Alumni and Industry Events

Our alumni and industry events are an opportunity for our Business School community to engage with our leading academics, keep up-to-date with relevant business research and trends and network with fellow peers.

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Commerce Alumni Celebration

6 August 2022 5:00pm9:00pm
Reconnect with fellow Bachelor of Commerce graduates at a celebration event at the stunning new Patina Restaurant at the Great Court. Enjoy a lecture by Professor Stephen Gray, our Chair in Finance.
Global Leadership Series: Brisbane's Olympic decade

Global Leadership Series: Brisbane's Olympic decade

28 July 2022 6:00pm8:00pm
Our next Global Leadership Series event offers a wide-ranging look at the fascinating research already underway at UQ surrounding the Olympic movement, from rehabilitation science and supporting para-sport champions to how Brisbane itself will change as a city.
Interested in being an entrepreneur? Boom or bust!

Interested in being an entrepreneur? Boom or bust!

24 May 2022 5:45pm8:00pm
Have you been thinking about starting a business or wanting to monetise a passion project?

We have the perfect event for you.
Rodney Wylie Fellowship Lecture (Brisbane)

POSTPONED: Rodney Wylie Fellowship Lecture (Brisbane)

31 March 2022 5:30pm8:00pm
This popular lecture series returns featuring 2022 Rodney Wylie Eminent Visiting Fellow, Ms Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, CEO and Managing Director of Mirvac Group. Susan's keynote address will explore the topic of 'Modern leadership: building a high-performance organisational culture.'
Rodney Wylie Fellowship Lecture (Melbourne)

Rodney Wylie Fellowship Lecture (Melbourne)

29 March 2022 5:30pm8:00pm
This popular lecture series returns featuring 2022 Rodney Wylie Eminent Visiting Fellow, Ms Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, CEO and Managing Director of Mirvac Group. Susan's keynote address will explore the topic of 'Modern leadership: building a high-performance organisational culture.'
Rodney Wylie Fellowship Lecture (Sydney)

Rodney Wylie Fellowship Lecture (Sydney)

22 March 2022 5:30pm8:00pm
This popular lecture series returns featuring 2022 Rodney Wylie Eminent Visiting Fellow, Ms Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, CEO and Managing Director of Mirvac Group. Susan's keynote address will explore the topic of 'Modern leadership: building a high-performance organisational culture.'
Global Leadership Series: Building trust in a post-truth world

Global Leadership Series: Building trust in a post-truth world

15 June 2021 5:30pm8:00pm
Join moderator and UQ Chancellor, Mr Peter Varghese AO, along with UQ trust experts Professor Matthew Hornsey and Professor Nicole Gillespie, and James Mabbott, Partner in Charge at KPMG Futures, as they explore how trust in organisations and institutions can be built, restored, and preserved. 

How to thrive, not just survive: digital service transformations in a global pandemic

20 November 2020 12:00pm1:00pm
Join us and our engaging industry panellists to discuss “How to Thrive, Not Just Survive: Digital Service Transformation in a Global Pandemic.”
The Global Connection 2.0

The Global Connection 2.0

8 October 2020 5:00pm
GC 2.0 is a virtual hangout where you’ll be able to catch up and meet fellow Business, Economics and Law (BEL) alumni and extend your professional networking opportunities with alumni in your city, country or region.

Global Leadership Series webinar: What to expect from a trans-Tasman travel bubble

22 July 2020 5:00pm6:00pm
In this webinar, our expert panel will discuss the likelihood and logistics of a trans-Tasman travel bubble, and the risks and benefits it would bring to both Australia and New Zealand.
Webinar - Get Finance Fit series: COVID19 & Finance

Webinar - Get Finance Fit series: COVID19 & Finance - What smart money moves should you make during a pandemic?

30 April 2020 6:00pm7:00pm
While everyone is trying to flatten the curve to combat COVID-19, what steps are you taking to try to stay ahead of your financial curve? And what smart money moves should you be making now that could serve you well into the future?
UQ Alumni Reception in San Francisco

UQ Alumni Reception in San Francisco

30 January 2020 6:45pm8:30pm
Join The University of Queensland in San Francisco for an evening drinks reception on Thursday January 30.

The Brisbane Connection

5 December 2019 6:00pm
Hosted by the UQ Young Alumni Advisory Board, the Brisbane Global Connection is a quarterly informal networking event for all UQ alumni (young and young at heart) to meet, enjoy meaningful conversations and stay connected with the UQ community.

The Melbourne Connection

5 December 2019 6:00pm
The Melbourne Global Connection is a quarterly informal networking event for all UQ alumni (young and young at heart) to meet, enjoy meaningful conversations and stay connected with the UQ community.

The Sydney Connection

5 December 2019 6:00pm
The Sydney Connection is an informal networking event for all UQ alumni (young and young at heart) to meet, enjoy meaningful conversations and stay connected with the UQ community.

The Global Connection

5 December 2019 6:00pm
The Global Connection is an informal meet-up for UQ alumni held in cities worldwide. See if The Global Connection is held in your city.
2019 Rod Wylie Lecture (Brisbane)

2019 Rod Wylie Lecture (Brisbane)

1 August 2019 6:00pm8:00pm
The University of Queensland invites you to attend our 2019 Rodney Wylie Lecture on 'Why businesses must change to thrive in the age of disruption'.
2019 Rod Wylie Lecture (Sydney)

2019 Rod Wylie Lecture (Sydney)

31 July 2019 6:00pm8:00pm
The University of Queensland invites you to attend our 2019 Rodney Wylie Lecture on 'Why businesses must change to thrive in the age of disruption'.
2019 Rod Wylie Lecture (Melbourne)

2019 Rod Wylie Lecture (Melbourne)

30 July 2019 6:00pm8:00pm
The University of Queensland invites you to attend our 2019 Rodney Wylie Lecture on 'Why businesses must change to thrive in the age of disruption'.
The Playful Entrepreneur and the Future of Work

The Playful Entrepreneur and the Future of Work

11 April 2019 5:30pm7:30pm
With many people in volatile, stressful and unrewarding workplaces, new approaches are needed to bring pleasure, fun and meaning back into the work environment.
The Future of Marketing: Consumer vs Brand

Think Business Public Lecture - The Future of Marketing: Consumer vs Brand

19 March 2019 5:00pm7:30pm
The Future of Marketing: Consumer vs Brand