UQ Biotech Society

Welcome to the UQ Biotechnology Society

Connect • Learn • Innovate

Join Queensland’s leading student-run biotech community — where science meets industry, research, and opportunity.

About Us

We are the University of Queensland's founding Biotechnology Student Society.

We aim to provide professional networking, employability opportunities, research information, social events for science students, and mentoring – all to enhance the student experience.

We are a collective of ambitious students from across biotechnology and STEM who want to connect with like-minded people, build relationships, discover the world of biotech, and engage with industry leaders.

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Our Purpose & Impact

Our Mission

Connect ambitious biotech students with industry leaders, mentors, and peers through social events, networking, lab tours, and career enhancement opportunities.

Our Community

Over 600 ambitious students including undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students united by passion for biotechnology. We're dedicated to building lasting relationships and supporting each other's careers.

What We Offer

Professional networking, career mentoring, industry events, research nights, lab tours, social connections, and exclusive opportunities with leading biotech companies.

Upcoming Events

The UQ Biotechnology Society runs a range of professional and social events including lab tours, research and industry nights and career panels.

February 2026

Featured Events

Event Gallery

Explore highlights from our past events and the vibrant community we've built.

Bioinformatics Panel

Commercialisation Panel

Career Night

Research Night

Industry Night

Featured Interviews

Explore insights from industry leaders and professionals in biotechnology through our featured video interviews.

Biotech Opportunities in Australia

This discussion addresses frequently asked questions from aspiring biotech professionals, provides insights into the Australian biotechnology job market, and offers practical advice for students and alumni seeking to become competitive candidates in this rapidly evolving industry.

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Female Leadership in Biotech

This interview explores Kym Baker's career journey from academia to senior leadership roles in the UK, and her subsequent return to Australia. She reflects on the key qualities of effective leadership, professional growth, and the challenges she encountered along the way.

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Our Sponsors

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors who help make our events, initiatives, and student opportunities possible.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

A global leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Vaxxas

Pioneering high-throughput intradermal immunization technology for rapid vaccine administration.

Southern RNA

Developing innovative RNA therapeutics and biotech solutions for healthcare advancement.

Sartorius

Providing laboratory and bioprocess technologies for biopharmaceutical research and production.

Microbio

Supporting microbiology education and industry connections across Australia.

Contact Us

Have questions, want to collaborate, or interested in becoming a member? Send us a message below — we’d love to hear from you!