Celebrate - Innovate - Illuminate
15 - 30 October 2022
Celebrate with us at a number of events and activities that bring the UQ community together
Discover a variety of innovative projects, collaborations and achievements produced by UQ students
Enjoy the brilliant light displays that will illuminate our campus; and immerse yourself in beautiful outdoor spaces and exhibits that will be on display throughout the festival
BLOOM festival will be celebrating its fifth year in 2022, filling St Lucia, Gatton and Herston campuses with vibrant, innovative activities and celebrations for everyone to enjoy. From 15 - 30 October 2022 the festival will celebrate the UQ community during jacaranda season.
Over the course of the festival, we welcome students, staff, alumni and the UQ community to relax under their favourite jacaranda trees, explore our light installations and interactive exhibits, enjoy live music and workshops and indulge in pop-up picnics and indigenous foods.
We can't wait to celebrate the most beautiful time of year with you.
UQ's Great Court Carvings Audio Tour
Join us for a leisurely walk around the Great Court taking in the exquisite carvings that reflect The University's history and give meaning and purpose to UQ. Learn all about the stories behind one of the largest stone carving installations in the country.
Illuminating your experiences
Explore the history of TEDxUQ and find your new favourite TEDx Talk! Visit TEDxUQ's interactive poster display in the Great Court to find out how you can get involved in TEDxUQ 2023. Details to come.
This installation shares stories from UQ Alumni who have taken part in experiences and programs available to students. These stories detail how their experiences equipped them for post-university life and given them the skills and confidence to make informed decisions about their future.