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By joining us on UQ Giving Day today, you will be opening the doors for students who wouldn’t otherwise be able to go to university.

We’re working to remove barriers facing Queensland students aspiring to study at by 2032.

Donate today to give a student more than just a degree. Give them a new future. Every dollar donated to The Queensland Commitment and other eligible causes will be matched, doubling your impact!

Create change with us: https://givingday.uq.edu.au/pages/home-9

Join us for a free live hacking demonstration with ethical hacker, Rachel Tobac. Rachel will break down recent cyber attacks in the news, and how to defend against the latest hacking methods. 💻👾

Details:
12pm Thursday 24th October
St Lucia campus, The University of Queensland
Register: https://brnw.ch/UQEvents

👓 Meta just unveiled their latest prototype of augmented reality glasses, Orion. 👓

Before we get caught up in the hype, 's Professor Martie-Louise Verreynne breaks down the challenges Meta will need to overcome to make AR glasses a part of our everyday lives:

1️⃣ Ease of Use: Will they fit over your prescription glasses? Are they comfy enough to wear all day?

2️⃣ Physical Comfort: Can they keep cool, or will you feel like you’re wearing a tiny heater on your face? Plus, no one wants a case of vertigo.

3️⃣ Practicality: Battery life, data security, and display quality. Because no one wants AR glasses that run out of juice halfway through a movie or leave you worrying about privacy.

4️⃣ Psychological Barriers: Will people actually want to wear these in public? And will they trust the privacy controls?

However, it’s not too different from the early days of smartphones. Back then, there were sceptics, but also people who couldn’t wait to embrace the tech—and the same thing can happen with AR glasses.

Imagine holding a meeting where your notes are floating right in front of you, attending a class from your living room as if you’re in the room, or collaborating with colleagues across the globe without ever touching a screen.

👓 Would you give AR glasses a try? 👓

❗️ Imagine living with constant pain as your immune system works against you. That’s the reality for 23 million people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), especially women. But hope is on the horizon.

A team led by ’s Professor Ranjeny Thomas is developing a therapy that could reprogram the immune system to keep RA in long-term remission. Their project, Reset Rheumatoid Arthritis, is nearing clinical trials.

Early results are promising—some participants went into remission within 8 weeks. If successful, this could not only transform RA treatment but immunotherapies like this might also be used for other autoimmune diseases like Type 1 diabetes. 🙌

🌟 Exciting News for Future UQ Students! 🌟
is expanding its student accommodation at St Lucia with a brand-new 1,000-bed complex, taking the number of on-campus places to over 4,500.

Supported by the Queensland Government, construction kicks off next month, with the new accommodation set to be ready by Semester 2, 2027. This means more affordable and convenient living options right where the action happens.

🎓 Plus, additional accommodation scholarships will be offered to increase access for students from regional, remote and low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Have you seen our renovated lake and amphitheatre precinct yet? 🌿
This versatile space is perfect for events, learning or simply enjoying a quiet break 📖

The amphitheatre honours Emeritus Professor Dr. Mary Mahoney AO for her contributions to medicine and leadership 🩺

ChatGPT - is it an opportunity or challenge for students today?

Generative AI is changing education—fast. Two years since ChatGPT’s release, schools and universities are figuring out how to tackle its challenges and opportunities.

's Dr. Jason Lodge highlights 5 key areas the higher education sector needs to address:

🧠 1. Teach “people” skills alongside tech skills: While it’s crucial to teach students how to use AI, it's important to focus on what makes us human—critical thinking, emotional understanding, and independent learning.

🤖 2. Bridge the tech gap: Some students embrace AI, others are hesitant, often due to fears around cheating. We need to ensure that all students can confidently and ethically use AI tools.

💼 3. Prepare for future jobs: Schools and universities need to update what they teach to help students be ready for the new kinds of work that are coming.

🔍 4. Make sense of complex info: As AI's get better at handling data, humans need to navigate social complexities and make decisions. Education need to prioritise teaching these skills.

🎓 5. Lead the change: Universities should leverage their expertise to guide how AI is used in education, rather than following tech companies' lead.

Making science accessible and exciting for everyone has earned the Wonder of Science team the Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion ! 🚀🔬

Our Wonder of Science program focuses on engagement and inclusion in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths), especially across regional and remote Queensland.

Supporting low-income, female, neurodiverse and Indigenous students to build scientific literacy, the program has reached 114,000 people since 2012, providing teacher support and STEM challenge tasks for Year 4 – 9 students. 🧑‍🏫

If you'd like to find out more about the program, visit: wonderofscience.com.au/

🦠 StrepA bacteria – responsible for common throat infections – are also a major cause of childhood diseases such as scarlet fever and septicaemia which contribute to child deaths globally.

The team at UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience, with colleagues from the The University of Melbourne , CONACYT and : University of Wollongong, Australia, is making strides to change that by tracking the disease and leading efforts to develop a much-needed vaccine. 💊

Their pioneering efforts have earned them the prestigious Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research, a well-deserved recognition of their commitment to preventing life-threatening infection! 👏👏

💚 What a heartwarming collecting from Tatum's grandma 💛
- Sincerely, your 2nd biggest fan 😉💜

When your Grandma is your biggest fan! 💚 Tatum Stewart 💛

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❗Did you know melanoma is the third most common cancer diagnosis in Australia? UQ is working to change that.



Using AI-assisted 3D imaging, the team at 's Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis is leading the world’s largest melanoma prevention study, aiming to improve early detection and create a national screening program. This game-changing work has earned the team the 2024 Aspire Scholarship Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research. 👏👏

A quick guide to understanding personal pronouns ✍️

Every 12 minutes, an Australian dies from cardiovascular disease.

Associate Professor Joy Wolfram and her lab are working to change that by harnessing extracellular vesicles (EVs) to deliver medicine precisely where it’s needed.

Think of EVs as text messages sent between your body’s cells, telling each cell what to do. By deciphering this cellular language, we can use it to send instructions to specific locations in the body.

This innovative work is just one of the reasons why Dr Wolfram is this year’s proud recipient of the Queensland Young Tall Poppy Award. 🏆 🎉

🎭 Then and now 🎭
Introducing our revitalised Avalon Theatre!

Acquired in 1963, the theatre has seen the likes of UQ Alumni Geoffrey Rush AC, Robert Forster and Grant McLennan. Today, its restoration continues to support the performing arts and our next generation of talent 🎓🌟

Semester 2 is underway! Wishing all our students a fantastic semester ahead! 🎉

40+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander STEM leaders This year, NAIDOC Week is held across Australia from 7-14 July to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

NAIDOC Week encourages all Australians to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful conversations, building a society that fully values and respects the wisdom, resilience and contributions of Indigenous peoples 🖤💛❤️

! GIVEAWAY CLOSED ! Brisbane, this is your chance to WIN double passes to the Queensland Firebirds Vs Sunshine Coast Lightning game at 6 p.m. on Saturday 6 July 🎫

To enter, simply:
◼ Tag a friend you’d like to take in the comments
◼ Make sure you are following our account

The tickets are are not transferrable for another time. If you enter, please make sure you’re available to come.

The giveaway closes at 9am Friday 5 July. The winner will be notified via DM, and must be able to reply by 5pm on Friday.

Important information: The winners will be notified via messages from the official University of Queensland Instagram or Facebook account. If you receive any messages about this giveaway from other secondary/lookalike accounts, please disregard them and report to Instagram.

🏳️‍🌈 Did you know each colour on the rainbow flag symbolises something different? 🏳️‍🌈

In recent years, variations of the rainbow flag have emerged, each with its own unique meaning. Here’s a quick look at the most popular flags and their significance! 🏳️‍⚧️

We’re thrilled UQ has climbed the QS World University Rankings 2025 to be ranked =40th in the world.

This means we’re in the top 3% of the 1,500 universities ranked, recognising the impact of our research, teaching and innovation 🏆

On 3 June 1992, the High Court of Australia overturned the notion of "terra nullius" or "nobody's land" used by the British upon their arrival to claim the land of Australia. This groundbreaking decision paved the way for Native Title legislation.

Join us in celebrating the extraordinary contribution of Eddie Koiki Mabo in overturning this notion, today on Mabo Day. ❤️🖤💛

Now more than ever, we remain committed to truth-telling.

This National Reconciliation Week presents a significant occasion for Australians to unite and enhance their understanding of our shared histories, cultures, and accomplishments. We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part, we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.

Now more than ever, we will continue to honour the past and embrace the present, making reconciliation our lived reality. ❤️🖤💛

➡️To find out more, visit: https://life.uq.edu.au/nationalreconciliationweek

➡️ For information about events happening around The University of Queensland campus this week, check out UQ Life socials!

In 1967, with over 90% of Australians voting in favour, two sections of the Australian Constitution were amended to include Indigenous peoples in the census and empower the government to enact laws specifically about Indigenous peoples.

We are proud to celebrate the anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, a remarkable achievement resulting from the collective efforts of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and non-Indigenous activists.

Now more than ever, we recognise and value the many contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, and communities. ❤️🖤💛

Seven years ago, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders from across the nation issued the Uluru Statement from the Heart, inviting their fellow Australians ‘to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future’.

Now more than ever, we must walk together to achieve our shared reconciliation goals. Join us this National Sorry Day as we unite to support the healing process of the Stolen Generations, their families, and communities. ❤️🖤💛