Uq alumni book fair uq graduate conquers the impossible row. The uq alumni book fair is the prime activity of alumni friends. Brisbane alumni ambassadors university of queensland. Uq alumnis instagram profile has 1,2 photos and videos. Mathew ng mathematics tutor my academic coach linkedin. There is a vibrant community of uq alumni living in brisbane, including a team of dedicated volunteer ambassadors who are eager to build the community and remain connected to uq. A substantial amount of money, as the result of the dedication of volunteers and generous book donors, has been raised through the sale of books at the uq alumni book fair, at the rare book auction, and at popup sales. Aug 22, 2019 the uq alumni association of hong kong uqhkaa, was created in 1996 to represent the strong alumni community in hong kong. Eait graduates honoured in uq alumni awards faculty of. The faculty hosts a number of local, national, and international events across the year for alumni and friends to connect socially and professionally. The university of queensland hong kong students association welcomes students from all backgrounds regardless of their. Most notably, where shangrila offered the cloistered, timeless world of the lamasery, the university of queensland offers its antithesis, a springboard to the wider world. The uq alumni book fair will accept donations of all type of books, not just text books.
The main book fair is held biennially generally in late april, with smaller sales held in alternate years and every christmas. For upcoming reunions please check the facultys alumni events. The latest contact magazine was published in early december with a great new design. Events past events all past events germansoutheast asian. This article first appeared in the engineering and technology alumni newsletter, september 2017. Alumni friends of uq are holding the 21st biennial uq alumni book fair from friday, may 3 to monday, may 6, 2019 at the uq centre exhibition hall. Donations may be brought to the alumni centre which is university building 91c and is situated at 50 walcott street, on the very perimeter of the st lucia campus. Thousands expected at alumni book fair uq news the.
The uq alumni book fair and rare book auction is approaching fast the rare book auction will take place on the 3rd of may at the fryer library, uq st lucia, kicking off at 6pm. Vivian chen marketing officer australiachina youth. The rare book auction is at fryer library on 3 may, 2019 6pm for 6. I agree that the above information may be used by the hong kong trade development council hktdc for incorporation in its database for sending the information of hong kong book fair to me, and for direct marketing productsservices of hktdc. Most notably, where shangrila offered the cloistered, timeless world of the lamasery, the university of queensland offers. List of alumni of the university of hong kong wikipedia. Services for uq alumni library university of queensland. Hello fellow illini, we will be hosting a new year mixer alumni party at coco park, shenzhen on january 14, 2017 saturday with other alumni clubs in the region cambridge university, columbia university, cornell university, imperial college, the london school of economics and political science, new york university, stanford university, yale university. In recognition of the 50th anniversary celebrations of alumni friends, the 2017 book fair was a golden jubilee event details here. Engaging with your alumni community has a range of benefits to you both personally and professionally. Through decades of sponsored mobility programs, joint publications, and industry partnerships, singapore and uq are paving the way for a connected asia pacific community. The uq alumni book fair is a prime activity of alumni friends of the university of queensland inc. It features a story on the uq alumni awards for 2016 with school of economics alumni featuring heavily. Simon bronitt is a professor, deputy head of school and deputy dean research in the tc beirne school of law commencing june 2014.
The university of queensland uq alumni book fair and rare book auction is on again from april 24 29, 2015. Worked as volunteer at a book fair hosted by uq alumni. The university of waterloo together with the support of the hong kong alumni association uwaahk, is pleased to announce that this years annual hong kong alumni dinner will be hosted on friday, november 7th, 2014 and the langham place mongkok hotel. Discover our open online courses and continue your learning journey. Dr hong peng is an amplify research fellow after being an advance queensland research fellow earlycareer, 20162019 and postdoc20142015 at rio tinto bauxite and alumina technology centre at the university of queensland uq within the school of chemical engineering. Digital essentials to help you upgrade your digtial skills online, in your own time. At the heart of the notforprofit organisation is the diverse and generous community of volunteers, who not only work tirelessly towards every fair, but are. University of queensland law alumni association become a member. Offering a breadth of study that leads the way in australia, you can choose a degree to match your interests, passions and career goals.
It will be an exciting evening where guests can bid for over 140 lots of exceptional books, including six lots of especially rare and prized pieces. However, where shangrila exists only in the imagination, the university of queensland offers a travel experience of a different sort. Uq alumni book fair whats on in brisbane weekend edition. Uq alumni book fair 2019 uq events, the university of. Amongst the dusty books and volatile tape dispensers that seem to have a mind of their own, there is more than meets the eye at the uq alumni friends bookhouse. The university of queenslands 2017 alumni awards have recognised a diverse range of leaders who have created change by advancing knowledge, powering economies and advocating for human rights and dignity. Uq alumni book fair and rare book auction alumni friends of uq. This is a brief list of notable graduates of the university of hong kong hku. The university of queenslands 2018 alumni awards have recognised a broad range of leaders who have made exemplary contributions in fields ranging from science to social enterprise. This is the facebook page of the university of queensland alumni. The 2020 uq alumni book fair is 14 may 2020 at the uq centre, uq st lucia.
Stay uptodate with uq s latest events, register for updates or book a campus tour to see why uq is ranked among the top 50 universities in the world. Our staff can help you access materials at other uq library locations. Sep 07, 2016 however, where shangrila exists only in the imagination, the university of queensland offers a travel experience of a different sort. If you would like to receive this newsletter, please register here. Hong kong book fair subdued after bookseller disappearances. The 2016 hong kong book fair, the most important event in the citys literary calendar, opened its. Hkt e ducation hkte exhibited an array of elearning products at the twoday hong kong book fair 2016 at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre in july. Beirne school of law, the university of queensland. Uq alumni book fair 2019 uq events, the university of queensland. Smaller sales are held in alternate years and every christmas. Uq nurtures collaboration with singapores top institutions to open new and exciting pathways for students and researchers. Emeritus professor ian harper bachelor of economics 77, bachelor of economics honours 78.
The 2019 uq alumni book fairr will be held at the uq centre 3rd6th may 2019. All proceeds for special projects, bursaries and scholarships at uq. The main book fair is held biennially generally in late april, with smaller sales held in. Uq alumni association of hong kong the uq alumni association of hong kong uqhkaa, was created in 1996 to represent the strong alumni community in hong kong. Genocide never forget, never again, dr frank moloney. Uq students with a current enrolment and uq staff listed in uq aurion have automatic library membership. Whether youre looking for professional development or just want to explore a field youre interested in, our open online courses could be just what youre looking for. Dr hong peng is an amplify research fellow after being an advance queensland research fellow earlycareer, 2016 2019 and postdoc20142015 at rio tinto bauxite and alumina technology centre at the university of queensland uq within the school of chemical engineering. Our uq business school alumni network is a vibrant and supportive global community of more than 60,000 graduates. Current student at the university of queensland studying a dual bachelors degree in communication and journalism. Get connected with other uq business, economics and law alumni living in brisbane. Held at the start of our biennial book fair, its a fabulous opportunity to buy something rare and wonderful for yourself or as a gift. The uqla is a registered charity, which is operated by the alumni of uqs tc beirne school of law.
Nab a rare volume or some cherished paperbacks at the uq alumni book fair. Uq alumni book fair archives alumni friends of uq golden. Choose from thousands of books, textbooks, dvds, records, comics, collectable books, art, music and more at great prices. At the same time, the organiser requests all activities e. The uq alumni association of hong kong uqhkaa, was created in 1996 to represent the strong alumni community in hong kong.
The university of hong kong, as a leading international institution of higher learning in asia, strives to attract and nurture outstanding scholars from around the world through excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, research and knowledge exchange, contributing to the advancement of society and the development of leaders through a global presence, regional significance and. Publications school of law university of queensland. The books team welcome donations of all type of books for the uq alumni book fair not just textbooks. Bcom honours alumni are warmly invited to join professor michael bruenig, head of the uq business school, for an evening of networking at the spectacular new w brisbane overlooking the river. Book fair community and alumni events the university of. All visitors are requested to note the emergency measures under the following situations. Alumni events the university of queensland, australia. On 3 may, the uq alumni book fair will take place from 9am to 9pm, and from 46 may it will be held from 9am to 5pm. Professor michael hor, faculty of law, hong kong university. The uq alumni book fair is a biannual, fiveday event that offers a mindboggling amount of reading material to the public for. Apr 22, 2017 the uq alumni book fair is the prime activity of alumni friends.
Howe comes to the hong kong book fair to discuss her poetry, which explores the authors dual heritage and return to hong kong in search of her roots. Brisbanes bibliophiles will be hunting for bargains when uqs alumni book fair starts this weekend. Winning the vicechancellors alumni excellence award are. Professor simon bronitt school of law university of. Donations can be left in the book shed, in the car park outside building 82e seddon west, st lucia campus, at any time. Visit our facebook page for more information the 2019 uq alumni book fair r will be held at the uq centre 3rd6th may 2019. The uqla is a registered charity, which is operated. In light of the evolving covid19 situation, the university has made the decision to cancel or postpone all events that are not integral to our teaching and or research programs. Uq and singapore global engagement university of queensland. The volunteer team at alumni friends of the university of queensland and uq alumni book fair are most grateful to blocksidge real estate for their continued support. Stay uptodate with uqs latest events, register for updates or book a campus tour to see why uq is ranked among the top 50 universities in the world.
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