Sustainability

Events

  1. Home
  2. News and events

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.
Register

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.

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.
Register

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.
Register

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.

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!  
Register

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!

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 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.

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.
Register

Pages

UQ Repair Café - 21 Sept 2023

21 September 2023 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in UQ Repair Cafe
Embrace sustainability while connecting with colleagues and students in a friendly, creative setting at the final UQ Repair Café of the semester. This time round we’re focused on sewing and jewellery repairs, so dig out your ripped or broken items and bring them along!

Composting Workshop

25 August 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Join us and learn about the secrets to making great compost and get to know Monty.

Seedball Making Workshop

25 August 2023 12:00pm–1:30pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Do you love plants and getting a little bit muddy? We have the perfect sustainability event for you! Come join the UQ refugee tutoring club on Friday the 25th of August to make your very own seed ball.

Grow It, Cook It, Eat It Workshop - St Lucia

25 August 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Learn how to properly identify, select and harvest greens and vegetables from the garden and use this produce to prepare your own lunch.

Learn about UQ's Green Fund (online)

25 August 2023 12:00pm–12:30pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Got an idea for a sustainability initiative on campus? Tune into this online session to learn how you can secure funding to convert your idea into a reality.

UQ Oxfam Suitcase Rummage

25 August 2023 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Pack your suitcase with your pre-loved wares and/or handmade creations and sell straight out of your suitcase. It’s as easy as that! Reduce-
Re-use-Rummage

Clean Up Australia Day Event

25 August 2023 9:00am–10:30am
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
UQ students and staff and members of the local community are invited to help clear rubbish along the river bank.

DIY Home herb garden

25 August 2023 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Keen to create a herb garden? Learn how with 5 simple steps.
Drew Kahuʻāina Broderick. “a handful of sand thrown against a white wall after work, amidst a rising tide”, 2020, Performance documentation, Waikīkī, Kona, Oʻahu. Courtesy of the artist, Honolulu.

Ultramarine Conversations: Climate Justice and First Nations Sovereignty

24 August 2023 5:30pm–8:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
In this Ultramarine Conversation hear how First Nations peoples are leading the fight for climate justice in Australia.

Once You Know Screening and Panel Discussion

24 August 2023 4:00pm–7:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Join us for the screening of Once You Know, followed by a panel discussion with UQ experts and some drinks.

Ultramarine Conversations: Tishiko King (climate activist and storyteller)

24 August 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Meet us on the UQ Art Museum lawn for a conversation and Q&A with climate activist and storyteller Tishiko King on the intersection of climate and First Nations justice.

Plant Pot Painting and plant swap (Herston)

24 August 2023 11:30am–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Plant lovers, we have the perfect workshop for you! Join us for this plant pot painting workshop at the Herston Campus.

UQU Vegan Food Market

24 August 2023 9:00am–4:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
UQ this is your chance to indulge and delight in an array vegan bites and ethical merchandise at Campbell Place. Enjoy a spectacular selection of plant-based eats including juicy burgers, hot dogs, taco's, gyros, cupcakes, ice-cream and loads more.

DIY Count your carbon footprint

24 August 2023 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Use an online calculator to count your carbon and understand your footprint.

PEATLI project information session (hybrid)

23 August 2023 4:30pm–5:30pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Want to travel to Indonesia and engage with communities to address poverty? Then PEATLI is a fantastic opportunity for you!

Ready, Set, Scoot - e-Scooter Training Workshop

23 August 2023 12:30pm–1:45pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Join our 'Ready, Set, Scoot!' workshop and learn about e-mobility, how to ride safely and follow the rules!

Plant Pot Painting (Gatton)

23 August 2023 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Plant lovers, we have the perfect workshop for you! Join us for this plant pot painting workshop at the Gatton Campus.

Tour of the UQ Business School's Sustainable Community Garden

23 August 2023 11:30am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Join us for a tour of the UQ Business School's new Sustainable Community Garden, learn some gardening tricks and take home a gift from the garden.

UQ Repair Café

23 August 2023 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Toss it away? Not today! Bring your overly loved items to UQ’s Repair Café and they will be fixed for free by our apprentice fixers.

UQ Growers and Traders stall

23 August 2023 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Drop by and learn about UQ Growers and Traders events, where staff and students meet to exchange home-grown or homemade produce and goods.

Mindfulness in Sustainability Week

23 August 2023 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Take some time to focus on yourself and your personal wellbeing during Sustainability Week.

Ready, Set, Scoot - e-Scooter Training Workshops

23 August 2023 11:00am–12:15pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Join our 'Ready, Set, Scoot!' workshop and learn about e-mobility, how to ride safely and follow the rules!

Recycle Right Game

23 August 2023 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
The Recycle Right pop-up is an interactive opportunity to learn about recycling at UQ.

Sustainable Living Fair

23 August 2023 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Come on down to the Grassy Knoll and enjoy some sustainable living activities hosted by our amazing UQ Clubs & Societies!

AI sorting bin stand

23 August 2023 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in UQ Sustainability Week 2023
Come along to see and experience the future of AI in waste sorting and management.

Pages