Location: UQ Tennis Centre [see map]

Come along and watch some keen competitors from the UQ Tennis Club battle it out on court for singles glory in the Fastennis Tournament.

Location: Fryer Library, Level 4, Duhig Towers (Building 2) [see map]

The Fryer Library is one of the 15 branches of The University of Queensland Library. Established in 1927 to assist the study of Australian literature, the Fryer Library continues to support scholarship and research through its extensive holdings of publications and manuscripts of some of Australia's leading writers. Parts of the collection such as theses, rare books, architectural plans and manuscripts support cross-disciplinary teaching, research and community use.

Visit the ‘treasures’ exhibitions, collect an entry card and a stamp from the Anthropology Museum, Fryer Library, Physics Museum, RD Milns Antiquities Museum and UQ Art Museum to enter the competition and vote for your favourite treasure.

The treasures with the most number of votes will be collated, and the first valid entry drawn will win a limited edition framed print by leading Torres Strait Islander artist Alick Tipoti, valued at over $800.
 

Location: Tours depart from Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23) [see map]

Be taken on a guided tour to the UQ lakes, the rainforest boardwalk and the riverbank where you will learn more about the land and water management of the site, and experience the unique beauty of this riverside peninsula.

Location: The Walter Harrison Law Library, Level 2, Forgan Smith Building (Building 1) [see map]

The UQ Law Library is extending its opending hours from 9 to 5 for the Centenary Celebration Day.

The Faculty of Law was established with the foundation of UQ in 1910, and has since seen many notable Law graduates pass through the Forgan Smith hallways, including Sir Harry Gibbs, Chief Justice of Australia (1981-1987); two Premiers of Queensland, the Hon. Wayne Goss and Peter Beattie; the first female Queensland Governor Ms Leneen Forde (1992-97) and the first female judge in Queensland Margaret McMurdo; Hon Ian Callinan, Justice of the High Court of Australia (1998-2007); and Ms Quentin Bryce, Governor General of Australia.

Location: In front of the UQ Art Museum, (Building 11), Map Ref G7 [see map]

Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23) [see map]

Coral Watch : Learn how to use the Coral Health Chart with virtual education tools and observe a fascinating slideshow on the increasingly important topic of climate change. “Coral Reefs and Climate Change: the guide for education and awareness” book presents the latest science in an easy to understand language, as well as providing positive solutions and the steps we need to take immediately to safeguard reef systems worldwide. Win a copy by participating in our Factoid Quiz! Book will be available to purchase.

There will also be a brilliant display of colourful fish close-up photos on canvas - artwork by Justin Marshall(neuroscientist at QBI).  Artwork will be available to purchase.

Location: Great Court [see map]

The UQ String Orchestra’s repertoire includes full symphonic works, concertos, compositions by students of the School of Music, and repertoire related to conducting workshops. Over the past two decades, the UQ String Orchestra has performed as part of QPAC’s ‘Out of the Box’ Festival, with The Queensland Ballet at QUT Gardens Point Theatre and Optus Playhouse, accompanying UQ Opera at the Princess Theatre more

Location: Tours depart from the Great Court INFO tent [see map]

Dr Rhyl Hinwood AM was commissioned as UQ sculptor in 1976 and since then has created more than 300 artworks for The University of Queensland. In 2001, Dr Hinwood was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy for her outstanding contribution to the University and to the visual arts in Queensland, and in 2006 was appointed a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

Location: Alumni Court (Building 16) [see map]

From a humble pot plant to a quarter acre plot, the benefits of working with plants include increased well-being, relaxation, restoration, meaningful activity and physiological benefits. Join us as we discuss gardening as a therapy and the benefits of engagement in horticulture activities.

Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23) [see map]

Just 25km from the Brisbane CBD, Moreton Bay is touted as a diver's paradise with its crystal clear water and fascinating marine life. However, preliminary studies indicate that up to 35 percent of stranded turtles in Moreton Bay die due to eating marine debris. UQ's Dr Kathy Townsend and her team of specialists have been investigating the drastic consequences we face if we don't take action immediately.

Location: Connell Gym, Connell Building (Building 26) [see map]

Whether you have a natural athletic ability or your true talents are yet to be uncovered, take part in a circuit of sports tests to determine where your sporting talents lie. The UQ Sport Talent Identification tests are conducted by qualified degree-trained staff and coaches. Numbers are limited to 12 people per session.

Location: Physics Museum, Room 219, Parnell Building (Building 7) [see map]

Near-antiques of brass and mahogany sit beside newer but equally obsolete items like electron tubes, spiral slide rules, a computer card punch and sheets of computer magnetic core memory in the UQ Physics Museum.

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

The AIBN is an exciting research institute which abandons traditional boundaries to focus research effort into areas that will provide great benefit for human health, manufacturing, information technology and the environment. Discover the world-class research facility comprising specialist facilities such as: Cell and tissue culture facilities, nanoparticle production and analysis capabilities, Polymer synthesis and characterisation, microanalysis and Ultra-High Performance Flow Cytometry.

Location: Auditorium Foyer of the John Hay Building [see map]

In pursuit of knowledge, scientists often unearth images of rare beauty elegantly explaining or encapsulating scientific concepts, ideas and discovery. The finest of these images form the Angstrom Art Collection, at the nexus of internationally competitive scientific research and artistic appeal. View the Centenary Collection assembled to celebrate UQ’s centenary and IMB’s 10th anniversary.

Location: Schonell Theatre (meet at The Candy Bar) (Building 22) [see map]

See how 35mm films are screened, enter the production box to see where all the action happens, have your own moment on stage and explore the orchestra pit when Schonell manager/projectionist and technician Ross Martin (who has worked at the theatre for 20 years) takes you on a backstage tour. And.....keep an eye out to see if our resident ghost Sophear provides an encore.

Location: UQ Art Museum, UQ Anthropology Museum, RD Milns Antiquities Museum, Physics Museum, Fryer Library

Visit the ‘treasures’ exhibitions, collect an entry card and a stamp from the Anthropology Museum, Fryer Library, Physics Museum, RD Milns Antiquities Museum and UQ Art Museum to enter the competition and vote for your favourite treasure.

The treasures with the most number of votes will be collated, and the first valid entry drawn will win a limited edition framed print by leading Torres Strait Islander artist Alick Tipoti, valued at over $800.
 

Read the full terms and conditions (.pdf / 67kb).

Location: Advanced Concepts Teaching Space, Sir Llew Edwards Building (Building 14) [see map]

Tours depart every half an hour, from 10am - 2pm.
Take a tour through UQ's Advanced Concept Teaching Space to find out just how far teaching methods have come in the past 100 years, and see the future of teaching, right now.
 

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

Speaker: Professor Peter Gray, Director, AIBN

The University of Queensland's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) is an integrated multi-disciplinary research institute bringing together the skills of world-class researchers in the areas of bioengineering and nanotechnology. Find out how this integrated biotechnology-based institute merges the skills of the engineer, chemist, biologist and computational scientist in areas that will provide great benefit for human health, manufacturing, information technology and the environment.

Location: UQ Art Museum [see map]

Fiona Foley: Forbidden is the first major exhibition to survey the work of this leading Australian artist. With a history of exhibitions featuring uncompromising titles such as No shades of white and Lick my black art, Foley’s work traces the ongoing significance of Australia’s colonial histories. Fiona Foley: Forbidden is presented by the UQ Art Museum in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney.

Location: Schonell Theatre Cinema 2 (Building 22) [see map]

The Schonell Theatre at UQ's St Lucia campus opened in 1970. To celebrate this 40 year milestone, and UQ's 100 year milestone, Cinema 2 will a host a display of movie and Schonell memorabilia, such as the original projector, old movie posters, film reels and newspaper articles, blended with a reel of previews for upcoming movie releases.

Location: Anthropology Museum Gallery, Level 1, Room 117, Michie Building (Building 9) [see map]

10:00 - 10:15    Official Opening of THE SOCIAL LIFE OF THINGS
Official opening by Professor Adrian Franklin Presenter and Panellist from ABC's Collectors show.

The Social Life of Things showcases material from research conducted around the world by academics from the School of Social Sciences along with treasures in the Museum. The Anthropology Museum houses a significant collection of 24,000 items, including 5000 photographs. The majority of the Museum’s holdings were made by Indigenous Australian or Pacific peoples and include many stone tools.

Exhibition Hours: 10:00 - 17:00

Vote for your FAVOURITE TREASURE competition: 10:00 - 16:00

Location: R.D. Milns Antiquities Museum, Level 3, Michie Building (Building 9) [see map]

The R.D. Milns Antiquities Museum displays several thousand antiquities, and is open to the public. The collection has grown from its humble beginnings to being one of the top university collections in Australia.

Guided Tours

Location: UQ Art Museum [see map]

Historic and contemporary artworks will be juxtaposed in an exhibition that highlights the depth of collecting by The University of Queensland.  Ranging from the first artwork gifted to the University in 1929 – Mary Christison’s Self Portrait (c.1870) – to contemporary works by artists such as Rosella Namok and Xiao Xian Liu, the exhibition will draw on old favourites and little known gems. 

Location: Room 329, Human Performance Lab, Human Movement Studies Building (Building 26b) [see map]

Are you as fit as you should be? Are you at a loss when it comes to improving your fitness and reaching your health goals? Have your fitness tested, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and learn about different elements of exercise and sport science through a series of tests implemented by qualified degree-trained staff in the UQ Human Performance Laboratory.

Location: The Great Court INFO tent [see map]

Help your child develop a lifelong passion for healthy living and physical activity with Active Tribes. The program is designed to help children, aged between 4 and 12, be more active and most importantly, to have fun! Your children can come and join in an exciting activity circuit supervised by Active Tribes coaches in the Great Court.

Location: The Great Court INFO tent [see map]

Unravel the riddles and crack the codes in this fun eDiscovery Quest.  Collect your Quest Scroll from the Information Tent in the Great Court and start solving the riddles!  Each answer will lead you further along the QR code trail.  Take a photo of each code with your mobile phone to reveal the hidden question.  Answer all questions correctly and go into the draw to win a prize.

Winner announced on the stage at 4pm. 
Prize: iPod Touch and UQ Centenary Book, The People's University: 100 Years of the University of Queensland

Announcement of winner.

Location: Alumni Court (Building 16) [see map]

In 2008, UQ research found that regular physical activity increased the quality of life of older adults by preserving functional ability, strength and independence, indicating that exercise is an essential part of positive ageing. There are many types of activities that can be easily incorporated into your daily routine, so join us to find out how you can add more movement into your lifestyle.

Location: Level 3 Auditorium, Queensland Bioscience Precinct (Building 80) [see map]

Tours depart every hour, on the hour, from 10.00 - 16.00.

The Institute for Molecular Bioscience is one of Australia’s leading research institutes. Come behind the scenes and find out about IMB research, from biomedicine to biofuels, and how it may affect our lives in the future.

Location: Grassy Knoll, Campbell Place (Near Building 2) [see map]

Experience Dance. Over 1000 people every year participant in Dance Programs at UQ Sport. This specific LA Style Salsa is a fast moving rhythmic dance where couples move as one.

Location: Queensland Brain Institute, Building 79 [see map]

Come and visit us at the Queensland Brain Institute  to see our state-of-the-art facilities and meet the neuroscientists and PhD students who are working on developing new therapeutic approaches to treat diseases including ageing dementia, mental illness, epilepsy, motor neuron disease, stroke and brain and spinal cord injuries.  You will be amazed by the diversity of research being undertaken at the Institute - come and see for yourself! 

Location: Various

Established in 1912, QUMS (pronounced kwums) is a non-auditioned choir, based at the University of Queensland, for both students of the university and members of the general public. You can see them perform at various times and locations throughout the day.

Location: Great Court [see map]

The So-la Voce Chamber Choir was formed in 2004 by UQ music students. Their repertoire draws mainly on polyphonic vocal works of the Western European Renaissance and Early Baroque period but also includes 20th century and contemporary genres. In their concerts, music of the church is included from the Gregorian chant tradition through to today’s sacred compositions, on top of a wealth of secular pieces. more

Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23) [see map]

Speaker: Professor Lars K Nielsen

Biofuels are readily produced from sugar and starch, but concerns exist regarding the use of food crops for fuel production. After three decades of hype, there is still no viable production system for “second generation” fuel from waste materials, energy crops or algae. Does current biofuel research promise more than hot air?

Location: Reception, Level 2, Centre for Advanced Imaging (Building 60) [see map]

Tours occur every half an hour, starting from 10.30 with the last session occurring at 15.30.

Bookings essential - you will have to register and sign a consent  form to attend this tour. To register please contact:  Barbara Rash on 07 3365 4100 or email  b.rash@uq.edu.au by Wednesday 14 April.

Discover what sugar cane, a poisonous gland from a cane toad or a spine looks like from the inside by using whole-body scanners with magnets sometimes 40,000 stronger than the Earth’s Magnetic Field.  

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

Speaker: Professor Anton Middelberg

How has Australia responded to swine influenza? Can we learn something from the unsatisfactory time to bring out a vaccine, and can this inform future policy about where further research is urgently needed? Trends overseas suggest it will soon be possible to radically cut reaction times, thus shortening the time to first vaccine availability. This seminar will provide an overview of current vaccine developments as well as provide a brief overview of ongoing research at UQ which, through a combination of biotechnology and nanotechnology, aims to develop new approaches that could deliver influenza vaccines within weeks, not months, of a new strain emerging. If we can indeed develop such a capability, might we indeed be able to eradicate influenza, in much the same way as we eradicated smallpox?

Location: Alumni Court (Building 16) [see map]

Interacting with animals can help people of all ages improve their quality of life. Research at UQ highlights the particular roles animals play in assisting older adults. UQ works closely also with Alzheimer’s Australia who bring animal assisted therapy to persons with dementia and their carers.

Location: Grassy Knoll, Campbell Place (Near Building 2) [see map]

Location: Biological Sciences Library, Building 94 [see map]

Libraries and study spaces have come a long way in the past 100 years, and UQ's Biological Sciences Library is a fine example of this change. Designed with next generation learning space concepts in mind, the library uses technology to engage with students and support their studies.

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

 Speaker: Professor Mark Kendall

Most vaccines are delivered by a needle and syringe – a device first invented in 1853.  Many of us do not like needle injections, but few people know the needle’s key vaccine limitation: it places vaccines into muscle, which has few immune cells, thereby holding back many existing and candidate vaccines.  In Professor Kendell's presentation, you will learn about new emerging delivery technologies designed to overcome this problem, by targeting vaccines to our immunological ‘sweet spot’ within the skin.  In particular, he will discuss the Nanopatch: which in addition to improved immune responses (with lower doses), is also a pain-free, needle-free device that is cheap to manufacture and is expected to remove the need for refrigerating vaccines

Location: Tours depart from the Great Court INFO tent [see map]

From old to new and everything in between. UQ has a range of architectural marvels, including the Great Court which, during the Q150 celebrations, the public voted as a Queensland icon. This tour will provide fresh insight into the ideas that inspired the architecture of one of Australia’s greatest campus settings.

Location: Room 222, Parnell Building (Building 7) [see map]

Sit back and watch the lasers dance to the beat, go with the flow, and shine a little light on physics. This laser show is presented by Sebastian Schnelle from the School of Mathematics and Physics and is suitable for all audiences.

Location: Raybould Lecture Theatre, Hawken Building (Building 50) [see map]

“Do you want to experience some real science magic? Be amazed as our scientists explore the laws of chemistry and physics in this action-packed, entertaining show, suitable for people of all ages.”

Location: Tours depart from the Great Court INFO tent [see map]

Open to the Brisbane community year-round, discover more about the exceptional facilties available for you to use and also learn more about UQ Sport Inter-professional Clinics.

Location: Connell Gym, Connell Building (Building 26) [see map]

Experience a disability: Experience what it would be like to live with a disability. Participate in different sports while being in a wheelchair, blind, or “missing” a limb.  This activity is open to anyone over the age of 10 years; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location: Great Court [see map]

From Sinatra to Michael Bublé, Robbie Williams, Brian Setzer and Phil Collins, the UQ BIG BAND is sure to add some pizazz to the Centenary celebrations. more.

Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23) [see map]

Speaker: Professor Peter Halley

This talk will detail research work at UQ on biodegradable and sustainable plastics. In particular, the talk will highlight commercial biodegradable plastics packaging products developed from work at UQ, current research for sustainable plastics for agriculture and new bio-based plastics research. The talk will also describe worldwide trends away from just biodegradable plastics to a wider variety of sustainable plastics and processes that minimise plastics’ environmental footprint.

Location: Fryer Library, Library Conference Room, Level 1, Duhig Towers (Building 2) [see map]

Folk and fairy tales, tall stories and rollicking yarns have been enchanting humans since we first began to chat and chortle. Come and listen to the storytellers from the Storytelling Guild of Queensland tell tales from around the world and across time.

The Storytelling Guild of Queensland is celebrating its 25th birthday in 2010. The Guild exists to promote storytelling in the community and has been organising activities such as workshops, festivals, seminars and informal storytelling sessions for the last twenty five years.

Location: Grassy Knoll, Campbell Place (Near Building 2) [see map]

Experience Dance. Over 1000 people every year participant in Dance Programs at UQ Sport. Experience the classic partner dancing of Argentine Tango, one of the most charming, sophisticated and sensual of the couple dances.

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

Speaker:Professor Justin Cooper-White

Location: Tours depart from the Great Court INFO tent [see map]

Dr Rhyl Hinwood AM was commissioned as UQ sculptor in 1976 and since then has created more than 300 artworks for The University of Queensland. In 2001, Dr Hinwood was awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy for her outstanding contribution to the University and to the visual arts in Queensland, and in 2006 was appointed a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

Location: Alumni Court (Building 16) [see map]

Driving is an activity that more Australians are doing, and for longer, taking advantage of retirement and our beautiful country. Driving skills are based largely on experience, so most older drivers actually have an edge here. But physical illness and memory problems can interfere with safe driving. Get some tips here on how to ensure you are safe behind the wheel.

Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23) [see map]

Professor Max Lu is Foundation Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials, and is currently Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) at the University of Queensland. His team is developing many innovative applications of such materials in clean energy and environmental technologies as well as in biomedical fields. His team has generated more than 10 technologies patented or with patents pending. This presentation will focus on the progress his team has made in solar energy technology.

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

Speaker: Associate Professor Ernst Wolvetang

The Stem Cell Engineering Group, headed by Associate Professor Ernst Wolvetang, is using novel inter-disciplinary approaches to achieve better understanding of human stem cell biology and develop their new applications in regenerative medicine. One of the latest cutting-edge techniques involves generation of the patient-derived, so-called induced pluripotent, stem cells, holding a great promise for personalised regenerative medicine applications and disease modeling.

Location: Connell Gym, Connell Building (Building 26) [see map]

If your child, aged between 3 and 12, has difficulty with hand-eye coordination either in sports or everyday activities, then the Motor Activity for Children session might be able to help. The session focuses on confidence and motivation, development and enhancement of fine and gross motor skills by involving children in physical activities specifically and individually designed for them.

Location: Alumni Court (Building 16) [see map]

We are constantly hearing about the benefits of a lifelong, healthy diet - but what does this mean? All of the so-called "healthy" foods are not equal - some are better than others, have much stronger effects on aspects of our health and well-being and have been widely studied by science. Come along to hear how you can introduce some of these "super foods" into your life.

Location: Great Court [see map]

Recently described by Rhythms Magazine as “one of Australia’s finest singer songwriters” whose “pithy and catchy songs resonate deeply and manage to reflect the Australian psyche”, Mark Cryle cut his teeth with the band Spot the Dog but has since emerged as a force to be reckoned with as singer songwriter with his releases Notches on the Wall (2006) and  most recently House of Cards, which was  voted Folk Alliance Australia’s CD of the year for 2009. more

Location: The Great Court INFO tent [see map]

Help your child develop a lifelong passion for healthy living and physical activity with Active Tribes. The program is designed to help children, aged between 4 and 12, be more active and most importantly, to have fun! Your children can come and join in an exciting activity circuit supervised by Active Tribes coaches in the Great Court.

Location: Grassy Knoll, Campbell Place (Near Building 2) [see map]

Experience Holistic Health. This low impact all over body fitness and cleansing experience has taken the world by storm proving to be one of the most popular health related pursuits at UQ. Try something a little different in Feldenkrias ‘Bones for Life’ Based on the FELDENKRAIS® Method, Bones For Life training is designed to safely support the transmission of force directly through the skeletal structure to generate and maintain bone health.

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

Speaker: Associate Professor Stephen Mahler

Associate Professor Stephen Mahler’s research activities focus on the discovery and development of recombinant proteins as drugs, also called biologics or biopharmaceuticals. Many natural growth factors and hormones for example, are able to treat diseases such as cancer, heart disease and inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. Of particular interest are monoclonal antibodies, which are a major class of biopharmaceuticals, accounting for 30 percent of all new biologics in clinical development.

Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23) [see map]

Residents of South East Qld can access a new online system that uses Google Earth to reveal detailed information about the ecosystem health of local catchments, estuaries and bayzones. Known as Health-e-Waterways, it collates and combines information, and presents current and historical report card grades and changes in water quality over time. The system, which was created by UQ researchers, has been designed for easy application to any river system in the world.

Location: Tours depart from the Great Court INFO tent [see map]

From old to new and everything in between. UQ has a range of architectural marvels, including the Great Court which, during the Q150 celebrations, the public voted as a Queensland icon. This tour will provide fresh insight into the ideas that inspired the architecture of one of Australia’s greatest campus settings.

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

Speaker: Professor Andrew Whittaker

Materials science has always played an important part in the maintenance of human health. This is increasingly the case, as we are learning how to tailor materials on the nm scale, to mimic and interact with cells, proteins and nucleic acids. In this presentation you will discover how polymers can rebuild blood vessels and bone tissue, repair the eye, and detect the early stages of diseases.

Location: Room 222, Parnell Building (Building 7) [see map]

Sit back and watch the lasers dance to the beat, go with the flow, and shine a little light on physics. This laser show is presented by Sebastian Schnelle from the School of Mathematics and Physics and is suitable for all audiences.

Location: Connell Gym, Connell Building (Building 26) [see map]

Whether you have a natural athletic ability or your true talents are yet to be uncovered, take part in a circuit of sports tests to determine where your sporting talents lie. The UQ Sport Talent Identification tests are conducted by qualified degree-trained staff and coaches. Numbers are limited to 12 people per session.

Location: Tours depart from the Great Court INFO tent [see map]

Open to the Brisbane community year-round, discover more about the exceptional facilties available for you to use and also learn more about UQ Sport Inter-professional Clinics.

Location: Schonell Theatre (meet at The Candy Bar) (Building 22) [see map]

See how 35mm films are screened, enter the production box to see where all the action happens, have your own moment on stage and explore the orchestra pit when Schonell manager/projectionist and technician Ross Martin (who has worked at the theatre for 20 years) takes you on a backstage tour. And.....keep an eye out to see if our resident ghost Sophear provides an encore.

Location: Great Court [see map]

When you hear Phill McKenna's songs you hear Australia, not only in the distinct sound of his voice and accent but in the openness of his arrangements and honesty of his writing. His songs are full of Australian imagery and stories; from the urban window sill, to the stormy oceans that surround our island, to the wide open road that he has spent many years touring with the band he co-founded with 3 of his brothers: ‘Those Bloody McKennas’. more

Location: Alumni Court (Building 16) [see map]

In 2008, UQ research found that regular physical activity increased the quality of life of older adults by preserving functional ability, strength and independence, indicating that exercise is an essential part of positive ageing. There are many types of activities that can be easily incorporated into your daily routine, so join us to find out how you can add more movement into your lifestyle.

Location: Fryer Library, Library Conference Room, Level 1, Duhig Towers (Building 2) [see map]

Folk and fairy tales, tall stories and rollicking yarns have been enchanting humans since we first began to chat and chortle. Come and listen to the storytellers from the Storytelling Guild of Queensland tell tales from around the world and across time.

The Storytelling Guild of Queensland is celebrating its 25th birthday in 2010. The Guild exists to promote storytelling in the community and has been organising activities such as workshops, festivals, seminars and informal storytelling sessions for the last twenty five years.

Location: Grassy Knoll, Campbell Place (Near Building 2) [see map]

Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23) [see map]

As climate change and sustainability continue to dominate world headlines, and cause for action has never been more prominent, UQ's Professor Andrew Griffiths explores how businesses can, and must, implement a sustainability strategy.

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

Speaker: Dr Krassen Dimitrov

Nanometer-sized dumbbells which are made up of two nanoparticles connected with a DNA linker, only form in the presence of pathogen-related biomolecules. Once formed, the nanodumbbells are detected and counted with an electronic device, to give an exact and direct number of pathogenic molecules in the sample. This new diagnostic methods, being developed in Dr. Dimitrov’s Lab, are more sensitive, more accurate and less costly than existing technologies and have the potential to transform the way infectious diseases are being detected.

Location: Alumni Court (Building 16) [see map]

Have some fun with Latin dancing. Dancing is a fun way to keep fit and healthy and make new friends. No experience or partner required. Open to all ages. Guaranteed fun for all.

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

Speaker: Dr Craig Belcher

AIBN's Innovation and Commercial Development team engages with key figures in the bioengineering and nanotechnology industries. Find out how the research being done in the labs result commercial discussions that lead to consultancy and collaborative research arrangements, contract research and license agreements

Location: Schonell Theatre 1 (Building 22) [see map]

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - Email: schonell.theatre@uq.edu.au Home of Strangers is a feature film, professionally made by UQ staff and students in 2009 to raise funds to support an orphanage in Vietnam. The film premiered at the Schonell and then Melbourne in August 2009. Special DVD releases will be available with the Director's cut, behind the scenes, and interviews.

Watch the movie trailer below.

Location: Grassy Knoll, Campbell Place (Near Building 2) [see map]

Location: Connell Gym, Connell Building (Building 26) [see map]

Experience a disability: Experience what it would be like to live with a disability. Participate in different sports while being in a wheelchair, blind, or “missing” a limb.  This activity is open to anyone over the age of 10 years; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location: Biological Sciences Library, Building 94 [see map]

Libraries and study spaces have come a long way in the past 100 years, and UQ's Biological Sciences Library is a fine example of this change. Designed with next generation learning space concepts in mind, the library uses technology to engage with students and support their studies.

Location: Great Court [see map]

John Meyer is one of Australia’s most intriguing and surprising artists. He combines pop, rock, folk and country flavours in unusual and delicious ways, leading to comparisons with artists like Neil Finn, Rufus Wainwright, Sufjan Stevens and Elvis Costello. more

Location: Alumni Court (Building 16) [see map]

Are you wondering how technology can enhance your lifestyle? Often simple things can make every days tasks easier. Watch the staff from Life Tech demonstrate clever gadgets that can improve everyday living.

Location: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23) [see map]

The need for new thinking in almost every aspect of our lives becomes ever more important as global populations expand and resources dwindle.   Water supply to our cities, ecological sustainability, and Australia's export future are just some of the issues which loom large within our rapidly changing world.  How we solve these problems will ultimately come down to our technological base and our willingness to face up to the scientific and economic realities of our changing world.  The question is, Is Australia ready to meet these challenges?
 

Location: Library Conference Room, Level One, Duhig Towers (Building 2) [see map]

Come tell your UQ story at this open mic session, hosted by the Storytelling Guild of Queensland. This is your chance to tell recollections of life at UQ over the last 100 years.

The Storytelling Guild of Queensland is celebrating its 25th birthday in 2010. The Guild exists to promote storytelling in the community and has been organising activities such as workshops, festivals, seminars and informal storytelling sessions for the last twenty five years.

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

Speaker: Director of the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis,  Professor John Drennan

Professor Drennan has an active research program which centres on examining microstructure/physical property relationships within the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (CMM) and Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Facility (AMMRF). The centres’ facilities include a comprehensive range of electron microscopes, x-ray diffraction equipment, surface analysis instrumentation and a suite of specialist mass spectrometers.

Location: The Great Court INFO tent [see map]

Help your child develop a lifelong passion for healthy living and physical activity with Active Tribes. The program is designed to help children, aged between 4 and 12, be more active and most importantly, to have fun! Your children can come and join in an exciting activity circuit supervised by Active Tribes coaches in the Great Court.

Location: Grassy Knoll, Campbell Place (Near Building 2) [see map]

Location: Tours depart from Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23) [see map]

Be taken on a guided tour to the UQ lakes, the rainforest boardwalk and the riverbank where you will learn more about the land and water management of the site, and experience the unique beauty of this riverside peninsula.

Location: Great Court [see map]

Brisbane based four-piece Montpelier, create pop rock with purpose and clarity. Their unique sound is a combination of soaring harmonies and warm melodies, fresh electro-synth and sharp rhythms and a captivating pop sensibility. more

 

Location: Tours depart from the Great Court INFO tent [see map]

From old to new and everything in between. UQ has a range of architectural marvels, including the Great Court which, during the Q150 celebrations, the public voted as a Queensland icon. This tour will provide fresh insight into the ideas that inspired the architecture of one of Australia’s greatest campus settings.

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

Speaker: Professor Darren Martin

TenasiTech Pty Ltd is an early-stage startup company commercialising strong and stable, but very flexible rubbery nanocomposite materials. These materials have applications ranging from biomedical devices and mining equipment, to sports footwear and golf ball covers. This presentation will communicate some of the underlying materials science, as well as the potential benefits of these exciting materials.

Location: Tours depart from the Great Court INFO tent [see map]

Open to the Brisbane community year-round, discover more about the exceptional facilties available for you to use and also learn more about UQ Sport Inter-professional Clinics.

Location: Raybould Lecture Theatre, Hawken Building (Building 50) [see map]

“Do you want to experience some real science magic? Be amazed as our scientists explore the laws of chemistry and physics in this action-packed, entertaining show, suitable for people of all ages.”

Location: Connell Gym, Connell Building (Building 26) [see map]

Teenagers can measure their simple and complex reaction times to visual stimuli. By exploring the underlying neural principles of information processing, they will develop an understanding of the importance of practice and feedback, and its applications to skill development. This activity is open to anyone over the age of 13 years.

Location: Alumni Court (Building 16) [see map]

UQ research shows that grandparents feel their role brought joy and happiness to their lives, along with some stress. Come join us and see what grandparents had to say and what they wanted to help them in the most important job of all - raising the next generation.

Location: Alumni Court (Building 16) [see map]

Mindfulness has been described as a state of being in the present and accepting things for what they are. Learn about how creating positive thought patterns can influence your physical and emotional well-being for the better.

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

Find out what nanotechnology researchers do in a 3 minute succinct talk about their particular thesis.

Location: Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (Building 75) [see map]

Nanotechnology has the potential to impact all products manufactured now and in the future. It has the potential to change the way we all live. It is only now that we are starting to understand how nature uses nanotechnology for its benefit. Why are butterfly wings so brightly coloured with intricate designs? How do gecko feet adhere to surfaces? From the understanding of the fundamentals of nanoscience, scientists are developing, for example, new self-cleaning paints, in which their nanostructure nodules produce a superhydrophobic surface.

Location: Great Court [see map]

The Riptides began life in 1976 when 5 UQ Architecture students inspired by the new punk sounds of the time, began to dabble in making music. After name and line-up changes, the group finally solidified as the Riptides in 1978 and released their first single ‘Sunset Strip’. more

Location: Forgan Smith Building (Building 1) [see map]

From 5.45pm, the Forgan Smith Building will provide the magnificent sandstone backdrop to what promises to be an unforgettable finale to UQ's Centenary Celebration Day.

The Dusk Spectacle, produced by Brisbane-based company j2 ideas & events, will be a 45-minute performance, featuring rich lighting, projection elements and an orchestral experience by the renowned deepblue orchestra - a 16-piece ensemble that combines electronic musicians with a fully mobile string section. 

Delivering magnificent sound, light and imagery, all interspersed with a recognizable mix of classical, pop and film music - this is one finale you won’t want to miss.