Semper Floreat has been the UQ Union’s student newspaper since 1932.
We’re proud to represent the voices of UQ students, and delve into telling stories that matter.
It’s our Union, and our Newspaper.
In 2026, our aim is to publish a number of printed newspapers, as well as Special Editions in collaboration with UQU Collectives.
We’re free & independent.
Semper Floreat has historically enjoyed editorial independence.
The UQ Union President – currently Alyssa Roser – authorises its publication, under the constitution, but respects our autonomy.
At present, the Chief Editor is Rudolf Braasch.
The Deputy Chief Editors are Catherine Maher, Jana Hassan, and Kyall Mills.
The Specialist is Asghar Masood.
The Editors are Bree Benbow, Cass Hayward, Jack Barringer, Matilda Davies, and Patrick Franco.
Acknowledgement of Country
Semper Floreat’s editorship would like to acknowledge the First Nations’ custodians of the land from which we write. Sovereignty was never ceded. We recognise and apologise for the ongoing colonial violence perpetuated against this country’s original peoples.
We, and our governments, have failed. Widespread racism persists. Each and every one of us is responsible for this, and so we must do our utmost to re-examine our own shortcomings and work to change the culture that surrounds us sociopolitically.
Semper Floreat is committed to platforming Indigenous voices and assisting however we can in the fight for meaningful reconciliation and tangible reparations.
By working to develop close relationships with students and community members from the Goorie Berrimpa collective, and other relevant groups in Meanjin, we hope to empower writers, activists, and artists to bring about some lasting and long-overdue change.
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