About the Centenary

Crowd scene, UQ inauguration ceremony at Government House, Brisbane, 10 December 1909*

Congratulatory messages

Take a look at our Calendar of Events.

Some of the planned events and activities include:

Many of our celebratory activities were free and open to the public.

* Photograph from State Library of Queensland collection Image Number: 62601

About the Centenary section

History of UQ Established through a 1909 Act of State Parliament, The University of Queensland was the first university in the state and was offic...
16 April 1910 Of the three dates related to the founding of the University, it is from 16 April 1910 that we derive the anniversary year in which the University’s birthday is celebrated.
Commem. - Graduation Ceremonies of Yesteryear “Commem.”, a goal for all undergraduates, was the ceremony commemorating the graduation of students, at which they were presented with their certificates by the Chancellor. There was, in days past, a Commem. Dinner/Ball, held on or...
Defining moments in UQ research
How we celebrated our Centenary Throughout 2010, UQ celebrated its Centenary with various events and activities. Find out what happened during the year.
Congratulations UQ View some of the well wishes UQ has received throughout 2010.
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