UQ CLUBS

General

85 Broads
 The UQ branch of 85 Broads is part of a worldwide networking club for women from a wide range of professions and backgrounds, seeking to further their careers and employment opportunities. Members will not only have the opportunity to participate in UQ based events with guest speakers and mentors but will also to be able to become involved in a global network where they can make contacts and gain practical career advice from women in similar professions. This is a relatively new club at UQ and students from all areas of study, at all levels are welcome to join and make lifelong friends and open many career doors.

ALP CLUB
Promotes labor and democratic socialist policies on campus and in the general community to work towards these ends
Amnesty International
(General): AIUQ is an affiliated group of Amnesty International, non-political organization which campaigns or internationally recognised human rights. groups.yahoo.com/group/amnestyuq/

Anglican Society
 Provides for a full life of worship, hristian fellowship and education for Anglican members of the University and to encourage spiritual contribution as a community.

ANTAR UQ
 Australians for Native Title & Reconciliation for students interested in working to further the rights of Indigenous Australians, and in campaigning for Reconciliation, Native title and a National Apology to the Stolen Generation.

ASS (Aerospace Student Society)
 ASS is one of the newest societies on campus, and is open to all students. Founded in May 2008, we are rapidly becoming an active and successful society with almost a 100-strong member base. We organise field trips to aerospace engineering installations, and arrange for industry professionals to visit UQ and speak about organisation, their career, and other opportunities in the Aerospace Industry. We plan on attending the Avalon International Airshow. Club Contact: President of ASS, Leonard de Guzman s4116436@student.uq.edu.au

AUJS (Australian Union of Jewish Students)
Provides culturally inviting environment for Jewish and non-Jewish students while promoting Jewish education and expression and hosting fun and enjoyable events with a focus upon maintaining Jewish values and identity. www.aujs.com.au

Aust.Students Space Association
Provides its members with experience in space technology through educational/extracurricular activities. www.assa.com.au

Baha’i Society
Fosters fellowship support networks for Baha’i students on campus and to introduce Baha’i principles amongst fellow friends.

BEST (UQ Buddhist Education Society)
UQ Buddhism Society promotes Buddhism and traditional Chinese cultures amongst students and the wider community. It organises traditional culture and learning workshops every Saturday.

Big Band UQ
Since its beginning in February 2007 the UQ BIG BAND, under the direction of Clint Allen, has developed into a fine musical ensemble based at The University of Queensland. It has twice performed at the Brisbane Jazz Club, for the 2007/8 Showcase Concerts at the UQ Centre, for lunchtime concerts at the UQ School of Music, Customs House and UQ Open Day, for the Broadbeach Blends of Jazz Festival Gold Coast, and featured as the opening band at the inaugural City meets Country Ball at the Brisbane City Hall in August 2008. In May 2007 the UQ BIG BAND recorded its first CD/EP entitled Band of Distinction. The band’s repertoire includes swing classics and arrangements of songs by more recent artists such as Michael Bublé, Phil Collins and Harry Connick Jnr. Its members include some of Brisbane’s finest young performers. With the strong growth and interest in the band, plans are underway to expand the repertoire, to include other instruments in the lineup, to provide a stage for young talent and to make its presence felt with audiences in South East Queensland and beyond. Find out more about the band at www.uqbbwhatson.blogspot.com

Bridge Club
UQ’s non-religious, apolitical volunteering organisation that coordinates valuable volunteering experiences for UQ staff and students. www.uq.edu.au/bridge or bridge@uq.edu.au

CCM (Campus Christian Movement)
Promotes the vision and philosophy of the Campus Christian Movement which is to carry out the Great Commission of Jesus Christ by involving students in a dynamic way with the planting of churches worldwide.

Community Social
The UQCS provides an environment that would foster mutual Christian fellowship among the students at UQ and introduce them to local families in the wider community regardless of their denominational or cultural backgrounds. Our club helps with the understanding of the Bible, in particular the understanding of God’s eternal purpose through Bible studies on the campus and local families’ homes. uqchristianstudents@gmail.com

Christian Surfers and Board-riders
Christian Surfers is a bunch of surfers; guys and gals, that love surfing & skating culture, talking bout life, Livin It all out for God, and yea doing life together… We aren’t into religious activities, but rather livin epic lives in a barrel or on land.

Club CCA
A multicultural Christian club that will minister to the needs of international and local students in the University by way of evangelism, discipleship training, and leadership training. www.clubcca.com or clubcca@gmail.com

CSSA (Chinese Students & Scholars Assoc)
Unites the Chinese students and scholars of UQ by providing communication with each other, organising activities and providing help to newcomers from China.

Dance (UQ)
Provides informal workshops in Modern Ballroom, Latin and Street Latin dance styles and holds regular dance parties. www.uqdance.net or info@uqdance.net

Debating Society
 Promotes interest in debating amongst students and the wider community. Represents UQ in local, national, and international debating competitions. uqds@hot:mail.com

Drama Club: See Underground Productions.
 Club that provides a social, political and activist environment for students interested in the Australian Democrats and progressive politics generally

Ecobug
An organic food buying cooperative, ordering together, making organics cheap and accessible. Also a social group, Ecobug organises organic feasts and other social events with emphasis on healthy and environmentally conscious living. ecobugUQ@yahoogroups.com.au

Education Anonymous
Education Anonymous provides a place for educators to network, share ideas and resources and organise social events. The Official aims of Education Anonymous are: 1. To safeguard and advance the interests of students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education dual degree and Diploma of Education (Secondary and Middle Years) programs at the University of Queensland. 2. To provide a forum for educators to share ideas, resources and reflections upon teaching and learning experiences. 3. To promote and foster links between Education Anonymous members and the UQ School of Education, the UQ Education Alumni and other professional bodies associated with the advancement of education students’ career prospects. 4.To provide networking opportunities via social events.

Evangelical Students
A fellowship that invites students to both investigate and grow in their love and understanding of Jesus Christ. We achieve this through prayer, bible teaching and studies, training, evangelism and having fun! www.uqes.org.au or president@uqes.org.au

GECkO
Provides a community network for current and prospective environmental engineering students. We aim to increase public awareness and provide greater access to resources available to help environmental engineering students. www.uq.edu.au/gecko or greeneng@uq.edu.au

Greens on Campus
Abides by the Green Party principles of peace and non-violence, ecological sustainability, grassroots democracy and social and economic justice on campus and in the community

Hope Brisbane Club
Facilitates a contemporary-style church worship service readily accessible to UQ students and staff. Meetings: Sundays 10am (currently located in Abel Smith LT). Come visit, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Liberal Club
A fun and challenging club, dedicated to the pursuit of Liberal ideas and ideology, both on and off campus. Mixing both ëpolitical’ and ësocial’ activities, the UQLC is a great way to meet like-minded people or enter the exciting world of politics.

Logos
UQ Logos club is founded by the Logos Christian Church, aimed to provide a friendly and homely environment for all of our members and anyone who’s willing to join us, especially the overseas students. Our weekly gathering will always provide lunch and a great opportunity to meet new people.

Macau Student Association
To promote the city of Macau to the Australian community and to enhance friendships, Macau Student Association organise events and activities. macsa_02@rocketmail.com

Murthy Appreciation Society
 A Turbot Street Campus based club (predominantly dentistry students) that promotes social activities and goodwill amongst students and Turbot Street staff.

Muslim Student Association
Represents the Muslim community and ensures continuity and consolidation of Islamic culture through education, celebration of Islamic religious occasions and social means.

Newman Catholic Society
Provides a social network for Catholic and Catholic-friendly students to support each other in both their faith and studies.

Oaktree Foundation
The Oaktree Foundation is a youth run aid and development organisation, run entirely by young people under the age of 26. The mission of Oaktree is to empower developing communities through education in a way that is sustainable. We believe that education is the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle. In a world where people can be reduced to token responses, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don’t just talk about change but create it. www.oaktree.orgclubs&societies

OCF (Overseas Christian Fellowship)
Presents the Christian Gospel; provides teaching and training and prepares for the mission/home ministries of overseas Christians.

Oxfam Community Aid Abroad
An international aid and development organisation working towards a fair world where people control their own lives, their basic rights are achieved and the environment sustained.

QUGS (QU Games Society)
The Queensland University Games Society (QUGS) organises a wide variety of events and play opportunities for people interested in games. Whatever you’re interested in -boardgames, roleplaying games, chess, card games, go, wargames -we play it!

QUSDAS (QU Seventh Day Adventist Society)
 Our club provides access to all university students to experience Christianity in an accepting and fun environment. While organised by Seventh Day Adventist students, Christ always rules the party.

Resistance Club
 We live in a world dominated by war, racism, environmental destruction and oppression. Don’t get angry, get active! www.resistance.org.au.

S.M.A.C.K.
If you are a fan of anime, manga, pop culture or anything inbetween, then come along to S.M.A.C.K! You will meet other people with a similar love of manga, anime and pop culture and get to participate in our awesome activites. Some of these include anime viewings, karaoke outings and many super fun games. And of course, cosplaying whenever possible! Join S.M.A.C.K! Where fun is over 9000!

Solidarity
 Involved in fighting racism and sexism; supporting unionism; stopping education cuts; and defending native title.
Student Life
(General): Presents the good news of Jesus Christ to each student. www.studentlife.org

Student Life Ipswich
Supports and facilitates the growth and understanding of Christian and non-Christian uni students. clubs&societies

International

African Students Association
We welcome all interested to join. We aim to create a community atmosphere and contribute towards Africa’s development through cultural, social and intellectual exchange of its diversity.

Brunei Student Society
To promote Brunei Darussalam and to appreciate all things Bruneian. www.bssbne.net or bssbne@gmail.com

BSA (Borneo Students Association)
Renowned for it’s social events and outgoing committee members, BSA brings together local and international students through a variety of exciting social events including, BSA Bounce dance parties, Ice cream nights, all you can eat yumcha, bowling, pool, BBQs and more! If you want to have fun whilst studying at Uni, BSA is the club to join! www.bsa-international.com

HKSA (Hong Kong Student Association)
Represents Hong Kong students in Queensland. Fosters friendship, goodwill and understanding amongst students and Australian people through social and educational means. www.uqhksa.com

Indonesian Student Association
(International): Facilitates professional, social and personal development of Indonesian students at UQ.

Indian Students Society
 Assists, guides and helps Indian students coming to Australia and fosters friendships amongst international and local students. indianstudentssociety@hotmail.com

KISS (Korean International Students Society)
Assists in the understanding of Korean culture and language and provides support for fellow Koreans pursuing tertiary study at UQ.

LASA (Latin American Students Association)
Law Society
With a new committee on board for 2009, we are looking forward to a great year with Latin parties, Spanish conversation circles, social soccer and much more! LASA is a social group dedicated to diffuse the Latin American culture and language among the international community. Bienvenido a LASA! You can now find the group on facebook -UQ LASA. uq.lasa@hotmail.com(Faculty/Departmental): Promotes, fosters and safeguards the interests of Law students. www.uqls.com or mail@uqls.com

Malaysian Students Assoc.
Promotes Malaysian culture to all students through social and cultural activities.

PISO (Phillipine International Students Organisation)
Fosters harmonious relationship among Filipino students at UQ and those at other tertiary institutions in Queensland.

PNG Students Assoc.
 Organises and encourages social interactions between members and their departments by way of social, cultural and sporting activities.

Singapore Students Society
Fosters friendship, goodwill and understanding between Singapore students, other students and the Australian people through social and educational means. www.sssuq.netfirms.com

TAISA (Taiwanese Aust Intern Student Assoc)
 Taiwanese based, international student association that provides support for Taiwanese students and endorses friendship building between university students through recreational activities and social events.

Thai Student Association
Serves the Union College Students Club (Colleges) The College Clubs and Associations promote within their college a community spirit by means of social, cultural and sporting activities. They serve and represent members in matters affecting their activities and interests and correlate these interests with the policy of the college; and act as a means of communication with college authorities. uqtsa.synthasite.com or uqtsa@hotmail.com