UQ Life

✨ Want to be part of shaping the UQ Experience? Create change and take on the challenge with a Student-Staff Partnership! 🧑‍💻Submissions for Student Staff Partnerships Round 2 are open now and close 24 April. ✨ 
 
Not sure where to start or how to submit your project idea? Come along an SSP information session to learn more about the application process. 
Don’t wait, pitch your project now— click the link in our bio to find out more! 
 

📣 Join us tomorrow for: Human rights and international justice in a fractured world.

Amid rising conflict, displacement and democratic decline, Dr Simon Adams will explore what the future of human rights looks like. Drawing on decades of work in global conflict zones, he’ll discuss evolving human rights norms, the pressures on international justice, and Australia’s role in responding to global crises.

📅 Tomorrow - Thursday 26 March
⏰ 1–3pm
📍 Terrace Room, Level 6, Sir Llew Edwards Building, St Lucia campus
🎟 Free for UQ students, staff and alumni
 
Come along to hear from a leading global voice on human rights and international justice.

👀 see link in bio to register or learn more

Building peace in a divided world 🌏To mark the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, join us for a special Speaker Series event featuring Bishop Daniel Abot.

Born in Sudan, Bishop Abot’s experiences of conflict and migration shape his work supporting migrant families and young people in Australia. In this conversation, he will reflect on racism, peace building, and the importance of belonging in multicultural communities.

Moderated by Professor Heather Zwicker (Pro Vice-Chancellor, Campus, Culture and Leadership), the event will include time for discussion and afternoon tea.

📅 Friday 20 March
⏰ 1–3pm
📍 Terrace Room, Level 6, Sir Llew Edwards Building, UQ St Lucia campus
🎟 Free for UQ students, staff and alumni

Places are limited. Register to attend via: https://brnw.ch/21x0Ltz

Uni’s well underway and the vibes are amazing, but let’s be real, it can also feel like a whirlwind.

The Meet Your Support and Services Expo is your chance to pause, reset, and meet the UQ teams who are here to help you before census date sneaks up on the academic calendar.

Come along to:

- Meet peer connectors
- Chat with friendly UQ staff from Student Support and Wellbeing Services, Faculty and more.
- Find the support you didn’t even know you needed
- Enjoy free snacks and giveaways!

You don’t have to navigate uni life solo. We’re here to help.

Find out more: life.uq.edu.au/event/11663/meet-your-support-and-services-expo

Today is International Women's Day (IWD)! This year's theme, Balance the Scales, calls for justice, safety and representation for all women and girls.

Join us for a keynote address on Thursday 12 March, delivered by Jas Rawlinson, an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and survivor-advocate who empowers changemakers to own their story.

2026 UQ International Women's Day address
🗓️ Thursday 12 March 2026
⏰ 12:30pm for 1–3pm
📍 Auditorium, Level 7, Queensland Brain Institute (79), UQ St Lucia

By participating in IWD 2026, UQ students and staff can contribute to a culture where all members of our community feel safe, respected and empowered.

🔗Click the link below to find out more about IWD events at UQ and register to attend
https://brnw.ch/21x0yaE 🔗

UQ is celebrating the 11th year as a premier partner of Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds and we want to give YOU a chance win one of five double passes to watch the Firebirds take on the Melbourne Vixens Sunday 15 March at Nissan Arena! 🏆

Click the link below for your chance to win!
https://brnw.ch/21x0sPE

To show our appreciation for your unwavering support, UQ staff, students and alumni receive a 10% discount on Firebirds home game tickets with the code: UQ10!
https://brnw.ch/21x0sPD

Hello Okta, goodbye Duo!
We’re moving from Duo to Okta Verify as our new multi factor authentication (MFA) app. This is the first step in bringing all UQ sign on and identity services onto one unified Okta platform throughout 2026–27.

What this means for you:
🔐 Easier sign on
🛡️ Stronger account protection
🚀 Better access management

You will receive additional information and instructions in the lead up to your account being moved to Okta MFA.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x0sC3

SSAF Survey is now live!

Have your say on how your Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) funds are spent. SSAF funds are used to promote support and services for all UQ students.

Your voice matters. Complete the survey: https://survey.app.uq.edu.au/SSAF-2026

Survey closes Sunday 15 March 2026.

Learn more about SSAF here: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/fees-payments-and-refunds/student-services-and-amenities-fee

Connect Week is here to help you meet new friends and get connected! 👋 We've got a full program of fun and free events to help you make the most of the first week of semester 😊

Click the link below to see the the full program of Connect Week events (both on campus and online!)
🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x0avr 🔗

What was your favourite part of O-Week? We can't decide just one- swipe through to see some of our highlights 📸
O-Week might be over, but we'll see you all on Monday for Connect Week! 🌟

🔗 Check out the link below to see the full Connect Week program and make sure you don't miss out on any of the fun and free events coming up next week! 🔗
https://brnw.ch/21x06yJ