BLOOM Online Program

Visit 2020 UQ BLOOM Festival Website

Can't make it to campus? BLOOM is coming to you online! Celebrate UQ Giving Day online, enjoy BLOOM inspired arts and craft workshop, tune in for Friday cocktail hour, attend celebration events and enjoy live music all from the comfort of your living room!

Date	Time	Event	Location	Registration
Monday 19 October	9.30am-12pm	Student-Staff Partnerships Showcase You are invited to participate in the 2020 University of Queensland Student-Staff Partnerships Showcase! This is a forum for students and staff to meet, connect, and share experiences on the strategies and pitfalls of engaging in partnership. It is also an opportunity for UQ student reps/partners and staff partners to showcase their work. Attend the morning online session to connect with an engaged group of SSP practitioners.	Online	Register
Tuesday 20 October	1pm	Let's Chat About...Entrepreneurship Tune into the next series of Let's Chat About... to find out about all things Entrepreneurship at UQ with our host Maria and panel of ilab alumni.	Watch LIVE on Facebook	None
Tuesday 20 October	7.15pm	Light and Sound Show Livestream Experience the excitement of UQ BLOOM Festival's light and sound installation without leaving home. We will be presenting a live stream of the whole show including Flourishing Hope - the custom composed soundtrack to this year's light show.	Watch the Premiere on Facebook	None
Wednesday 21 October	9.30am	Giving Day 2020: Thanks for your suppawt We let the dogs out! Watch as the beloved dogs from our @UQVETS canine unit march around @UQGatton campus as they take a break from their duties as teaching animals for our veterinary students. #UQGivingDay #UQChangeMakers	Watch the parade on Facebook & Check out the Story in Instagram	None
Wednesday 21 October	12-1pm	Giving Day 2020 Webinar: UQ's response to COVID-19 - Vaccine development, mental health and student response In this webinar, we will venture behind the scenes of UQ’s COVID-19 vaccine project, to learn more about the development of this promising vaccine candidate and the next steps towards manufacturing. We will also explore how our global community of ChangeMakers have stepped in to support UQ’s research and community outreach during the pandemic – from mental health intervention to providing meals, emergency accommodation and financial grants to the most needy in our community.	Online	Register
Thursday 22 October	4pm	BLOOM Tunes: Ella Belfanti Recorded Live at BLOOM Festival, we bring you Ella's live music set from the beautiful UQ Lakes. Relax and start your wind down to the weekend with some smooth tunes.	Watch on Facebook	None
Thursday 22 October	5.30-7.30pm	Ventures Annual Showcase We’re proud to showcase and celebrate our community of innovators and leaders that we have seen grow through Ventures programs and activities throughout the year. Join us as we also thank and recognise our amazing industry mentors, volunteers and partners that have attributed to the indisputable success of our 2020 initiatives.	Online	Register
Friday 23 October	5-6pm	BLOOM Cocktail Hour: Purple Passion Join UQLife for Cocktail Hour as resident cocktail connoisseur Noah shows you how to make a Bloom inspired cocktail and mocktail for your next spring party!	Watch on Facebook	None
Tuesday 27 October	1pm	Let's Chat About...IxD Hear from IxD students as they talk about their interactive 'No Touch' light and sound displays created exclusively for UQ BLOOM Festival.	Watch LIVE on Facebook	None
Tuesday 27 October	2pm	From the Couch: BLOOM Edition Let the Couch Crew bring you up to date with the latest happenings at UQ, with a full recap of the UQ BLOOM Festival so far.	Watch the premiere on Facebook	None
Tuesday 27 October	4pm	Crafternoons: BLOOM workshops Get into the BLOOM Festival spirit and try your hands at some spring-inspired craft.	Watch on Facebook	None
Wednesday 28 October	4.30pm	Student Leader Appreciation Night This annual event takes a moment to thank all of our amazing volunteers and mentees for their work across the year. In 2020 we will have both an on-campus celebration and an online event for those not able to join us.	Online	Invitation only
Thursday 29 October	4pm	CANCELLED BLOOM Tunes: Kelsey Berrington Recorded Live at BLOOM Festival, we bring you Kelsey's live music set from the beautiful UQ Lakes. Relax and start your wind down to the weekend with some smooth tunes.	Watch on Facebook	CANCELLED
Friday 30 October	5-6pm	BLOOM Cocktail Hour: Spooky Spoils Join UQLife for Cocktail Hour as resident cocktail connoisseur Noah shows you how to make Bloom inspired concoctions for your Halloween party.	Watch on Facebook	None