Event information
Registrations are now closed.
We are looking forward to seeing you on 6-7 February 2024.
The event will be held at UQ's Global Change Institute (GCI) building.
Travel to UQ St Lucia
Parking on campus
The University provides a range of parking options at St Lucia campus visitors. The closest carparks for people attending the Symposium are at UQ Centre (P10) and Conifer Knoll (P11), see parking map.
UQ uses the CellOPark app as the main parking payment system on campus. To start your parking session download the app to your smart phone and record your vehicle registration, this is used by UQ Parking Officers to check if there is an active parking session for your car.
See parking information for UQ St Lucia
There are some Pay by Plate parking options on campus (close to the river), but these can be in high demand so early arrival is recommended.Public transport to campus
UQ's St Lucia campus is conveniently serviced by more than 10 direct bus routes from the Brisbane CBD and outer suburbs. The campus also has a CityCat Ferry Terminal which offers a relaxing trip up the river from the city.
Routes and timetables
Public transport in Brisbane is cashless. Go Cards can be purchased from stations and a number of retail outlets - find locations here
Staying in Brisbane
We have sourced discounts on accommodation for all delegates with easy access to public transport out to the UQ campus.
- Rydges Hotel, Southbank - 10% off the Best Flexible Rate at the time of booking.
- Oaks Hotel and Resorts in Brisbane - 15% off Best Flexibile Rate, promo code applied for Oaks properties at:
- Milton - Railway Terrace, Milton
- Casino Tower - George Street, Brisbane CBD
- Festival - Albert Street, Brisbane CBD
- Charlotte - Charlotte Street, Brisbane CBD
The symposium dinner is in the Long Room at Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane, on Tuesday 6 February from 6.30pm – 9.30pm.
Delegates can travel to Customs house via City Cat, Bus or taxi/uber.
Travel to Customs House from the St Lucia Campus takes approximately 45 minutes via City Cat, 40 minutes via bus and 30 minutes via car depending on traffic.
Entry to the Symposium dinner is ticketed. Please present your name badge on arrival at the venue as it will have an additional icon to indicate your registration for the dinner.
Drinks and canapes will be served on arrival and then guests will take their seats for main course and dessert service. Apart from one researved table there is no seating plan for the dinner.
Name badges
Each delegate will be issued with a name badge at the registration desk. Please wear it at all times during the Symposium
Catering
Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and post event drinks and nibbles are included in the registration fee. Please refer to the program for catering times.
Special dietary requirements will be clearly marked.
Due to the large number of attendees we ask delegates to keep the catering area accessible at all times.
Recording
Please do not video, audio or digitally record any presentation during the Symposium.
Photography
Delegates are advised that photography and filming will occur during the event with footage and images used for marketing and promotional purposes. Please speak to events staff if you do not consent to being filmed or photographed.
Internet and wifi
UQ Guest Wifi
Guests have different options to access the internet when visiting a UQ campus. Guests are able to access wireless internet on campus using 'UQ Guest'. Guests can connect to the network by signing in with their Gmail, Facebook or LinkedIn accounts (similar to other free wifi services).
Eduroam wifi
If you're a student or staff member from another university or institution that uses Eduroam, you can also connect to Eduroam at UQ. To connect, enter the same Eduroam login details as you normally use at your own institution.
See information on how to connect to wifi
Smoking
UQ is a non smoking campus. Delegates who wish to smoke should head to Upland Road: across the Great Court to the bus stops on Chancellor Place, and left up towards the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI)
Contact
SMI Events
Dr Kam Bhowany
Associate Professor Anita Parbhakar-Fox