UQ Biotechnology Society

Earlier this month, we kicked off Semester 2 with a bang 💥 at our Launch Party: Biotech Beyond Borders!✈️🌏

It was an incredible night celebrating the diversity of our biotech community 🧬💫 Seeing everyone come together, share their cultures, meet new people and embrace the spirit of Biotech Beyond Borders made the night truly unforgettable! ✨

A huge congratulations to our Membership Bingo, Group Trivia and Best Dressed winners! 🎉👏

Thank you to everyone who joined us, dressed up and brought such amazing energy to the night! 💜😎

Here’s to an exciting Semester 2 ahead! 🧬✨

UniLife

🚀 TRI TOUR IS HERE! 🚀

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at TRI? 👀 Come along with UQBTS for an exclusive tour of TRI and get a closer look at the research, innovation and technology happening behind the scenes! 🧪🔬

📅 31 August
📍 TRI (Translational Research Institute)
💰 Members: $10 | Non-members: $20

Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! 🧬✨

Calling all prospective Honours and Postgraduate students 🗣️

Are you looking for a supervisor for your honours year or during your masters?

SCMB faculty has organised an information lunch to meet prospective supervisors.

🗓️ Tuesday 25 August
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
📍 UQ Chemistry Podium

Come join us and meet some amazing supervisors 🧪 🧫

✨💃 UQ SCIENCE BALL: MET GALA RECAP 💃✨

From the red carpet to the dance floor… what a night 🪩

Our Met Gala: Red Carpet Edition brought together the best of science, style and a little bit of chaos. From jaw-dropping looks to unforgettable moments, you all understood the assignment 🖤✨

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made the night one to remember! 🥂

📸 Special thanks to Elohim Studio | Brisbane Event Photography & Videography 📸 for capturing the night and giving us all the memories to look back on!

📸 And to Event Specialists | 360 Booth & Photo Booth for the photo booth moments that had everyone serving looks! ✨

🎶 Huge shoutout to Heaven on Earth Band and UQCS Band for keeping the energy high and getting everyone onto the dance floor! 🎸🕺

🎧 And of course, thank you to our DJ CHARLIE PERELINI for keeping the party going all night long! 🔥

Scroll through for a little look back at the highlights 👀

Science has never looked this good! 🧬💫

🔬 RESEARCH NIGHT 2026 IS HERE! 🧫

Curious about what research actually looks like at UQ, or trying to figure out where your Honours, Masters, PhD or vacation research project could take you?

Come meet researchers from 20+ research groups across UQ and Brisbane research institutes, hear what they’re working on, and discover the projects and pathways you might not know exist yet 👀

🧬 20+ Research Groups
🔍 Vacation (Summer and Winter) research, Honours, Masters & PhD opportunities
🤝 Meet researchers face-to-face and ask the questions with the answers that are trapped behind lab meetings

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 UQ St Lucia Campus

Whether you already have a research direction in mind or have absolutely no idea where to start, you have to be in the room where it happens 🥼🥽

✨ Save the date, bring your questions, and tag someone who needs to find their next lab!

🔬 RESEARCH NIGHT 2026 IS HERE 🧫

Curious about what research actually looks like at UQ, or trying to figure out where your Honours, Masters, PhD or vacation research project could take you?

Come meet researchers from 20+ research groups across UQ and Brisbane research institutes, hear what they’re working on, and discover the projects and pathways you might not know exist yet 👀

🧬 20+ Research Groups
🔍 Vacation (Summer and Winter) research, Honours, Masters & PhD opportunities
🤝 Meet researchers face-to-face and ask the questions with the answers that are trapped behind lab meetings

📅 Thursday, 27 August 2026
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 UQ St Lucia Campus

Whether you already have a research direction in mind or have absolutely no idea where to start, you have to be in the room where it happens 🥼🥽

✨ Save the date, bring your questions, and tag someone who needs to find their next lab!

🥂✨ THE UQ SCIENCE BALL MENU IS HERE ✨🥂

The wait is over… your Science Ball menu has officially been revealed! 🍽️🪩

And yes, your ticket includes an OPEN BAR TAB🍸🍷🍻

A night of good food, flowing drinks, and even better company awaits. Whether you’re coming with your lab partners, your besties, or your whole cohort, this is one night you don’t want to miss!

🎟️ FOMO tickets are selling fast, so grab yours before they’re gone!

Eat well. Drink well. Science well. 🧬🥂

📢 UQBTS Special General Meeting 📢

Join us after our Drip Drop In at our upcoming Special General Meeting to vote on proposed constitutional changes and nominate yourself (or someone else) for our open executive positions 👔

This is your chance to shape the direction of UQBTS and get involved behind the scenes 🦺⛑️

📅 Date: 13th August 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30–5:30 PM
📍 Location: 42-115 Prentice Learning Theatre

🚨 Executive applications close at 3:30 PM on 13th August!

Whether you’re keen to lead, get involved behind the scenes, or simply want your voice heard, we’d love to see you there! 🧬🔬

📢 Good news for the busy semester!

☕️ Drip Drop In will now be a regular series thanks to the UQU Campus Culture Fund ✨

Join us every fortnight for coffee/tea and a casual catch up with fellow UQ Biotech members 🧬

🍵 Free coffee or drink for the first 10 members
🧘‍♀️ A break between busy weeks of classes and assignments
🎲 Board games for anyone feeling competitive

The next session is this Thursday at the Prentice Learning Theatre (just before the SGM 😉), so come and bring all your biotech buddies 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬

📸 Pics from the first Drip Drop In session ✨

💃 MISSED OUT ON SCIENCE BALL TICKETS?? 💃

We’re back for the FINAL round of Science Ball ‘Met Gala: Red Carpet’ by popular demand ‼️🙈

🗓️Date: Friday, 14 August
⏰ Time: 7PM - 11 PM
📍Location: The Warehouse, Fortitude Valley

Don’t be the only friend not going to the ball of the year… We’ll see you on the red carpet 👀 Link in bio for tickets 🔗✨