27/07/2026
Dr (Aunty) Pat Anderson AO's very impactful and heartfelt NAIDOC keynote address is now available to view online.
▶️ To watch the video, see the link in the comments section.
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The University of Queensland established The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit in 1985 as a commitment to the learning, discovery and engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The ATSIS Unit strongly supports the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and recognises the enormous contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and perspectives bring to UQ’s Learning, Discovery and Engagement activities.
27/07/2026
Dr (Aunty) Pat Anderson AO's very impactful and heartfelt NAIDOC keynote address is now available to view online.
▶️ To watch the video, see the link in the comments section.
A difficult choice was put to the Student Success Team... 😅
Join us at our Connect Week lunches and connect with fellow students, ATSIS Unit staff, CareerTrackers and the Aurora Foundation.
📍 St Lucia – Tuesday 28 July
📍 Gatton – Wednesday 29 July
We hope to see you there.
Meet Deb, Team Leader of the Student Success Team.
Deb works closely with students throughout their university journey, helping them navigate challenges and make the most of their time at UQ.
She's also become a regular feature in our content whenever we need a volunteer 😄
09/07/2026
Last week, UQ celebrated the largest mid-year Sashing Ceremony in UQ's history, with 16 graduands alongside many family members, friends, Elders, community, staff and supporters.
As Mununjali, Kombumerri and Rotuman descendant and Bachelor of Business Management / Arts, Callagan Williams said, "Not only does it take a village to raise a child, but it takes a village to live a life. I would not be here today without my village... But with my village (or truthfully, perhaps it should be 'my metropolis'), I am here."
See comments for the full article.
08/07/2026
This week, The University of Queensland proudly marked the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week with a powerful keynote address from Dr (Aunty) Pat Anderson AO.
Her message was both inspiring and thought-provoking, reminding us that meaningful progress is built through collaboration, community and shared purpose.
“The past 50 years are deadly, not because of one person or one action or one change of law or policy, they’re deadly because we spent 50 years working together to create our future. And we’re still fighting and shaping a future.”
Thank you, Aunty Pat, for sharing your story, wisdom and vision with such honesty and generosity.
❤️🖤💛 See comments for the full story.
Here’s to 50 Years of Deadly, and here’s to 50 more... 🖤💛❤️💙💚
Cheers for bringing this message to life:
Cassandra Diamond, Torres Strait Islander
Porsha Gahan, Wurundjeri and Māori
Callagan Williams, Kombumerri and Mununjali, Rotuman (Pacific Island)
Nathan Power, Juru, Jangga, Birri, Darumbal and Ugar (Stephen Island)
This week, we proudly celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC Week, recognising the strength, resilience, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We invite you to be part of this important celebration by exploring The University of Queensland's exciting NAIDOC Week Program, featuring a range of events and activities that honour the rich histories, cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
📅 See comments to explore the full program.
The 30th UniSport Australia Indigenous Nationals took place this week at The University of Newcastle, Australia, and there was plenty to celebrate for UQ's Goorie Goannas.
Not only did the team put in a fantastic performance, but 2026 also marks 20 years of UQ competing at Indigenous Nationals – a milestone that reflects two decades of pride, culture, connection and sporting achievement.
We're incredibly proud of every student who represented UQ, their communities and the enduring legacy of the Goorie Goannas.
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this felt like a good idea at the time 😭
A quick introduction to our newest team members
They’ve settled in very quickly… maybe a bit too quickly 😅