UQ Bloom Festival - Careers and Employability

2019 BLOOM Festival

Thursday 17 - Sunday 27 October

BLOOM festival emerges into its second year, filling the St Lucia campus with vibrant, innovative activities and celebrations. Taking place from Thursday 17 October to Sunday 27 October, the festival celebrates the UQ community in the midst of the season of the jacarandas as they drape the University in their colour and beauty.

The theme of this years festival will be 'Celebrate, Innovate, Illuminate'. 'Celebrate' - to encompass a number of events that will mark the achievements of students and staff from 2019; 'Innovate' - to showcase a variety of collaborations and creative ideas produced by UQ students displayed throughout the festival; and 'Illuminate' to symbolise a brilliant light display across UQ Lakes and the beautiful St Lucia campus as it comes alive in a sea of purple. BLOOM festival as a whole encompasses why UQ is continually voted the number one most beautiful campus in Australia year after year.

Over the course of this week we want students, staff, alumni and the community to relax under their favourite jacarandas, enjoy activations and pop up entertainment and delight in the sea of purple UQ so brilliantly delivers. There will also be plenty of things to discover and get involved in across campus with a number of our BLOOM partners. A glimpse of our program can be found below.

Long Table Dinner

Held outside under the blooming jacarandas, the Long Table Dinner is a dining experience like no other. Join over 300 guests on Tuesday 22 October for a spring inspired meal, live entertainment and brilliant light display. 5.30-8pm, Jacaranda Lane, UQ Lakes. Tickets now on sale. $25 for students, $35 for staff and Alumni. (SOLD OUT)

in.bloom Exhibit

An audio-visual, immersive and interactive experience created by two PhD students. The life-like structure combines music composition, interactive architecture and virtual reality providing an experience like no other. Register for the launch or visit the exhibit from 23 October. Free & open to the public. UQ Art Museum lawns.

UQ Giving Day

Help UQ raise over $1 million to support student scholarships and causes across the university. Take part in this free, fun and interactive, 24 hour challenge with activities hosted throughout the day. This is a great cause to help future students attend UQ. Wednesday 23 October, all day in the Great Court.

Jacaranda Walk

Discover the blooming jacarandas across St Lucia by day and the extravagant light installations throughout UQ Lakes by night. Follow the jacaranda map to find all the best spots to unwind by a tree or take the perfect selfie. Open to the public. Available all day/night from when the first Jacarandas BLOOM!

Field of Dreams

Field of Dreams is an installation that invites visitors to share their dreams and ideas for change across the university. Wander through the sea of colour and see the dreams of others sprinkled across the field. Open to the UQ community. Monday 21 October - Wednesday 23 October. 10am-4pm. Jacaranda Lane, UQ Lakes, St Lucia campus.

UQ Lakes Light Display

UQ Lakes will illuminate from nightfall with this spectacular light display from 6pm-10pm on Thursday 17 October to Sunday 27 October. From sundown, wander UQ and be filled with the brilliant glow of the beautiful UQ Lakes. Free display from nightfall open to the public. Jacaranda Lane, UQ Lakes.

Soundscape

Soundscape is an installation designed to provide the digital musician the facility to compose music in an ensemble as part of a live performance. Four screens will be designated a specific role of melody, bass, chordal accompaniment and percussions. Available from 4-8pm, Thursday 17 - Friday 25 October. Grassy Knoll, Campbell Place.

Music Technology Ensemble Performance

UQ School of Music will perform two unique performances during BLOOM Festival - Touch Ensemble, which uses iPads and mobile devices for collaborative & creative music-making; and Non-linear Collective, which explores the intersections of acoustic instruments and digital technologies. Tuesday 22 October & Friday 25 October.

Undulate, E-Motion & Floral Symphony

School of Music, ITEE & School of Architecture students join forces to create a three piece multimedia installation that includes interactive technology and soundscapes. See, hear, touch and immerse yourself in these innovative student designs during BLOOM. Available all day but interactions with the devices run from 4-7pm from Monday 21 - Friday 25 October. Various Locations near UQ Lakes.

Through the Mother Exhibition

Through the Mother is a multi-sensory exhibition that embraces how touch, taste and smell, inform our most poignant and powerful memories. Now screening at the UQ Art Museum until 2020. Open to the public. UQ Art Museum Opening Times: 10am-4pm, Monday - Saturday.

Official Launch of Central Library

The new Central Library will blossom into a beautiful new study space from Thursday 17 October. Students and staff can enjoy free live music, food trucks, entertainment and speeches to celebrate the new space. 5-8pm, Duhig Gardens outside Central Library, UQ St Lucia campus.

The BLOOM hub located in the unofficial 'Jacaranda Lane' by UQ Lakes at St Lucia campus, will host a number of daily activities, workshops, events, live music and chill out space under the jacarandas for all to enjoy. The Hub will be open from 10am - 4pm daily from Monday 21 to Friday 25 October (Exc. Wed 23).

Indigenous Blooms Art Workshop

Art lovers are invited to join Casey and Kyra for their local Indigenous Blooms Art Workshop. Chat with friends and Quandamooka artists while you paint your Indigenous blooms cards. 11am-2pm, 18 October, Grassy Knoll, Campbell Place. Free event open to all.

Tundish Review - Poetry Workshop & Reading

The Tundish Review will be hosting an Ekphrastic Poems Workshop on Wednesday 23 October. Join them for their workshop followed by Tundish poets reading their ekphrastic poems. Free event at the UQ Art Museum. 5-7pm. All welcome.

Protests in BLOOM Panel Discussion

Chaired by one of our UQ student activists this panel will look at the dark days of Brisbane where student activism was rife under the controversial Premier of Brisbane, Joh Bjelke-Petersen. Bring your questions and join the discussion about the past, present and future of student activism locally and globally. Free Registration. Open to the public. Friday 18 October, 5-6pm, Jacaranda Lane, UQ Lakes.

Indigenous Blooms Lunch

Join the ATSIS Unit team and local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, as they celebrate Indigenous blooms with Indigenous-inspired foods and flavours, live performance and drop-in weaving workshop. Thursday 24 October. 12.30-2pm. Jacaranda Lane, UQ Lakes. Tickets now on sale.

Wordmith's Cafe BLOOM specials

Enjoy some BLOOM inspired food and drink specials throughout BLOOM Festival at Wordsmith's Cafe. They will be offering a mixed berry smoothie, a beetroot soup and beetroot risotto for everyone to enjoy! Wordsmith Cafe, Staff House Road, UQ St Lucia campus.

Living Book Reading Hour

Join the UQ Library and Student Affairs for their pop up Living Book Series event. Book lovers will be able to discuss and share stories with others in an open and relaxed setting in celebration of BLOOM Festival. All welcome. Friday 25 October from 12-1pm, Jacaranda Lane, UQ Lakes.

Aussie School Yard Games

Take part in UQ Sport's FREE recreational sport in the Great Court. Try something social for free without the competition! Expect backyard favourites like Bull Rush, Fly and Sack races. Free entry for all UQ students - just bring your student ID! Wednesday 23 October, 10am-2pm in the Great Court.

BLOOM at Wednesday on the Knoll

Wednesday's on the Knoll at St Lucia continues in BLOOM-ing fashion. Enjoy purple refreshments at Coffee Corner, giant games and the topical environmental documentary '2040' in the evening. These all day activities welcomes UQ students and staff. Follow the Facebook event for further details.

BLOOM at Gatton

Gatton Chill will be in full BLOOM on Wednesday 23 October! Students can take part in free arts and crafts and enjoy free BLOOM inspired treats! Take a time out and get into the BLOOM spirit Gatton! Free event. 10am-2pm in the Central Walkway.

BLOOM at Herston

Herston Hangouts will celebrate BLOOM on Wednesday 23 October outside Cafe Dose. Enjoy Free workshops, flower crown making, BLOOM inspired catering and purple popcorn cups! Free event from 10am-2pm.

2040 Documentary

Director Damon Gameau embarks on a journey to explore what the future could look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to us. Free screening on the Grassy Knoll at Campbell Place from 6.30-8.30pm on Wednesday 23 October.

Coco Film Screening

Experience the magic of Disney Pixar's Coco at a special BLOOM screening of this colourful and uplifting tale about overcoming the obstacles to remain connected to family and your own spirit. Friday 25 October, 7 - 9pm, Jacaranda Lane, UQ Lakes.

SSP Project Celebration

Student-Staff Partnership Projects will be celebrating the conclusion of their semester 2 project partnerships. UQ Execs, staff and students all working on projects will enjoy live music, relaxed chill out space, free food and drink. Tuesday 22 October, 11am-1pm, Jacaranda Lane, UQ Lakes. (Invitation only)

HASS Celebration Event

HASS will be recognising and celebrating all the contributions that students, staff, alumni and industry partners have made to the HASS faculty in 2019. Thursday 24 October, 6-8pm, Jacaranda Lane, UQ Lakes. (Invitation only)

La Vida - A Final Year Celebration

'La Vida' is a FREE end of year event open to all students who are in their final year of study. Join us for the Day of the Dead inspired theme with signature cocktails, free food and entertainment. Friday 25 October, 5-8pm, Jacaranda Lane, UQ Lakes. (Invitation only)

Contact Us

Please contact UQLife if you have any questions reqarding the upcoming UQ BLOOM Festival
Email: uqlife@uq.edu.au

2019 BLOOM Festival

Thursday 17 - Sunday 27 October

Feature Events

Walks and Experiences

BLOOM Hub at Jacaranda Lane

Events and Workshops

BLOOM at Gatton and Herston

Special BLOOM Film Screenings

Celebration Events (by invitation)

BLOOM Festival Partners

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