President’s Report – Edition 5 2019
Congratulations to everyone for making it to the end of Semester One! Whether you’re in your first or final year, exam time is always tough and you’ve earned your break.
Plastic Straws Suck
UQU has been providing food & beverage offerings to UQ students and staff for over 80 years. Over the years, our operations have grown and so has our commitment to operating a sustainable and ethical business.
Brisbane’s 3rd Best Eggs Benny!
Earlier this month, your very own campus cafe, Darwin’s, was nominated in a city-wide poll recognising a breakfast classic – eggs benedict.
National Volunteer Week
This week is National Volunteer Week which is a great opportunity to thank our UQU Volunteers for all their hard work so far this year.
President’s Report – Edition 4, 2019
This month UQ Union has been focused on our governance and wider strategic planning for 2019. As part of this, we are planning the launch of our new website, updating our financial management systems and preparing a SHOC rebrand for Semester 2.
President’s Report – Edition 3, 2019
March has been about consolidating the work that began in O-week, as well as beginning new projects to focus on for the rest of 2019.
President’s Report – Edition 2, 2019
February was an incredible month for the Union! One of the most visible achievements was our Toga Party in the Great Court – UQ’s biggest O-week party in recent memory! We sold over 5100 tickets and the event went off without any problems. Our marketing team and Campus Culture VP did a phenomenal job at managing the largest event UQU has ever hosted – I can’t wait to see Toga become bigger and better in 2020.
Statement From UQ Union President Georgia Millroy
Statement From UQ Union President Georgia Millroy on the Redevelopment of the UQ Union Complex in Response to Vice Chancellor Peter Høj.
President’s Report – Edition 1, 2019
I began my term as President of the Student Union midway through December, and it has been a busy few months!
Motion Moved In Support of Soumi Gopalakrishnan
The UQ Union Council has moved a motion in support of Soumi Gopalakrishnan, a recent graduate from St James College in Brisbane.
UQ Union Press Release Regarding the Declaration of Referenda
Today, on the 27th of November 2018, the Returning Officer declared the results of the recent Referenda
Volunteer with UQU
Volunteering is an exciting way to make new friends, up-skill, help out other students and contribute to a better a campus and community
Australia Zoo
Crikey [krahy-kee]: interjection; an Australian exclamation of surprise or bewilderment. Made famous by our late champion crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin, the founder of Australia Zoo. And the perfect word to describe the buzzing excitement and magic of Australia Zoo!
New Funding and Services Agreement for UQU Secures Services for Next Six Years
Funding for the UQU services has been secured for the next six years with the signing of a new funding and services agreement after extensive negotiations.