What's on
February events
Explorance APAC Summit Tour 2026 UQ Premiere Event
Tuesday 3 February
Registration is now open for the Explorance APAC Summit. The Summit brings together regional education leaders, decision-makers, and professionals to explore topics that help drive advancement towards institutional excellence. Topics will include student engagement, wellbeing, institutional research, teaching and learning, information technology, and quality assurance. Register now to secure your spot, and use the code UQSTAFF26 to access an exclusive discounted price of $149.
Women in Research Workshop: Ask UQ’s Women ARC Laureates Anything
Wednesday 4 February
Ever wondered how women ARC Laureate Fellows navigate their careers to achieve what they do? This live Women in Research workshop is a unique opportunity to engage with some of UQ’s most accomplished women researchers and gain firsthand insights into their academic journeys.
WUN ECR Webinar: Valuing Voices Principles
Wednesday 4 February
Join the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) webinar to explore 5 principles of equitable and responsible research, co-developed with the University of York and Mahidol University. Learn how to apply these principles in practice and use the Valuing Voices tool to strengthen your research plans and make them more attractive to funders.
ULTRA Clinical Trial Concept Development Workshop
Friday 13 February
Join experienced UQ ULTRA Research Fellows in biostatistics, implementation science, consumer and community involvement, and qualitative research to develop and refine your concept into a beautifully structured synopsis. At this hands-on workshop, learn how to shape your research idea into a compelling clinical trial proposal. The workshop will be held in the UQCCR Auditorium, Herston campus, from 8:30am to 3:30pm and costs $50 (including lunch). For queries and guidance on the 2-step registration process, please email ultra@uq.edu.au.
2026 Biochemistry Alumni Lecture
Monday 16 February
The 2026 Biochemistry Alumni lecture will be presented by Associate Professor Martin Steinegger, Seoul National University. Associate Professor Steinegger's talk will focus on his group's fast computational methods to explore proteins on a global scale. RSVP by Monday 9 February.
Designing for Everyone: Inclusive Innovation in Sport and Beyond
Thursday 19 February
Join UQ Ventures for Designing for Everyone: Inclusive Innovation in Sport and Beyond. Led by visiting speaker Marie Louise Pollmann Larsen (DTU Skylab), this session explores how Universal Design can improve innovation outcomes in sports-related – and other – contexts. UQ staff are encouraged to attend.
UQ-IITD Research Academy Industry Connect Workshop Series
Friday 20 February
Join UQ and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) for a series of UQ-IITD Research Academy Industry Connect Workshops. Find out more about the Academy, upcoming engagement opportunities, and how this partnership harnesses world-class expertise from both institutions to advance research and innovation to address global challenges. The first workshop – for researchers, PhD students, and industry experts – will be focused on healthcare and biotechnology.
Seminar: An Update on Emerging OPAT Practices
Monday 23 February
Join CRE RESPOND for an in-depth update on emerging practices in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) and hospital in the home services. This session will explore international insights, innovative nurse-led models, and practical approaches to overcoming drug-stability challenges in OPAT. The session will be chaired by Dr Diane Maresco-Pennisi and feature presentations from Professor Mark Gilchrist, Ms Alison Doherty, and Dr Fekade Sime, highlighting evolving strategies that enhance patient care and service delivery in the OPAT setting.
March events
Brisbane Transplant Infectious Diseases Meeting
Saturday 14 March
The Brisbane Transplant Infectious Diseases Meeting brings together local clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals working in the field of infectious diseases, immunology, and transplant medicine. Present on your active research or clinical interests, and form successful research and clinical relationships between healthcare speciality groups and basic science researchers. By shining a light on the clinical challenges related to infectious diseases in transplant patients, the Brisbane Infectious Diseases Meeting provides a platform for cutting-edge translational research and improved patient care.