Events

DIY Zero waste audit

22 August 2023 9:00am–5:00pm

in UQ Sustainability Week 2023

Want to understand more about your own waste habits? Try a zero waste audit in 5 simple steps.

Plogging with UQ Sustainability, UQSRC x UQGEMS

21 August 2023 4:30pm–5:30pm

in UQ Sustainability Week 2023

“Plogging” is the activity of jogging and picking up litter, it’s like a speedy emu walk. UQ Sustainability, UQSRC & UQGEMS will be hitting the pavement with bags and gloves in hand, picking up as much rubbish as we can find around UQ’s St Lucia campus.

Challenges and Solutions in Circular Economy Roundtable

21 August 2023 2:00pm–3:30pm

in UQ Sustainability Week 2023

This roundtable will bring together key circular economy stakeholders to share knowledge, experiences and best practices.

Native Bee Workshop

21 August 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm

in UQ Sustainability Week 2023

Learn about our native bees and how to attract them into your garden. You'll even get to build and take home your own bee hotel.

Water Security in the Changing Climate- Seminar (Hybrid)

21 August 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm

in UQ Sustainability Week 2023

This seminar will address the challenges of achieving water security in the face of the climate crisis.

Grow It, Cook It, Eat It Workshop- Gatton

21 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.

Kokedama ball workshop

21 August 2023 12:00pm–2:00pm

in UQ Sustainability Week 2023

Come along and make your own DIY Kokedama ball.

Tackling modern slavery: a conversation with UQ experts (Hybrid)

21 August 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm

in UQ Sustainability Week 2023

Could you spot the risks and signs of modern slavery? Join us as UQ experts unpack what modern slavery is, what UQ is doing in this space and what steps you can take to help with combatting it.

Ventures Showcase

21 August 2023 11:00am–3:00pm

in UQ Sustainability Week 2023

Celebrating entrepreneurship and sustainability on World Entrepreneurs' Day!

DIY Veg and vegan food

21 August 2023 9:00am–5:00pm

in UQ Sustainability Week 2023

There is no better time to learn more about vegetarian or vegan eating than Sustainability Week.

Wooden spoon donation drive

21 August 2023 9:00am–25 August 2023 5:00pm

in UQ Sustainability Week 2023

Do you have any old or unwanted Wooden Spoons? The Business School Sustainable Community Garden wants them!

Union Op Shop launch

21 August 2023 8:00am–25 August 2023 4:00pm

in UQ Sustainability Week 2023

The University of Queensland's Student Union (UQU) is launching the Union Op Shop. Celebrate Sustainability Week by giving your unwanted clothes a new home, in preparation for opening. The Op Shop address two significant concerns for students - affordability and textile waste!♻️

Leave the car at home - green transport challenge

21 August 2023 5:00am–25 August 2023 7:00pm

in UQ Sustainability Week 2023

Choose one day during Sustainability Week and make your commute an active/green one, you may even win yourself a prize!

TEDxUQ Small Ripples, Big Waves

19 August 2023 9:00am–5:00pm

in UQ Sustainability Week 2023

TEDxUQ is back and the theme is Small Ripples, Big Waves. Get inspired by how seemingly small actions can create a huge impact in our world.

Bushcare Working Bee

30 July 2023 7:00am–10:00am

in Sustainability in Welcome Week

Get outdoors and join us for a bushcare working bee. Help the environment, meet like-minded people, and enjoy fellowship afterwards!

Mushroom Growing Demonstration

28 July 2023 10:00am–11:00am

in Sustainability in Welcome Week

Join us down at the UQ St Lucia Community Garden to learn first-hand how to grow mushrooms!

Green Ambassador Program Welcome and Lunch

27 July 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Sustainability in Welcome Week

Join us for a casual discussion to learn more about the UQ Green Ambassador Program (GAP) and how you can get involved.

UQ Sustainability stall at Market Day

26 July 2023 10:00am–2:00pm

in Sustainability in Welcome Week

Drop by our stall in the Forgan Smith Lawns to find out what's happening on campus and pick up your freebie to kick start, or continue, some sustainable and eco-friendly habits.

Forest food workshop

24 July 2023 11:00am–12:00pm

in Sustainability in Welcome Week

Come along and join us for a workshop where you will immerse yourself in the world of creating and maintaining a food forest garden.

Plastic Free July 2023

3 July 2023 8:00am–31 July 2023 6:00pm

in Plastic Free July

Sign up as an individual or get a group together in your workplace to tackle the issue of plastic use on campus and make a move towards a more sustainable campus environment.