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.
Mindfulness Series: weekly online sessions
Tuesday 18 November to Tuesday 2 December
UQ Wellness, in collaboration with Bupa, is offering 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.
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.
Blackboard Ultra and Turnitin (updated) workshops
Tuesday 25 to Friday 28 November
The ITaLI eLearning team is offering a range of practical workshops during November to help teaching staff prepare for Summer Semester 2025 and Semester 1, 2026. These workshops cover Learn.UQ (Blackboard Ultra) basics, assignments, tests, and Gradebook, as well as Turnitin (updated).More workshop sessions will be held in the new year before the start of semester. For information on each workshop, dates and how to register, visit the eLearning workshops event page.
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.
UQ Opera Gala
Saturday 29 November
Join the UQ Singers directed by Shaun Brown and Sarah Crane and the UQ Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Paul Dean for an evening of operatic brilliance. UQ Opera Gala celebrates the power and diversity of the operatic repertoire, from Mozart’s crystalline overtures and duets to the lush romanticism of Verdi, Bizet, Tchaikovsky, and Puccini.
December events
Australian Tertiary Education Network on Disability: Pathways Conference
Monday 1 to Wednesday 3 December
UQ will host the Australian Tertiary Education Network on Disability Pathways Conference at St Lucia. Join disability and accessibility practitioners, policy makers, educators and advocates to share experiences and make new connections. Hear from 3 keynote speakers and learn at a range of sessions focused around the conference theme, ‘Designing for All: Shaping Inclusive Futures in Higher Education and VET’.
Emma Hutchison Memorial Lecture
Thursday 4 December
Join the School of Political Science and International Studies for the first Annual Emma Hutchison Memorial Lecture. This thought-provoking event confronts one of the most urgent challenges of our time: how to mobilise compassion amid a crisis of humanitarian ideals and dwindling support. Engage with leading thinkers and practitioners as they reflect on late UQ associate professor Emma Hutchison’s impactful work and the future of humanitarian engagement.
UQ Transport and Connectivity Town Hall
Monday 8 December
Join the UQ Transport and Connectivity Town Hall to explore how UQ researchers are tackling Queensland’s biggest transport challenges ahead of the 2032 Games. Connect with colleagues, share expertise, and help shape high-impact projects in smart infrastructure, integrated mobility, AI-driven systems, and inclusive transport.