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Whether you are studying at one of our campuses, or studying online, your UQLife is what you make it!

The UQLife team are proud to present a range of events across all our campuses and online platforms to help you to engage and connect with others, enhance your UQ experience and help you to feel part of the UQ Community.

If you are studying from overseas, many of our online events happen on UQ websites and across our social accounts on Facebook and Instagram and you may need to access these sites with a Virtual Private Network. Find out about UQ's VPN.

COVID Safe Events

All events and spaces are operating in line with current guidelines. We ask that you please practice social distancing at all times and if you have travelled in the last 14 days, been in contact with someone with COVID-19, or if you are feeling unwell or experiencing COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms, please stay at home. Where relevant, you will be required to provide your contact details for contact tracing purposes.

UQ Giving Day
UQ BLOOM Festival
Summer in Queensland
Deadly Noize
23 October

tarring some of Australia's biggest rising stars in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music scene, we are turning the volume up to 11 with a 4 hour concert that is sure to rock St Lucia! Tickets are just $10 for UQ Student and $15 for other members of the community.

Upcoming events

Don't be Evil - UQ Art Museum Exhibit

1 October 2021 8:00am–31 January 2022 5:00pm
 
in Bloom - St Lucia
Referencing and materialising the Internet and its contents, interactive installations and screen-based works meet experiments in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality that require embodiment.

Maidens Sans Frontiers: Japanese Girl Culture in Australia

1 October 2021 9:00am–31 October 2021 5:00pm
 
in Bloom - St Lucia
This exhibition celebrates and investigates contemporary Japanese girl (shōjo) culture as it manifests in Australia showcasing cosplay, fashion, photographs, video, graphics, posters, postcards, books, manga, and collectibles.

Pathway to Employability

18 October 2021 8:00am–29 October 2021 8:00pm
 
in Bloom - St Lucia
View the forest of alumni stories near the Art Museum lawn. Discover the many and varied pathways that have been taken by alumni after their time at UQ

Mental Health Week Soothe and Groove Winning Playlists!

19 October 2021 9:45am–7 November 2021 5:00pm
 
in UQ Mental Health Week Events
And... the winning playlists that will guarantee to make your day or help you relax are here! Check out the awesome tunes shared by UQ students whether you are looking to unwind or boost your mood!
Recycling hub at the University of Queensland

Sustainability Recycling Pop-up Stall

20 October 2021 11:00am–27 October 2021 1:00pm
 
in Bloom - St Lucia
Learn how to recycle right with this pop-up sustainability workshop!

Diversity, Disability and Inclusion Mentoring and Support Zoom Link-Up

21 October 2021 12:00pm–12:45pm
 
in Diversity Disability and Inclusion (DDI) Online Connection and Peer Mentoring Support Sessions
The Diversity, Disability and Inclusion Mentoring and Support Zoom Link-Up is a casual group for students with lived experiences of physical, mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
UQ Students and staff enjoying a poetry reading

Words in BLOOM

21 October 2021 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in BLOOM Online Program
Join the library for an online poetry reading.

IxD Music Installations and Exhibits

21 October 2021 4:00pm–7:00pm
 
in Bloom - St Lucia
Explore the design of four IxD digital musical instrument installations that were created and developed by students. The exhibits provide the audience with interaction with unusual interfaces to create great music and engaging light displays.
Musician playing in twilight at UQ Gatton campus

Twilight Tunes

21 October 2021 4:00pm–7:00pm
 
in Bloom - St Lucia
Enjoy live musicians under the blooming jacarandas.
Native Bees creating honey

An Evening with Bees

21 October 2021 4:30pm–6:30pm
 
in Bloom - St Lucia
Join us for an introductory workshop on the lives and diversity of Australian native bees for anyone interested in pollination ecology or sustainable gardening.

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Call for Partners

UQLife is always looking for partners for our events and opportunities to collaborate with faculties, student clubs and societies and other UQ affiliated bodies throughout the year. If you are interested in partnering or would like to know more, please contact the UQLife team.

Email: uqlife@uq.edu.au