Events section

Ms Louise Dudley, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Urban Utilities

Ms Louise Dudley was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Urban Utilities in July 2012, having been part of the organisation since it was formed in July 2010.

2013 National Tourism and Events Excellence Conference

The 2013 National Tourism and Events Excellence Conference will be held 22 - 23 July 2013 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Victoria.

The Edge Student Leadership Series - Taylah Hasaballah

The Edge Student Leadership Series - Taylah Hasaballah

NEXT - The Future of Business Q&A

NEXT - The Future of Business Q&A

Daniel Flynn - Founder, Thank You Water

UQ Careers Fair

School of Tourism Familiarisation Day

School of Tourism Familiarisation Day

CAUTHE Conference 2013

Graduations 3rd - 21st

Postgraduate Student Online Chat Session

Please join us as we answer a range of questions relating to your study options, provide program advice and assist with finding out more about our campus lifestyle and living in Brisbane.

Masters Launch

We are pleased to announce that the School of Tourism will be offering two new postgraduate programs in 2013: Master of Tourism Leadership; and Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management.

Mr Graham Turner, Managing Director, Flight Centre Limited

Graham “Skroo” Turner was raised on an apple orchard near the Queensland town of Stanthorpe and later trained as a veterinarian at The University of Queensland.

End of Year Celebration

The UQ School of Tourism and the Tourism Student Association have joined forces to bring you a delightful evening of canapes, refreshments and social activities set in the beautiful surroundings of Hillstone St Lucia Golf Course.

Launch of the School of Tourism Research Profile

Launch of the School of Tourism Research Profile

Meet the Industry Leaders Event - Get Connected

School of Tourism RHD Colloquium

The aim of this RHD Colloquium is to provide RHD students with the opportunity to present their research in a friendly environment and receive constructive feedback from their peers and academic staff; to provide an opportunity for RHD students to share their RHD journey experience with others and allow them to learn from it; and to provide a networking opportunity.

UQ Postgraduate Advice Night

UQ Postgraduate Advice Night

Anne Gill, Director, Commercial at IHG

Anne Gill, Director, Commercial at IHG

Careers in Hotel Management

Careers in Hotel Management

Ms Maureen Frank, Founder Emberin

Ms Maureen Frank, Founder Emberin

Postgraduate Advice Night

Have your coursework and research questions answered, at UQ's Postgraduate Advice Night.

UQ Open Day - St Lucia

UQ Open Day - St Lucia

Trends in Information and Communication Technology for the Tourism Industry

Trends in Information and Communication Technology for the Tourism Industry

School of Tourism Familiarisation Day

School of Tourism Familiarisation Day Semester 2 2012

High Schools - Careers that shape the world

Careers that shape the world is an exciting student experience day specifically designed to help Year 11 and 12 students choose a career that’s right for them.

Mr Andrew Winter, Residential Property Expert & Host of Selling Houses Australia

Mr Andrew Winter, Residential Property Expert & Host of Selling Houses Australia

THE-ICE Benchmarking Roundtable Series III 2012

THE-ICE Benchmarking Roundtable Series III 2012

Guidance Officer Conference & Campus Updates

St Lucia Guidance Officers Conference Wednesday 6 June, 2012

Developing a Positive Social Role Identity for People with Disabilities

Assoc. Prof. Ian Patterson presents Developing a Positive Social Role Identity for People with Disabilities through Serious Leisure Activities

QTIC-Y Networking Function

Join Gen Y tourism students and employees for a social networking session and hear from guest presenter Matt Simpson, General Manager of Spicers Balfour Luxury Hotel and winner of the Young Achievers Award at the 2011 Queensland Tourism Awards.

Careers in Event Management

Event Management is a rapidly expanding and dynamic global industry offering career opportunities in a range of roles and across wide variety of sectors.

Disney International Program Seminar*

Disney International Programs participants have the opportunity to: LIVE with and meet people from all over the world LEARN business philosophies from a ...

Brisbane Careers & Employment Expo

The National Careers and Employment Expo in Brisbane is Queensland's largest National Careers, Skills, Employment and Education event.

UQ TSA Graduation Cocktail Ball

Daniel Flynn - Founder, Thankyou Water

Thankyou Water is a social enterprise that exists to fund safe water projects in developing nations. At 19 years old, founder Dan Flynn, had the idea of launching a brand of bottled water that would turn Australia's $600million bottled water industry into part of the solution for 900million people who don't have access to safe water.

Mr Don Meij, CEO/MD Domino’s Pizza

From pizza delivery driver to pizza store entrepreneur, to CEO and Managing Director of Australia’s largest and only publicly-listed pizza chain, Don Meij has proven passion, dedication and a keen business sense mean everything when it comes to climbing the corporate ladder.

Mr Don Meij, CEO/MD Domino’s Pizza

From pizza delivery driver to pizza store entrepreneur, to CEO and Managing Director of Australia’s largest and only publicly-listed pizza chain, Don Meij has proven passion, dedication and a keen business sense mean everything when it comes to climbing the corporate ladder.

Ms Ronni Kahn, Founding Director, OzHarvest

Alumni Lunch Lecture - Ronni Kahn is the founder of OzHarvest, a service that collects and delivers surplus food to charities. She ran an events production business and reached a point in her life that she wanted to make a significant difference to society.

EVENT-TATIOUS

Events play an integral role in Queensland’s Tourism Industry. They generate economic, environmental, social and cultural benefits for the host destination, all of which ultimately have a positive impact on the tourism industry.

School of Tourism seminar Tourism Policy Making in Australia

David Airey is Professor of Tourism Management at the University of Surrey in England.

UQ School of Tourism Research Seminar

Measurement and market segmentation analysis (in tourism) ... just collecting data and crunching numbers? presented by Professor Sara Dolnicar

School of Tourism Familiarisation Day

Compulsory for all undergraduate and postgraduate students. Meet staff and other students from the School of Tourism and other sections of the university and learn where to go for more information. Morning tea is provided. Fo...

Visitor Research Forum

The Forum will feature presentations by Professor David Uzzell of the University of Surrey, who is a W. James Whyte Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Queensland School of Tourism.   It will provide a valuab...

Alumni Lecture Mr Patrick Snowball, CEO of Suncorp

End of Year Celebration

UQ School of Tourism and UQTSA (Tourism Student Association) have joined forces to bring you a delightful evening

Global Brand Building in Practice

Mike Conway the man behind the international success of The Wiggles will share insights into building a global brand. The Wiggles are an entertainment phenomenon in Australia but what most don’t know is that they have achieved export s...

Graduation Ceremony: BEL Faculty - St Lucia

Graduation Ceremony: BEL Faculty - St Lucia

UQ Options Evening

This information evening will provide you with information about the choices your OP gives you. Come along to The University of Queensland Options Evening and speak face-to-face with experts from all study areas.

Careers in Tourism

All students interested in pursuing a career in tourism management are invited to attend the upcoming Careers in Tourism seminar.

Disney International Program Information Session

Disney International Programs participants have the opportunity to: LIVE with and meet people from all over the world

Current Research and Future Directions for Tourism Economic and Event Studies Research

  Please join us for a research seminar presented by visiting academic&nb...

Postgraduate Advice Night

Holiday Inn Challenge

The Holiday Inn Challenge is embedded in the coursework of Hotel Industry Management, offered by the School of Tourism.

Meet the Industry Leaders Event - Get Connected

Meet the Industry Leaders Event - Get Connected

School of Tourism Familiarisation Day

Event - School of Tourism Familiarisation Day 19.07

UQ Open Day

UQ Open Day

Event - Postgraduate Career Management Workshops

Postgraduate Career Management Workshops

TSXPO 2011

Event - TSXPO 2011

Event - China Tourism Research Symposium 10 June 2011

China Tourism Research Symposium – 10 June 2011 Following the Australia-China Tourism Summit planned for Cairns, Australia in June 2011, the UQ School of Tourism is hosting a China Tourism R...

Event - Disney International Program: An experience of a lifetime information session

Events - Dean's Lecture Series: Mark Sowerby - Managing Director, Blue Sky Funds Management

Events - Dean's Lecture Series: Mark Sowerby - Managing Director, Blue Sky Funds Management

Events - Presentation by Wayne Calder - Tourism Research Australia

The School of Tourism invite Staff, Research Higher Degree, Masters and Honours students to attend a presentation by Wayne Calder, General Manager of Tourism Research Australia Friday 8 April 11:00am – 12:00pm Roo...

Events - UQ School of Tourism/QTIC Breakfast

For full details and registration please download the PDF