor in Global Health (Sydney).
2025 Nesbit Endowed Lecture in Mathematics
Wednesday 19 November
Hear renowned mathematician Professor Ben Andrews explore the world of geometric flows, shape shifting and the robust computational framework that is diffusion geometry. From graceful curves to higher-dimensional constructs, this lecture will guide you through a rich mathematical landscape. Whether you're a seasoned geometer or a curious lifelong learner, don’t miss this chance to expand your knowledge and your mind.
2025 Skerman Lecture
Tuesday 21 November
Don’t miss the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences' annual Skerman Lecture presented by Professor Stephanie Gras, La Trobe University. She will discuss her team's investigation in immune responses to high-impact human viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, HIV, and influenza, using structural biology to uncover the molecular mechanisms of immune recognition and protection.
Promises, Perils and Possibilities: AI in Research and Scholarly Publishing
Tuesday 25 November
Explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in research and publishing. Join the UQ Library from 9 to11am for this hybrid event featuring lightning talks by UQ experts, a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
Retire Well Program for UQ academics
Tuesday 25 November and Wednesday 3 December
UQ has launched a new Retire Well Program to support academics in being planning for a purposeful retirement, whether it’s years away or just around the corner. Developed in partnership with UniSuper and Retire on Purpose, the program blends 2 expert-led workshops with self-paced resources to help you explore both the practical and personal dimensions of retirement. Places are limited, so register now to secure your spot.
ΝΟΣΤΟΙ | Homecomings: Stories of the Ionian Island Diaspora in Queensland
Wednesday 26 November and Saturday 6 December
Celebrate the launch of ΝΟΣΤΟΙ | Homecomings at the RD Milns Antiquities Museum on Wednesday 26 November with an evening of culture, connection and community. Then, the following weekend on Saturday 6 December, the Museum will host a community open day, featuring a special performance by the Kytherian Youth Dancers.