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There are a handful of student collectives at UQ that are like clubs, except membership is free and automatic based on a shared marginalised identity (except for a couple of special ones!). If you’re a collective member, you can have as much or as little involvement with your collective(s) as you like – they’ll still […]
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Public transportation trips are up 19% compared to the same time last year. 50¢ fares have been a significant factor in this resurgence. They have acted as a key piece of cost-of-living relief and a way to help solve Brisbane’s growing traffic congestion problems. A recent study by INRIX Global compared cities around the world […]
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Hartley Teakle (Levels 2 and 3) El: Hartley Teakle is notorious for its odd layout and Kafkaesque nightmare vibe, so naturally, its bathrooms would be the same. On the third level, all the toilets are separated, with the women’s bathroom next to the elevator and the men’s next to the wing entrance. The bathrooms are […]
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A common phenomenon among Gatton students is getting stuck firmly on the inside or the outside of social bubbles. For the most part, people spend the first few days of semester meeting people in their classes or who live in their vicinity, then sticking together like glue. And if you don’t find your group fast, […]
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During the 2024 UQ Union election season, we collectively elected seven members to the National Union of Students (NUS). The NUS is the peak representative body for 1.2 million tertiary students, advocating on their behalf and lobbying the federal government for better student conditions. A key victory in 2024 was the federal government’s commitment to […]
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2024 was a hectic year for the UQ Union. While we cannot include everything that happened last year, here is a timeline of some noteworthy events. UQ Gaza Solidarity Encampment On the 29th of April, the UQ Gaza Solidarity Encampment was established, joining a global solidarity movement that started at Columbia University in the United […]
Continue ReadingSemper 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 2025, our aim is to publish a number of printed newspapers, as well as Special Editions in collaboration with UQU Collectives. We’re […]
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Have you passed the old lolly shop recently? Well, it certainly isn’t a lolly shop anymore. Located next to UQU Secondhand Texts & Stationery, the Union Hub is a casual student space brought to you by UQU, your student union. The Union Hub is a social space where you can eat your lunch, catch up […]
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The University of Queensland not only provides world-class facilities and internationally acclaimed academics – the UQ Union also provides incredible support to student collectives on campus! These collectives are similar to Clubs and Societies – they host events, advertise volunteering opportunities and hold social gatherings. Collectives provide additional equity services through safe spaces on campus […]
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