Enhance your employability by demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and a global mindset.
UQ supports a range of global leadership and engagement opportunities, including conferences, summits, study tours, and other international programs that support personal and professional growth. Participating in these experiences allows students to develop cross-cultural communication capabilities, expand their global networks, and gain insights into international issues and innovation.
Expand your academic mindset
Broaden your intercultural understanding
Connect with global changemakers
Available programs
These experiences connect students with peers and thought leaders from around the world to explore global challenges, develop leadership and research capabilities, and engage in rich cultural exchange.
With a choice of three locations - Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dubai, UAE or Baku, Azerbaijan - and running in Jan/Feb 2026, this opportunity should not be missed.
Applications Close: 2 November 2025
Fellows will take part in a 9-month leadership development program, where they will gain the skills, confidence, and connections to make a real impact
Applications Close: 9 December 2025
Over three weeks, you will engage with stimulating digital content, live workshops and peer networks across the U21 collaboration of world-leading universities.
2026 applications open: 26 January 2026
The UQ-IITD Research Academy fosters impactful, transnational research by combining the academic strengths and resources of both institutions.
Applications Close: 21 December 2025
The 5th Global Peace Summit will be held January 21–23, 2026 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.
2026 application closed