Celebrating biotechnology education at UQ
25 in 25 is a celebration of UQ biotech teaching, research and graduate impact driven by what is, today, Australia's top-ranked biotechnology program.
This year, we toast the alumni, students, staff and partners who create that impact.
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of UQ's undergraduate biotechnology program as we currently know it, with the introduction of the Bachelor of Biotechnology program. It’s a milestone that opens the door to acknowledging biotechnology education at UQ at all levels – undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD level.
Throughout the year there will be many opportunities to connect and reconnect. UQ biotech icon, Ross Barnard, will deliver the inaugural School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences oration 'Science as process: paradigms, peers, persecution and promotion'; and former and current biotechnology directors and staff will come together to make this a homecoming to remember.
See full event details below, and make sure you register to attend.
Events
Biotech leaders’ panel discussion and reception
Wednesday 14 May
6pm–8:30pm
Customs House, 399 Queen St, Brisbane
Hosted by UQ Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Deborah Terry AC, this event is for alumni, biotechnology industry partners and friends, and is open to the general public to attend.
Alumni homecoming
Thursday 15 May
11am–5pm
St Lucia campus
A day for UQ biotech alumni – biotech talks and tours, alumni/student mentoring lunch, oration by Ross Barnard, followed by networking drinks at Mary Mahoney Amphitheatre by the UQ Lakes.
Be inspired: UQ biotech alumni stories
UQ biotechnology alumni share memories of their time at UQ and the inspiring stories of their career journeys:
Ross Barnard Biotechnology Learning Enrichment Awards
There is a recurring theme when UQ biotech alumni recount their student days. It’s around the transformative nature of experiential learning. Internships, summer jobs, study tours, conferences – some overseas, some at home – these are the opportunities that changed your lives. Now is your chance to give today’s students those same opportunities, to bring their education to life.
Our goal is an endowment of $250K, providing at least $11.25K for student awards each year, in perpetuity. As the endowment grows, more awards will be possible. Every dollar invested goes directly to support students and it will only take a few lead donors to reach the target and create transformative learning experiences for today’s biotech students.
Your vision and commitment will open the same doors that were once opened for you, continuing the legacy and impact of UQ biotech. Read the case for support to find out how your contribution can help:
Case for Support: Ross Barnard Biotechnology Learning Enrichment Awards (PDF, 184.5 KB)
To discuss a gift at any level, contact:
Anthea Barry
Advancement Manager
a.barry4@uq.edu.au
0450 525 734
Biotech alumni photo scrapbook
Browse memories of our biotech alumni:
Do you have photos and anecdotes from your time as a UQ biotech student? Please share them and help bring the story of UQ biotech to life!