UQ’s participation in global networks and alliances enables joint research, shared expertise, and coordinated responses to complex challenges – strengthening its global profile and influence.
These partnerships expand opportunities across teaching, research, and engagement, supporting collaboration, funding access, and mobility, while fostering interdisciplinary exchange. They also strengthen Australia’s international relationships, positioning UQ to contribute to policy dialogue, build trusted partnerships, and advance shared priorities across education, research, and innovation.
Our networks
Memberships
UQ engages with business and industry in mutually beneficial partnerships to bring about significant outcomes and create change.
One such type of partnership, is paid global corporate memberships. Global Partnerships subscribes to a number of global corporate memberships. All staff members at UQ have the opportunity to take advantage of the many established memberships, networks and contacts to develop new international collaborations.
To find out more about the memberships that GP subscribes to please see the complete list below and applicable contact person.
Benefits of global corporate memberships
Whilst every global corporate membership has varying benefits for the University, generally, the memberships provide:
- Opportunities to recognise UQ at a local, state, national or international level
- Ongoing learning opportunities for staff and students
- Access to networks/communities of practice with the aim of knowledge sharing and idea exchange
- Access to exclusive events.
Europe
The Australian-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce is an independent UK-based organisation, connecting businesses with interests in both Australia and the United Kingdom. With a diverse membership and network, it provides a platform for industry to access Australian-UK business intelligence, audiences, and trade opportunities.
Key benefits include access to UK-based Australian companies and network of 7000+ alumni, industry, and government professionals, partnered event coordination and delivery, access to priority UK market insights, event and networking opportunities, strategic positioning of UQ brand across high-level platforms, and access to the latest intelligence on Australia-UK opportunities.
Key benefits include access to UK-based Australian companies and network of 7000+ alumni, industry, and government professionals, partnered event coordination and delivery, access to priority UK market insights, event and networking opportunities, strategic positioning of UQ brand across high-level platforms, and access to the latest intelligence on Australia-UK opportunities.
The German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GACIC), with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, has over 40 years of experience and a competent team of experts and partners who can deal with all facets of the Australian market.
Key benefits include exposure to Australian-based German companies, opportunities to leverage GACIC’s worldwide network, strategic branding of UQ among the GACIC Australian network, influencing policy dialogue through GACIC’s reports to the Australia Germany Advisory Group, and access to the latest intelligence on Australia-Germany opportunities.
Key benefits include exposure to Australian-based German companies, opportunities to leverage GACIC’s worldwide network, strategic branding of UQ among the GACIC Australian network, influencing policy dialogue through GACIC’s reports to the Australia Germany Advisory Group, and access to the latest intelligence on Australia-Germany opportunities.
The Australian-German Business Council (AGBC) is a non-political business network created to foster relationships between Australia and Germany. AGBC provides a forum for business opportunities, contacts, and information exchange, for those interested in bilateral trade and investment between Germany and Australia.
Key benefits include exposure to German-based Australian companies, strategic branding of UQ among the AGBC Germany network, influencing policy dialogue through AGBC reports and Free Trade Agreement consultations, access to the latest intelligence on Australia-Germany opportunities, and invitation to networking events, briefings, industry, and government updates.
Key benefits include exposure to German-based Australian companies, strategic branding of UQ among the AGBC Germany network, influencing policy dialogue through AGBC reports and Free Trade Agreement consultations, access to the latest intelligence on Australia-Germany opportunities, and invitation to networking events, briefings, industry, and government updates.
The Australian British Chamber of Commerce, is the leading independent organisation in Australia promoting, fostering, and furthering trade and investment between Australia and the United Kingdom. Our programme of events, public policy contributions, and network of decision-makers, provides members opportunities to further their business interests by connecting, engaging and influencing leaders and key decision-makers in both private and public sectors.
Key benefits for UQ include introductions to key influencers and decision makers, platform for introductions to our extensive membership and business community, policy dialogues on an array of sectoral interests, including the upcoming Australia-UK Free Trade Negotiations, industry expert seminars and thought leadership, and programme of bilateral delegations to the United Kingdom and Australia.
Key benefits for UQ include introductions to key influencers and decision makers, platform for introductions to our extensive membership and business community, policy dialogues on an array of sectoral interests, including the upcoming Australia-UK Free Trade Negotiations, industry expert seminars and thought leadership, and programme of bilateral delegations to the United Kingdom and Australia.
South-East Asia
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) is an independent, not-for-profit, non-government membership organisation. AusCham represents and promotes the interests of Australian businesses in Vietnam and Vietnamese business in Australia by facilitating opportunities, connecting communities, and promoting corporate social responsibility.
Key benefits include access to AusCham e-newsletter, app, and website to share company news, updates, promotions, and events, UQ profile on AusCham Membership Directory, access to AusCham members and companies corporate and event sponsorship opportunities, advocacy services with direct access to non-government organisations and lobby groups, and some reciprocal membership benefits across other Australian chambers of commerce in ASEAN countries.
Key benefits include access to AusCham e-newsletter, app, and website to share company news, updates, promotions, and events, UQ profile on AusCham Membership Directory, access to AusCham members and companies corporate and event sponsorship opportunities, advocacy services with direct access to non-government organisations and lobby groups, and some reciprocal membership benefits across other Australian chambers of commerce in ASEAN countries.
The Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) is the peak, non-profit business association involved in the promotion and facilitation of trade and investment between Australia and Indonesia.
AIBC’s membership is diverse and includes major corporations, professional service providers, banks, insurers, education providers, travel companies, manufacturers, trading and shipping companies, government departments, sports and cultural businesses, students and others.
Key benefits include discounted registration fees for AIBC events, subscription to AIBC’s monthly e-newsletter, access to members-only area of AIBC website, which includes specialised publications and reports, and voting rights at AIBC elections.
AIBC’s membership is diverse and includes major corporations, professional service providers, banks, insurers, education providers, travel companies, manufacturers, trading and shipping companies, government departments, sports and cultural businesses, students and others.
Key benefits include discounted registration fees for AIBC events, subscription to AIBC’s monthly e-newsletter, access to members-only area of AIBC website, which includes specialised publications and reports, and voting rights at AIBC elections.
The Australian Chamber of Commerce Singapore is a platform for connecting members with the Singapore business community, government, and each other.
The Chamber advocates on behalf of members as the voice of Australian business, keeping members informed of the latest local and regional issues and opportunities. AustCham is committed to helping its members achieve business success in Singapore.
Key benefits include, promotion of your business, access to the wide range of contacts through the Chamber’s networks, and exclusive discounts.
The Chamber advocates on behalf of members as the voice of Australian business, keeping members informed of the latest local and regional issues and opportunities. AustCham is committed to helping its members achieve business success in Singapore.
Key benefits include, promotion of your business, access to the wide range of contacts through the Chamber’s networks, and exclusive discounts.
North America, Latin America & the Caribbean
The Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC) facilitates access to business and government contacts in Australia and Latin America, opportunities for information exchange, as well as lobbying and representation to governments. ALABC attracts companies from a wide range of sectors including resources, mining services, technology, education, agriculture, manufacturing and transport.
Key benefits include access to events, marketing, communication channels with those in the Australia–Latin America business community, work experience opportunities for Latin American students with member network, identification of skills gaps in the Latin American private sector and matching those with training capabilities of Australian universities, and one-year membership for students from Latin America or Australia with an interest in Latin America.
Key benefits include access to events, marketing, communication channels with those in the Australia–Latin America business community, work experience opportunities for Latin American students with member network, identification of skills gaps in the Latin American private sector and matching those with training capabilities of Australian universities, and one-year membership for students from Latin America or Australia with an interest in Latin America.
Established in 1978 in Sydney, the ABCC is a registered Australian not-for-profit association (NFP) with board representatives in almost every Australian State.
We work in collaboration with our sister Chamber in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Camara Official de Comercio Brasil - Australia (COCBA)) and with the Brazilian Consulate and Embassy in Australia, as well as the Australian Consulate and Embassy in Brazil.
The ABCC provides a vast network of connections in Australia and Brazil encompassing both private and government sectors. The ABCC also collaborates with COALAR (Council on Australia Latin America Relations), AUSTRADE (Australian Export Agency) and many Federation of Industries and Commerce in Brazil and Australia.
We work in collaboration with our sister Chamber in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Camara Official de Comercio Brasil - Australia (COCBA)) and with the Brazilian Consulate and Embassy in Australia, as well as the Australian Consulate and Embassy in Brazil.
The ABCC provides a vast network of connections in Australia and Brazil encompassing both private and government sectors. The ABCC also collaborates with COALAR (Council on Australia Latin America Relations), AUSTRADE (Australian Export Agency) and many Federation of Industries and Commerce in Brazil and Australia.
AmCham’s aim is to be a critical hub offering connections and access to opportunity. AmCham gives members exclusive access to thought leadership, communities of interest, policy advice, business advocacy, information and relationships with business and government. We are the hub providing members with a competitive advantage to grow their businesses efficiently and intelligently.
Our roots are in America, but today we serve the business community across Australia and the entire Asia-Pacific region. With offices in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth, AmCham is Australia’s largest and most prestigious international business organisation. We provide assistance to US and Australian companies and we promote trade, commerce and investment to and from Australia.
Our roots are in America, but today we serve the business community across Australia and the entire Asia-Pacific region. With offices in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth, AmCham is Australia’s largest and most prestigious international business organisation. We provide assistance to US and Australian companies and we promote trade, commerce and investment to and from Australia.
North-East Asia
The Australia-China Business Council (ACBC) is a national not-for-profit organisation with a network of over 20,000 organisations and a membership of over 700 focused on furthering Australia–China trade and investment.
Key benefits include access to national briefings on the Chinese Government's strategic plan and priorities, policy and business planning initiatives with major government and industry stakeholders, access to networking events, and opportunities to liaise with visiting delegations and join delegations to China.
Key benefits include access to national briefings on the Chinese Government's strategic plan and priorities, policy and business planning initiatives with major government and industry stakeholders, access to networking events, and opportunities to liaise with visiting delegations and join delegations to China.
Southern & Central Asia
The Australia India Business Council (AIBC), founded in 1986, is the only national body representing bi-lateral trade and investment relations between Australia and India. AIBC has active chapters in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra, and maintains close relationships with federal and state government agencies, the diplomatic corps and industry bodies.
Key benefits include discounts for key events, including the Annual Australia India Addresses and Economic & Budget updates, invitations to members-only events, such as delegation visit events, access to member-only resources, such as publications and briefings. opportunities for involvement in AIBC advocacy and policy submissions, and invitations for delegations to India.
Key benefits include discounts for key events, including the Annual Australia India Addresses and Economic & Budget updates, invitations to members-only events, such as delegation visit events, access to member-only resources, such as publications and briefings. opportunities for involvement in AIBC advocacy and policy submissions, and invitations for delegations to India.
Contact
For more information about global corporate memberships please contact
the Global Strategy and Partnerships team.