UQ will host the ‘Building peace in a divided world’ talk on Friday 20 March, as part of a series on campus culture and to mark the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21 March).
In the lead-up to the event, the Library will set up a quiet reflection space where you’re invited to pause, reflect, and consider your role in creating an inclusive community at UQ that stands against racism.
Reflect on inclusion and allyship
Visit the interactive reflection space for resources and activities to help you stand against racism.
- When: Monday 16 to Friday 20 March
- Where: Level 1, Duhig Tower (Building 2), St Lucia campus
Learn
Build your understanding of racial microaggressions: everyday comments, jokes, behaviours and assumptions that harm people from racial minority groups and impact their wellbeing and sense of belonging.
Reflect
Access practical allyship tools grounded in Indigenous‑led frameworks to help you recognise racism in its many forms and reflect on ways to create safer, more inclusive environments for everyone.
Act
Contribute to our conversation wall to share your commitment to eliminating racial discrimination and your ideas for fostering belonging, safety, and respect on campus.
We encourage you to read other comments on the conversation wall to learn from the experiences and perspectives of other UQ students and staff.
We ask you to engage with the reflection space respectfully and constructively and in the spirit of UQ’s values of integrity, courage and respect.
Contributions that are not respectful or appropriate will be removed as necessary.
Services are available to support you if you have any concerns.
About the reflection space
We are committed to fostering a campus culture that is inclusive and welcoming. We want our diverse community to feel safe, supported, respected and understood.
Through this reflective space, we aim to encourage learning, reflection and shared ideas to contribute to cultural safety, inclusion and community wellbeing.
The Stand Against Racism activation space on Level 1, Duhig Tower.
Register for Building peace in a divided world
UQ students, staff and alumni can hear Bishop Daniel Abot share personal experiences of racism and the challenges faced by migrant and refugee communities, offering insights on healing and belonging.
The talk will be followed by afternoon tea and community conversation.
- When: Friday 20 March, 1–3pm
- Where: Sir Llew Edwards Building, St Lucia campus
- Visit Dialogues Across Difference to register. This is a free event.
The talk is part of the ‘Dialogues Across Difference’ campus culture speaker series to strengthen understanding, respect and cohesion across our UQ community.
Learn more about Campus culture, including other initiatives, freedom of speech, and safety and wellbeing in our community.
Resources for standing against racism
You may like to learn more about some of the resources included in the reflection space.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources
- You Can’t Ask That (YouTube, 10m, 4s) - hear Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff give their views on five frequently asked questions. UQ eSpace record for You Can’t Ask That.
- The Language of Relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples - the Introductory Guide was created to support the UQ community to build stronger relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples across UQ.
- Blak Ignited posters are available to view online. You can also purchase the Allyship cards and posters for displays.
Australian Human Rights Commission resources
- Respect at Uni: Study into antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and the experience of First Nations people - a report on the Racism@Uni Study examining the prevalence, nature and impact of racism at Australian Universities.
- Racism. It Stops With Me – Ask yourself the hard questions (YouTube, 3m 19s) - a national campaign calling on Australians who do not have lived experience of racism to reflect on its causes and impacts and commit to action.
- Myths and misconceptions about racism – factsheets and posters breaking down the most persistent myths and misconceptions about racism.
Support resources
- Student Support Health and wellbeing - for students.
- Employee Assistance Program (UQ staff login required) - for staff.
