ATSIS Unit

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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.

01/09/2026

Today is Indigenous Literacy Day!

The University of Queensland is proud to support The Indigenous Literacy Foundation and its important work to improve literacy outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in remote and regional communities.

📚 Join us at the Great Book Swap Book Stall today from 10am to 2pm at Student Central. Pick up a book and help make a difference.

Can't make it to the stall? You can still support the cause by donating via the link in the comments.

Every book and every donation helps create opportunities through literacy. ❤️

26/08/2026

Put your hand up if you needed a little more time to apply for InspireU Discover 🙋

Good news! Registrations have been extended until Sunday 6 September.

InspireU Discover gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 7-9 the chance to spend a day at UQ exploring campus, making connections and taking the first steps into their future.

📍 UQ Gatton | 29 September
📍 UQ St Lucia | 2 October

Please share with family, friends and community members who may be interested.

Find out more in the comments section!

18/08/2026

While Cassandra leads the ATSIS Unit and supports the team's work across the University, she's also developed a reputation for being a great sport when it comes to appearing in content...

when she gets the call-up 😅

16/08/2026

I'd be jumping for joy too if I was heading to InspireU Discover next month!

InspireU Discover gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 7-9 the chance to spend a day at UQ exploring campus, making connections and taking the first steps into their future.

📍 UQ Gatton | 29 September
📍 UQ St Lucia | 2 October

Registrations close Sunday 23 August.

Please share with family, friends and community members who may be interested.

Find out more in the comments section!

The University of Queensland

13/08/2026

We caught everyone in the photo...
..and now we've caught your attention 👀

Future Leaders starts this Friday at 12pm.

See you there?

Register via the link in bio.

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.

26/07/2026

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.

23/07/2026

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.

Address

Level 2, Bookshop Building (4), Staff House Road, The University Of
St Lucia, QLD
4072

Telephone

+61734431404

Website

https://indigenous-engagement.uq.edu.au/

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