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Campus clean-up 2025

20 January 2025 8:00am–13 February 2025 5:00pm
 
in Campus beautification

Green Labs Training Session (in-person and online)

28 August 2024 1:00pm–3:00pm
 
in Green Office and Green Labs Training

Green Office Training Session (In person and Online)

28 August 2024 10:00am–12:00pm
 
in Green Office and Green Labs Training

A sausage sizzle thank you to our Sustainability Volunteers

23 August 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
To say a huge thank you to our wonderful Sustainability Crew and Community garden volunteers, we are inviting you to join us for a free sausage sizzle at the St Lucia Community Garden.

DIY sustainability- Waste-less in your wardrobe in 5 steps

23 August 2024 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Our wardrobes are usually a good reflection of our personal style. But what about our environmental values? Let’s take a look.

Clean Up Australia Day Event

23 August 2024 8:30am–9:30am
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
UQ students and staff and members of the local community are invited to help clear rubbish along the river bank.

Dutton Park Workshop- Growing Microgreens

22 August 2024 2:00pm–3:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Learn how to grow microgreens in your kitchen and receive your own microgreen kit to get started.

Climate Clarity Interactive Workshop

22 August 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Lets have some fun! Join this one-hour interactive workshop that teaches you about our changing climate system and empowers you to take high-impact climate action.

Science DIY Terrarium Workshop (St Lucia)

22 August 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Create your own terrarium and learn about sustainability with the Science Leaders and Green Ambassadors Program!

Science DIY Terrarium Workshop (Gatton)

22 August 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Create your own terrarium and learn about sustainability.

Herston Growing Microgreens Workshop

22 August 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Learn how to grow microgreens in your kitchen and receive your own microgreen kit to get started.

The Wilderness Society Stall

22 August 2024 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
This is your chance to learn more about the Wilderness Society and how you can become involved in protecting Australia's wild places.

Brisbane Metro Stall

22 August 2024 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Come and have a chat with the Brisbane Metro team to learn more about the Brisbane Metro project!

Brisbane Sustainability Agency Stall

22 August 2024 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Visit the stall to chat to the team from the Brisbane Sustainability Agency about how to live for less and lower your footprint on the planet.

St Lucia Community Garden Workshop - Growing and using herbs

22 August 2024 10:00am–11:00am
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Come down to the community garden for a FREE workshop on herb gardening! You can even take home your very own herb plant!  

UQU Vegan Food Market

22 August 2024 9:00am–4:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
UQ this is your chance to come on down to Campbell Place and try the best of the best vegan market vendors from across South East Queensland. Enjoy a spectacular selection of plant-based eats including juicy burgers, hot dogs, taco's, gyros, cupcakes, ice-cream and loads more.

Movie and pizza night – “The Lorax”

21 August 2024 5:00pm–7:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Join us for pizza followed by a screening of “The Lorax” introduced by ‘Engineering in the Circular Economy’ expert Professor Peter Halley.

Net zero and the clean energy transition: The good news, the bad news and a pathway to progress

21 August 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
The renewable energy rollout is proving challenging on several fronts. In this seminar good news, the bad news and a pathway to progress will be discussed.

UQ Ventures Showcase

21 August 2024 11:00am–3:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Celebrate entrepreneurship at UQ on World Entrepreneurs' Day and meet some of UQ's sustainable start-ups.

Upcycling Water Bottles as Plant Pots

21 August 2024 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Create your own self-watering planter using ordinary plastic bottles. This upcycled planter makes a perfect gift, showcasing your creativity and care for the environment.

Ugly Fruit Syrup Demonstration

21 August 2024 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
The UQ Food Science Club will teach you how to turn ugly fruits into delicious syrup with just 2 ingredients!

Walkabout Creek Guided Tour

21 August 2024 10:30am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Join us for a FREE guided tour of the Walkabout Creek! You will get to see the beautiful flora and fauna in the area and learn about what the park rangers do on site.

HaBS Clothes Swap

20 August 2024 1:15pm–3:30pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Do you have clothes you love, but just don’t wear anymore? Bring them to the HaBS clothes swap and take home something new.

Digital Transformation Policy and Practice: Achieving the SDGs through Global Development

20 August 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Join us for an enlightening presentation on the Australia Awards Indonesia Short course “Digital Transformation Policy and Practice” and how this supports UQ’s contributions towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Carousel Clothing Stall

20 August 2024 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Are you keen to access to a revolving sustainable wardrobe that changes every month!

Gatton Community Garden Workshop - Growing and using herbs in the garden

20 August 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2024
Come down to the community garden for a FREE workshop on growing herbs. You can even take home your very own herb plant!

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