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August events

Heads Up: Concussion, Safety & Sport

Monday 18 August

The Queensland Brain Institute’s premier research hub for brain injury, Queensland Brain Injury Collaborative (QBIC), invites you to a compelling public event highlighting concussion, brain recovery, and the urgent need for innovation in brain injury research.

Learning in the Age of AI

Wednesday 20 August

Join UQ Library for a panel discussion about the implications and impact of artificial intelligence on learning and the higher education sector. The panel will feature 3 UQ experts and a UQ student. Whether you're curious, concerned, or excited about AI, this is your opportunity to engage with the big questions shaping the future of higher education.

E.S. Meyers Memorial Lecture: Glenn McGrath AO

Sunday 31 August

The E.S. Meyers Memorial Lecture is UQ Medical Society’s flagship annual event, celebrating the life and legacy of Professor Errol Solomon Meyers a visionary founder of UQ Medicine and champion of public engagement in health. This year's lecture will be presented by former cricketer and breast cancer charity founder Glenn McGrath AO. Glenn’s story – from world-record cricket achievements to national health impact – is one of resilience, purpose, and service on and off the field.

September events

2025 Atkins Public Lecture

Wednesday 3 September

Join UQ’s School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry for the 2025 Atkins Public Lecture featuring renowned philosopher Emeritus Professor Susan James. In an age where misinformation spreads faster than ever, Emeritus Professor James takes us back to the 17th century to uncover timeless insights from Dutch philosopher Benedict de Spinoza. What did Spinoza understand about the dangers of fake news – and what can his thinking teach us today?

Bringing Student Voices into AI webinar

Wednesday 3 September

Presented by UQ and LUMS Learning Institute (LLI) from the Lahore University of Management Sciences, this thought-provoking event will explore how student voices are shaping AI practices and initiatives. The collaborative session will spotlight innovative projects and practical resources that centre student perspectives in AI development and implementation.

Building Resilient Social Enterprises report findings launch

Thursday 4 September

UQ Business School’s Alliance for Social Impact is hosting the official launch of the report findings from their landmark research project, Building Resilient Social Enterprises in Queensland. The launch will feature a keynote address from Ms Sarah Haigh, Executive Director, Office of Social Impact, Queensland Treasury, as well as presentations by the research team and social entrepreneurs.

SEEN movie screening

Publish or perish is the reality of academic life. But how do you actually get published? In this practical workshop, Dr Luke Munn will guide you through crafting a standout journal article, from concept to submission. Ideal for Early Career Researchers in HASS, it offers insights into writing, targeting journals, and navigating peer review.

Resilience and Reverie

Sunday 21 September

Join The University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Paul Dean for a musical journey of endurance and transcendence at QPAC Concert Hall. Experience Shostakovich’s powerful Symphony No. 5 and the radiant joy of Poulenc’s Gloria, and venture into the some of the most potent sound worlds of the last 100 years of music.

2025 Ed Conrad Memorial Lecture: The Bible and the Rise of Science

Wednesday 24 September

Join UQ’s School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry for the 2025 Ed Conrad Memorial Lecture, “The Bible and the Rise of Science,” presented by Emeritus Professor Peter Harrison. Discover how biblical literalism surprisingly supported the rise of modern science and has helped reshape our understanding of science-religion conflicts.