WHAT'S ON THIS UQ GIVING DAY?
Help spread the word about UQ Giving Day message by hosting your own event in support of a Giving Day cause. You can also find out more about what planned events you can take part in this Giving Day by browsing through our event list below.
UQ Giving Day Bingo
Free Download
Download the pre-made bingo template and grab your friends for a fun Giving Day activity. This activity pack includes 40 bingo cards and pre-made prompts along with a few blank templates to make your own, if you're feeling creative.
Have a favourite cause you're supporting? Offer up a free space to anyone who has also supported the cause through Giving Day.
UQ Giving Day Scavenger Hunt
Free Download
Download and challenge your friends with a scavenger hunt activity which includes 8 challenges and 4 bonus opportunities, all celebrating philanthropy and the collective impact on the wider community.
Spark friendly competition, make UQ Giving Day an unforgettable experience and have fun making a difference together!
Small Group Inspiration
Gathering: Coffee for a cause
Donations $2+ are accepted
Gather your friends for a coffee catch up while encouraging that even with a gift of only $5, the cost of a cup of coffee, can collectively make a big impact!
Do you have a favourite cafe in town? Inspire the local coffee shop to get involved through a customer challenge or by creating a matching gift!
Gathering: Grill 'n give back
BBQ anyone?
Calling all grill masters! Host a BBQ while encouraging donations to your cause! Fire up the grill, and turn a delicious meal into meaningful support. Together, we can make a difference!
Don't forget to tag @uqalumni when you share about your gathering!
Challenge: Live one, give one
Give $1 for each year
Pioneered by one of our generous donors who gave his age every year on his birthday. His daughter was so inspired by his tradition that she followed in his footsteps and makes a gift in his memory each year.
Do you have a loved one that you would like to honour in your gift? Choose 'in memory' in the checkout and write in their details.
Events and Offerings
11 October 2025 12:30pm
QBI and Lexus of Brisbane Alzheimer's Spring High Tea
Since 2022, UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) and Lexus of Brisbane have joined forces to host the inaugural Spring High Tea in support of dementia research through the Alastair Rushworth Alzheimer’s Research Fund.
This fabulously fun event has grown in popularity each year, so book your tickets early! Gather a group of friends and family and join us for a relaxed afternoon of free-flowing French champagne and help support the team of trekkers who will be walking to raise money for QBI researchers working to find potential solutions for those living with dementia.
With many great prizes on offer, spread the word and come along to celebrate Spring in Brisbane! 100% of donations go to supporting research at QBI.
5 October 2025
Friends of Antiquity: Sunday Series
More information about this event is coming soon!
This event is in support of UQ Friends of Antiquity.
XX October 2025
UQ Brisbane City Building Tours
Register to join UQ alumni Keith Treschman (BSc '71, BA '79) on a building history tour to explore the historical significance of 308 Queen Street, the city campus featuring The Atrium.
This event is in support of The Queensland Commitment Fund.
17 October 2025
IMB 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner Institute for Molecular Bioscience
More information about this event is coming soon!
This event is in support of IMB Soils for Science.