UQ Neuro

UQ Neuro UQ Neurological Society (UQNS) is a student club at UQ dedicated to bridging the gap between medicine and neuroscience research.

Our focus is to provide opportunities and experiences for students interested in neuroscience, neurology, and neurosurgery. Welcome to UQ Neurological Society (UQNS), a vibrant student club at the University of Queensland dedicated to neuroscience, neurology, and neurosurgery. We bring together medical students and undergraduates with a shared passion for understanding the complexities of the brain. Our club provides a unique platform for students interested in both the medical and research aspects of neuroscience. We organize engaging events such as dementia symposiums, discussions on epilepsy research, and physician and researcher-guided journal clubs. The club values collaboration and innovation, and we encourage members to contribute their ideas for neuro-related activities, fostering an inclusive and dynamic community. Whether you’re keen to explore clinical neuroscience, delve into cutting-edge research, or simply connect with like-minded individuals, UQNS offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us on our journey to uncover the mysteries of the brain and make a meaningful impact in the field of neuroscience. We look forward to having you as part of our passionate and driven team!

UQNS Specialty teamsLooking forward to 2026 and the amazing opportunities our specialty teams have and will provide! Com...
03/11/2025

UQNS Specialty teams
Looking forward to 2026 and the amazing opportunities our specialty teams have and will provide!

Community Outreach Committee
Clifton Wong
Eric Tsoi
Natthamon Prajogo

Clinical Research Specialists
Mary Wei
Nathon Hong

Science Communications
Michael Xuan
Ruby Mirza

UQNS Research teamHere’s to a brilliant year for our research team who illuminated your research into how to get into an...
03/11/2025

UQNS Research team
Here’s to a brilliant year for our research team who illuminated your research into how to get into and doing research!

Special thanks to our committee for making it all possible:
Bailey Climo
Felix Featherstone
Monica Pinkerton
Young Hong

UQNS Clinical teamHere’s to a brilliant year for our clinical team who brought you valuable teaching and interesting lea...
03/11/2025

UQNS Clinical team
Here’s to a brilliant year for our clinical team who brought you valuable teaching and interesting learnings.

Special thanks to our committee for making it all possible:
Isabella Watson
Liam Lochhead
Rami Abdalla
Yimei Zhao

UQNS Events teamHere’s to a brilliant year for our events team who coordinated our beloved social events! Special thanks...
03/11/2025

UQNS Events team
Here’s to a brilliant year for our events team who coordinated our beloved social events!

Special thanks to our committee for making it all possible:
Ella Jones
Kanthida Ongarjsiri
Sukjai Phua
Tharani Murugananthan
Varun Lad

Guest Reveal for UQNS Networking Gala Night this SaturdayDr Tim Hassell - Paediatric Oncologist, Chairman of Brainchild ...
15/10/2025

Guest Reveal for UQNS Networking Gala Night this Saturday

Dr Tim Hassell - Paediatric Oncologist, Chairman of Brainchild Foundation
A/Professor Nicola Warren - Neuropsychiatrist, Head of Psychiatry & Director of QCMHR
Professor Peter Nestor - Cognitive Neurologist, Director of Memory & Cognitive Disorder Clinic
Professor Andre Wong - Neurologist & Director of RBWH Neurology
Dr Cullen O’Gorman - Neurologist with a special interest in nerve and muscle disease
Dr Lachlan Harris - Neuroscientist at QIMR Berghofer, Team head of Cancer Research Neuroscience
Dr Tristan Wallis - Senior Research Fellow at QBI, special interest in synaptic function and memory
Dr Alex McCann - Senior Research Assistant and Senior Research Technician at QBI, special interest in neuronal protein dynamics

If you're interested in research and medicine in the field of neuro, this is an absolutely great event to attend. Get your semi-formal suits and dresses ready, and come join us this Saturday!

Ticket: link in our bio

We’re excited to share an opportunity to volunteer at the “Walk to Defeat MND” event, hosted by the Motor Neurone Diseas...
05/10/2025



We’re excited to share an opportunity to volunteer at the “Walk to Defeat MND” event, hosted by the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Queensland (MND Queensland). It’s a great chance to represent UQNS, meet the community, and gain hands-on experience at a large-scale event.

📅 When: Sunday, 26 Oct 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Where: Youth Park, Redcliffe

💜 UQNS Volunteers Meet-Up:
St Lucia campus, 6:15am (transport provided) — we know it’s early, but brain diseases never sleep!

⚠️Important:
🔹The free lift is only available for UQNS members.
🔹All students (undergraduate, graduate, and medical) are welcome to volunteer — as long as you have a heart for supporting people with brain conditions!

📝 Registration steps for UQNS members:

1️⃣ Register first through the official MND Queensland volunteer portal: https://bttr.im/3n3rq
2️⃣ Then, fill out the UQNS form (below) to secure your free lift from UQ St Lucia. This will help us finalise the number of people for transport.

⭐️ For other UQ students:

If you’re not a UQNS member, you’re still very welcome to volunteer — simply register directly through the MND Queensland link above.

🦋 Volunteer roles include:

🔸Event set-up/pack-down
🔸Registration & check-in
🔸Course marshals
🔸Merchandise & fundraising
🔸Snow cone stall & general support

🔗 Event details: https://bttr.im/3n3rq
🗓️ Interested? Please complete the UQNS sign-up form by Sunday, 12 Oct, so we can finalise the transport arrangements.

24/09/2025

🧠 Brain Surge: From Synapses to Scalpel
⏳ Only 3 days left until Brain Surge — can you guess the next station? Let’s just say it might have something to do with a THUNDERCLAP headache… 🔎⚡

🔍 What to Expect
Dive into neurosurgery through immersive, hands-on workshops and clinical case-based learning. Rotating stations will explore:
🔹 Spinal Surgery
🔹 Neurovascular Neurosurgery
🔹 Paediatric Neurosurgery
🔹 Micro-Neurosurgery

📅 Event Details
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕰️ Time: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 NOTE CHANGE! Location: 14-132 Learning Theatre, Sir Llew Edwards Building, UQ St Lucia Campus
🎟️ Tickets
Members: $40Non-Members: $50🥤 Refreshments provided! Write to us via email if you have not indicated any dietary requirements ❗️
⚠️ Please bring your own safety glasses for your protection.
👔Please wear clinical attire (smart casual).

🌙✨ UQ Neurological Society Networking Gala ✨🌙Join us as we close the year with an evening of celebration, connection, an...
22/09/2025

🌙✨ UQ Neurological Society Networking Gala ✨🌙

Join us as we close the year with an evening of celebration, connection, and purpose. The UQ Neurological Society Networking Gala is a chance to gather with peers, distinguished clinicians, and leading neuroscientists in a refined setting, while supporting a meaningful cause.

All proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Brain Child Foundation, helping to advance care and support for children and families affected by brain and spinal cord conditions.

The night will also feature our Annual General Meeting, where the next generation of UQNS leaders will be elected — a pivotal moment in shaping the society’s future. Guests will also have the opportunity to take part in a raffle, with elegant prizes awaiting the winners.

Early Bird tickets are now available! 🎟️ Secure your place before September 26 to enjoy special pricing — just $15 for members and $20 for non-members. We’re delighted to announce this special offer to mark the occasion.

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🧠 Schedule
🗳️ 5:00 – 6:00 PM: Annual General Meeting & Elections
🍷 6:00 PM onwards: Networking Gala

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📅 Event Details
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕰️ Time: 5:00 PM onwards
📍 Venue: Pig ‘n’ Whistle, Brunswick Street

🎟️ Tickets
• 🎟️ Early Bird (until Sept 26): $15 Members | $20 Non-Members
• Standard: $25 Members | $30 Non-Members

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This event is open to ALL students — from undergraduates to medical students and graduate students.

UQNS Mentorship Program Long overdue but still happily awaited! Thank you all for attending our mentorship program and h...
17/09/2025

UQNS Mentorship Program

Long overdue but still happily awaited! Thank you all for attending our mentorship program and hope you made some meaningful connections 🤝.

We’ve got a big burst of events to end out the year so prep your neurons and get those synapses firing, it’s going to be good 🔥

🧠✨ Invasive Neural Interfaces: How Neurology, Neuroethics & Neurotechnology IntersectGet ready for a one-of-a-kind tri-c...
04/09/2025

🧠✨ Invasive Neural Interfaces: How Neurology, Neuroethics & Neurotechnology Intersect

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind tri-club journal club hosted by UQ Neurological Society, UQ Neurotech, and UQ Medical Humanities Club! 🚀 This journal club brings together three worlds—clinical neurology, cutting-edge neurotechnology, and the ethical dilemmas that arise when the three collide.

📌 What to expect:

Synchron’s Brain-Computer Interface – how thought-controlled tech is reshaping the future.

Deep Brain Stimulation for Paralysis – exploring breakthroughs in restoring function and independence.

The Neuroethics & Regulation Frontier – who decides how far we can (and should) go?

👩‍⚕️👨‍💻 Experts in the field will be presenting papers, breaking down the science, and sparking discussions you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re fascinated by neurology, bioethics, or next-gen brain tech, this event is for you.

📅 Date: Monday, September 15
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 14-219 Sir Llew Edwards Building
💰 Price: Free for all members of UQNS, UQNT & UQMHC

📄 Papers for discussion will be uploaded—check out our Facebook event page to access them in advance and come ready to dive deep.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of the conversation at the frontier of brains, machines, and morality. 🌐✨

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University Drive

Website

https://uqu.com.au/clubs-and-societies/uq-brain-spine-uqbns/

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