Business School Events

The Business School proudly hosts a range of events throughout the year for prospective, current or past students, members of the public or industry professionals.

Contacts

Events Team

bel.events@uq.edu.au

Upcoming sessions
Past sessions

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Master of Business Ready to Study Bootcamp

22 July 2026 8:30am–24 July 2026 1:00pm

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Start your Master of Business journey with confidence with our free Ready to Study Bootcamp. Across 3 interactive mornings, new students will develop essential academic, communication and professional skills for postgraduate success, including academic writing, critical thinking, presentations, group work and assessment strategies. Connect with fellow students and staff while learning how to make the most of university resources and support services throughout your studies.

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Postgraduate Business Analytics Program Orientation & Welcome Session

22 July 2026 5:00pm–6:00pm

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Join the UQ Business School for an online orientation and welcome session for commencing Master of Business Analytics students. Meet key academic and professional staff, hear from a current student, learn about your program structure, study options and the support services and resources available to help you succeed throughout your postgraduate journey.

UQ Business School Honours/GDipBRM Orientation - Semester 2 2026

23 July 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm

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We invite our incoming Honours, Graduate Diploma in Business Research Methods and Masters Coursework research students to join our orientation session.

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Alliance for Social Impact Conference

4 November 2026 9:00am–6 November 2026 1:00pm

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UQ Business School's Alliance for Social Impact (ASI) conference brings together academics, practitioners, social entrepreneurs and policymakers committed to advancing social impact through innovative research, practical insights and collaborative dialogue.

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Thought Leadership Series: AI and the Future of Queensland Businesses

23 June 2026 5:30pm–8:00pm

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AI is reshaping business processes and products, redefining roles and the nature of work. Join emerging technology experts and business leaders at the forefront of AI adoption as they unpack what it takes to build organisations that don’t just use AI, but compete with it to innovate, differentiate and grow.

Business Honours and Graduate Diploma in Business Research Methods Orientation

18 February 2026 2:30pm–3:30pm

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We invite our incoming Honours, Graduate Diploma in Business Research Methods, and Masters Coursework research students to join our orientation session.

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Postgraduate Business Analytics Program Orientation | Semester 1, 2026

16 February 2026 5:00pm–6:00pm

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We invite our incoming Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics and Master of Business Analytics students to join our online orientation webinar.

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Building Resilient Social Enterprises in Queensland

4 September 2025 12:00pm–2:00pm

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Join us as we share key learnings from our landmark research project and engage in dialogue on strengthening Queensland's social enterprise ecosystem.

Sustain Queensland 2025: A co-hosted summit on Queensland's transition economy and industry decarbonisation

21 August 2025 2:00pm–6:00pm

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This free event highlights collaboration, credibility, and action in building a just, resilient, and sustainable Queensland economy.

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International Journal of Indigenous Business launch

12 June 2025 9:00am–3:30pm

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Join us for the launch of the International Journal of Indigenous Business, bringing together voices from academia, community, and industry to explore Indigenous business, governance, and innovation. In person at UQ Brisbane City campus and via Zoom.

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Global healthcare perspectives, local Queensland choices

4 June 2025 7:00am–9:00am

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Hear global perspectives from our presenters and how these learnings can shape the future of Queensland and Australia’s health landscape.

Postgraduate Business Analytics Program Orientation | Semester 1, 2025

17 February 2025 5:00pm–6:00pm

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We invite our incoming Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics and Master of Business Analytics students to join our online orientation webinar.

Master of Finance and Investment Management Program Orientation | Semester 1, 2025

20 January 2025 5:00pm–7:30pm

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We invite our incoming Graduate Certificate in Finance and Investment Management and Master of Finance and Investment Management students to join our in-person orientation session.

Beyond Prompts: Building Agentic Workflows with Generative AI (In-Person)

14 November 2024 3:30pm–6:00pm

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Join AI expert Vincent Koc to learn how to automate workflows using no-code AI tools. Gain insights and network with industry peers.

UQ MBA Golden Gala

17 October 2024 6:00pm–10:00pm

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2024 marks an important milestone for our prestigious MBA program, which wouldn’t have been possible without the contributions of MBA community. Join us to celebrate our 50-year anniversary in style at the UQ MBA Golden Gala.

Master of Finance and Investment Management information event

9 October 2024 5:30pm–7:30pm

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Hear from Dr Bradley Jones, Assistant Governor, Financial Systems at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), and discover how the Master of Finance and Investment Management will hone your expertise and help you develop specialist capabilities.

Business Chicks Masterclass: ‘The importance of SMART work’ with Dr Caroline Knight

10 September 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm

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Hear from Dr Caroline Knight on why adopting SMART Work Design principles is crucial for maintaining motivation, preventing burnout, and fostering positive mental health in the workplace.

Net zero and the clean energy transition: Good news, bad news and a path to progress

21 August 2024 12:00pm–2:00pm

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Hear from industry leaders and academics on the progress made to transition to clean energy in Queensland. Light lunch included.

National Indigenous Business Summer School in Winter

23 June 2024 8:00am–29 June 2024 5:00pm

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We invite Indigenous high school students to join us for an immersive week of business study and cultural events this Winter school holidays.

Business Analytics Series: AI Trust and Ethics

13 May 2024 5:00pm–6:00pm

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As AI increasingly integrates into our lives, grasping its ethics and fostering trust is crucial. Join Colin Priest as he explores strategies to enhance the trustworthiness of AI systems.

Workshop: Bringing Qualitative Methodologies and Philosophies Together in Organization Studies

15 February 2024 9:00am–4:30pm

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The workshop is open to faculty and doctoral students, including those external to UQ, interested in advancing their understanding of how methodologies and philosophies interact.

Master of Finance and Investment Management Orientation

22 January 2024 5:00pm–7:00pm

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We invite our incoming Master of Finance and Investment Management students to join our Orientation. Use this opportunity to have all your questions answered and network with your fellow students.