Partnering for change

The University of Queensland (UQ) is committed to working collaboratively with international partners to increase global connectedness and create positive, lasting change in the communities where we engage.

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This program is designed to provide professional development opportunities and to share best practice and experience between professional colleagues at UQ and the University of Exeter. In 2025, two staff members at UQ will be awarded funding. Applications close 2 May.
Educator Saima Mazhar was part of a cohort of 18 Pakistani women who participated in the Australia Awards South Asia and Mongolia Short Course. Hear more about her inspiring story.
To support the successful implementation of the Global Engagement Framework, this scheme has been created to assist UQ faculties, institutes and units to pursue activities with specific international partners that will strengthen the impact of UQ’s global network. Applications close 31 March.

Our global impact

UQ's impact can be felt all over the globe. See how our relationships are helping create a better world.

Our work

Research and educational organisations, sponsors, government, and industry engage with us to create change.
We assist international sponsored students to access services across the university and enable global experiences for UQ students.
We welcome visits from representatives of international universities, research organisations, industry, and government bodies.
Find out how we are living up to our mission to deliver global development leadership for a better world.

A connected university



450+

partners across 60 countries


325,000+

alumni in 190 countries


25+

years of development experience

General enquiries

Email: global.partnerships@uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3346 9167 

GP Update

The Global Partnerships Update is an opt-in newsletter for UQ staff

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