The University of Queensland

Where science meets industry, research & opportunity.

Connect • Learn • Innovate

Join Queensland's leading student-run biotechnology community — building the connections, skills, and experiences that shape the next generation of biotech professionals.

600+Active Members
30+Annual Events
30+Industry Partners
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About Us

A community built around biotechnology.

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

We 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.

UQ Biotechnology Society members gathered at Industry Night
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Our Purpose & Impact

What we stand for

Three pillars guide everything we do — from the people we bring together to the opportunities we open up.

Our Mission

Our Mission

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

Our Community

Our Community

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

What We Offer

What We Offer

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

In partnership with industry leaders

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Southern RNA
IDEA Bio
Vaxxas
Sartorius
Patheon
MicroBio Australia
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Southern RNA
IDEA Bio
Vaxxas
Sartorius
Patheon
MicroBio Australia
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Southern RNA
IDEA Bio
Vaxxas
Sartorius
Patheon
MicroBio Australia
Upcoming Events

Semester 1, 2026

A full calendar of professional and social events — lab tours, research and industry nights, career panels, and more.

February 2026

Featured Events

Mar 4

Quality Reflections

6–9PM · Abel Smith Theatre UQ

Mar 13

Biomanufacturing Masterclass

6–9PM · Abel Smith Theatre UQ

Mar 17

Employability Development Series #1

6–9PM · AEB Room 301

Mar 24

MedTech Career Panel

6–9PM · Physiology Theatre

Mar 25

Majors Night

6–9PM · UQ ModWest

Mar 26

Employability Development Series #2

6–9PM · AEB Room 301

Mar 31

Employability Development Series #3

6–9PM · AEB Room 301

Apr 1

Poster Presentation Competition

6–9PM · Chemistry Podium UQ

Apr 16

Industry Night

6–9PM · ModWest UQ

Apr 23

Alumni Panel

6–9PM · Location TBC

Featured Interviews

Voices from the industry

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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Contact Us

Get in touch

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