What's on
April events
UQ Art Museum: ‘These Entanglements: Ecology After Nature’
Until Saturday 14 June
UQ Art Museum’s new exhibition explores petroleum, chemicals, and bacteria have become agents of history. Humanity, or rather the settler-colonial project, has infiltrated every environment on a molecular level, resulting in anthropogenic climate crisis. ‘These Entanglements: Ecology After Nature’ gathers artists from across the globe exploring cross-disciplinary discourses that decentre the human subject.
May events
Metabolic Scales: Online Reading Group
Thursday 1, Thursday 15 and Thursday 29 May
Join the UQ Art Museum for an online reading group led by Open Spatial Workshop (Terri Bird, Bianca Hester and Scott Mitchell). Across three sessions we will discuss key research texts that either inform or expand on the concerns of their work Metabolic Scales 2022-2025. Open Spatial Workshop will be joined by expert interlocutors to deepen the thinking and discussion. Register to receive access to the readings and Zoom details.
UQ School of Music: Spectrum
Friday 2 to Sunday 4 May
Spectrum, a festival hosted by the UQ School of Music, is a vibrant celebration of musical artistry showcasing the breadth of talent within the UQ community. From classical masterworks to contemporary innovations, this festival offers a kaleidoscope of musical experiences across UQ's most captivating spaces.
Alumni and community day
Saturday 3 May
The St Lucia campus will come to life at the alumni and community day over the UQ Alumni Book Fair long weekend. Grab a bargain at the Book Fair and then join UQ Alumni for everything from author talks to interactive learning hubs and an inflatable obstacle course at UQ Pool – there’s something for everyone.
New Course Teaching Feedback System engagement session
Wednesday 7 May
The Course Evaluation System Project Team invites staff to attend the official launch of the new Course Teaching Feedback Platform. This online event will feature system demonstrations, premiere newly developed promotional videos, and provide an opportunity to ask questions about the new system. Please ensure you register in advance to reserve your spot.
Supporting students with mental health concerns
Thursday 8 May
Student-facing staff are invited to join UQ’s Counselling Team for an in-person workshop designed to help staff understand mental health in a university context. Learn how to identify students with signs of mental health concerns, what support services are available, and how to refer students to these support services.
Stretch RAP information session
Monday 12 May
Staff are invited to join an online workshop designed to help you navigate and implement the new UQ Stretch RAP 2025–2027.
BrisScience: the progress of precision medicines
Monday 12 May
At the next free BrisScience event, UQ’s Dr Lisette Pregelj will reflect on the progress of precision medicines over the past 25 years, including how they are developed from lab bench to patient, specific diseases they have been developed for and their corresponding genes and mutations, and accessibility for Australian patients. Attend in person at the State Library of Queensland or online.
UniSuper: Industry Update
Thursday 15 May
At this webcast hosted by UQ’s superannuation provider, UniSuper, enhance your understanding of superannuation and the issues that surround it. They will discuss topics including current market trends, responding to and navigating a volatile market, division 298 tax, and managing excess contribution caps.
UQ Neuroscience Symposium
Thursday 29 and Friday 30 May
UQ's Queensland Brain Institute and the UQ Faculty of Health, Medicine and Biological Sciences are holding their biennial UQ Neuroscience Symposium in May. Join your neuroscience colleagues from across UQ to hear the latest insights and research in the field.