UQ Biotechnology Society

UQ Biotechnology Society Welcome to the University of Queensland’s founding Biotechnology Student Society!

UQ Biotechnology Society is a collective of ambitious students from all aspects of biotechnology and STEM with an aim to help students connect with like-minded people, build relationships, discover the world of biotechnology, connect students to industry leaders, and create avenues to enhance the skills and employability of students at the University of Queensland!

If you’re going to come to one career event this semester, make it this one! 🧬✨On 7 October, we’re bringing Oxford Nanop...
28/09/2026

If you’re going to come to one career event this semester, make it this one! 🧬✨

On 7 October, we’re bringing Oxford Nanopore, Merck, Cytiva, Microbio, Infensa Bioscience and more to UQ for Career Night 💼

🎤 Hear directly from the people working in genomics, therapeutics, biomanufacturing and beyond
🤝 Meet them afterwards and ask about their work, how they got there and where graduates fit in
🍱 Stay for food and a proper chance to talk

There’s a whole lot more you can do with biotech than you might realise, so join us to come see what’s out there 💜

📅 Wednesday 7 October
🕰️ 6–9 PM
📍 ModWest, UQ St Lucia
🎟️ Register: https://events.humanitix.com/6ab3bf696794befcf894b58a

Not sure what to wear tonight? 👀 We’ve got you covered! Here’s a little style guide to help you show up in your best fit...
25/09/2026

Not sure what to wear tonight? 👀 We’ve got you covered! Here’s a little style guide to help you show up in your best fit for tonight’s Undergrad & Postgrad Mixer ✨

📅 Friday 25 September
⏰️ 6 - 9PM
📍 St. Lucy's Caffe, UQ St. Lucia

🧬 SYNBIO JUDGES REVEAL Meet the incredible panel of researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders joining u...
20/09/2026

🧬 SYNBIO JUDGES REVEAL

Meet the incredible panel of researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders joining us for Synbio Pitch Night TONIGHT‼️

This year's judging panel brings expertise in:
🧪 Biotechnology research
💼 Venture capital & investment
🚀 Entrepreneurship & commercialisation
🌱 Startup development and innovation

Whether you're interested in research, startups, or commercialisation, this is a rare opportunity to network with a distinguished panel of leaders from across Queensland's biotechnology ecosystem

Stay after the pitches, stay for free pizza and networking, where you'll have the chance to ask questions, hear about their career journeys, and make meaningful connections

And that's not all...

🏆 You become part of the judging panel too! Vote for your favourite team in our People's Choice Award and provide feedback that will help the four UQ Australasian Synthetic Biology Challenge teams refine their pitches before competing at the national finals in Sydney

Every $5 ticket directly supports the UQ teams' travel and accommodation costs, helping the next generation of biotech innovators represent UQ on the national stage

📅 Monday 21 September
🕕 6:00 - 9:00 PM
📍 Goddard Learning Theatre (08-139), UQ St Lucia

🎟️ Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/synbio-pitch-night

✦ Solara Lumina: Biotechnology Undergraduate × Postgraduate Mixer ✦Why eye the 70% ethanol back in the lab, when you can...
18/09/2026

✦ Solara Lumina: Biotechnology Undergraduate × Postgraduate Mixer ✦

Why eye the 70% ethanol back in the lab, when you can have food and drinks on us? 👀🍸

Step beyond your usual circle and connect with fellow biotechnology students across undergraduate and postgraduate study 🎓

Expect meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and the chance to meet the people who may shape your next chapter! 📖

📍 Saint Lucy’s
📅 25 September 2026
🕰️ 6-9 PM
🎟️ Link in bio
👗 Sunset by the Sea (flowy silhouettes, linen, relaxed shirts, sandy neutrals, ocean blues and warm sunset tones)

Proudly supported by UQU through the Clubs & Societies Grants Program 💜

Biotechnology StudentMixe

🧬 Where science meets startups 📊Join us for an evening of innovation as the 2026 UQ Australasian Synthetic Biology Chall...
16/09/2026

🧬 Where science meets startups 📊

Join us for an evening of innovation as the 2026 UQ Australasian Synthetic Biology Challenge teams pitch their startup ideas ahead of the national finals in Sydney.

Hear how synthetic biology is being transformed into real-world solutions, connect with researchers and industry professionals, and vote for your favourite team in the People's Choice Award‼️

🎟️ Every $5 ticket helps support the teams' journey to the national finals, with all proceeds going directly towards travel and accommodation. Can't make it? Donations are also welcome 😊

Pizza provided 🍕🍕🍕

📅 Monday 21 September
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Goddard Learning Theatre (08-139), UQ St Lucia

🌱🧬 UQ SOLAR BIOTECHNOLOGY MICRO-ALGAE FACILITY VISIT 🧬🌱Ever wondered what biotechnology looks like beyond the lab? 👀🔬Joi...
10/09/2026

🌱🧬 UQ SOLAR BIOTECHNOLOGY MICRO-ALGAE FACILITY VISIT 🧬🌱

Ever wondered what biotechnology looks like beyond the lab? 👀🔬

Join UQ Biotechnology Society and UQ Food Science Club for an exclusive visit to UQ’s Centre for Solar Biotechnology! Get an inside look at biotechnology in action and explore how research can be translated into real-world applications. 🧪🌱

📅 Wednesday, 16 September
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 UQ’s Centre for Solar Biotechnology, located in Pinjarra Hills
🎟️ Members: $5 | Non-members: $10

🚗 Own transportation is required. Please make sure you can make your own way to and from the site.

Spots are limited, so don't miss out! 👀

Come see biotech beyond the bench. 🌱🔬

☕️ It’s Drip Drop In week again! Come chill with us this Friday at Merlo’s from 11 am to 12 pm 🍃🍵 Free coffee or drink f...
08/09/2026

☕️ It’s Drip Drop In week again!

Come chill with us this Friday at Merlo’s from 11 am to 12 pm 🍃

🍵 Free coffee or drink for the first 10 members
🧘‍♀️ A break between busy weeks of classes and assessments

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

Supported by UQ Union Campus Culture Fund! ✨

📸 Last session’s pics!

08/09/2026

UQBTS Agriculture Career Showcase & Panel! 🎓🌾

Join us 9th of September, 6–9 PM for an evening of career inspiration, industry insights, and conversations about the future of agriculture.

07/09/2026

The sax is getting louder… 🎷👀
And so is agricultural biotech. 🌱🧬

Come see where the field could take you.

📅 Wed 9 Sept | 6–9 PM
📍 Room 358, Physiology Building 63, UQ St Lucia

Spots are limited, link in bio! 🌿

🌱 LOCATION UPDATE & SPEAKER LINE UP - AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY CAREER SHOWCASE & PANEL 🧬Curious about where agricultur...
07/09/2026

🌱 LOCATION UPDATE & SPEAKER LINE UP - AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY CAREER SHOWCASE & PANEL 🧬

Curious about where agricultural biotechnology can take you? Meet 5 industry and academia professionals and discover disciplines across:

🧬Crop and Livestock Genetics and Pathogenicity
🦠Algae and Microbiology
👔Entrepreneurship
🪴Soil Agriculture

and more…

📅 Wednesday 9th September
🕕 6:00 - 9:00 PM
📍 Room 358, Learning Theatre, Physiology Building (63), UQ St Lucia Campus

Whether you’re considering a career in agricultural biotech or just curious about what’s happening across the sector, come along and see where the field could take you 🌿

Register now with the link in our bio, spots are limited!

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