Connected Futures – A UQ–UZH Symposium Showcasing Shared Goals, Global Impact, and Academic Exchange
The University of Queensland (UQ) and the University of Zurich (UZH) are proud to present the 2025 UQ–UZH Symposium. Held in Brisbane from Tuesday, 7 October to Wednesday , 8 October 2025, the symposium will bring together leading researchers, early career scholars, and strategic partners to showcase collaborative initiatives and emerging themes:







Event details
Date: Tuesday 7 – Wednesday 8 October 2025
Venue: Room 223, Level 2, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane City.
Day 1: Tuesday, 7 October 2025
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8:20am | UZH to make their way to 308 Queen Street. |
8:30–9am | Registration desk opens and delegation arrives. Group photo and Presidents' photo. |
9-9:20am | Welcome address:
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9:20–9:30am | BEL agreement signing with presidents followed by exchange of gifts / Professor Terry to depart. |
9:30-10am | Presentation: Overview of the UQ-UZH Strategic Partneship
Audience Q&A
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10-10:45am | Morning tea break with Optional Bilateral Meeting. |
10:45-11:15am | Presentation: Funding Oppunities; Switzerland, European Union, Australia and internal funding.
Audience Q&A
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11:15am-12pm | Presentation: Innovations for Lifespan Science - Healthy Longevity Innovation Centre - moving towards a new paradigm within a new discipline
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12-12:30pm | Presentation: TBC
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12:30-2pm | Networking lunch with Optional Bilateral Meetings. |
2-2:30pm | Presentation: Provenance Histories
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2:30-3pm | Presentation: TBC
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3-3:10pm | Day 1 closes. Closing remarks by Professor Tim Kastelle. |
Day 2: Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Time | Agenda |
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8:05am | UZH to make their way to 308 Queen Street. |
8:15-8:30am | Registration desk opens and delegation arrives. |
8:30–8:45am | Welcome and Recap of Day 1, followed by an Overview of the Day 2 Agenda
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8:45- 9:30am | Presentation: Transnational Organised Crime: global classrooms tackling global problems
Audience Q&A
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9:30-10:15am | Presentation: TBC
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10:15-11am | Morning Tea Break with Optional Bilateral Meetings |
11-11:45am | Presentation: TBC
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11:45am-12pm | Day 2 closes. Closing remarks by Professor Tim Kastelle. |
12-12:45pm | Lunch. Light refreshments provided. |
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Contact
For further information, please email Global Parterships International Visits and Events Officer Jessica court at j.court@uq.edu.au
Public Lecture
Date: Tuesday 7
Venue: Room 223, Level 2, 308 Queen Street, Brisbane City.
This is a UQ Sustainable event