Explore where a career in biotechnology could take you. 🧬

Following the success of our Semester 1 Industry Night, UQ Biotechnology Society is bringing Career Night back for Semester 2!

Whether you're searching for an internship, preparing for graduate roles, exploring different career paths, or simply wondering what opportunities exist beyond your degree, Career Night is your chance to connect directly with professionals working across Brisbane’s growing biotechnology and life sciences sector.

Meet representatives from organisations spanning biotechnology, biomanufacturing, therapeutics, diagnostics, genomics, engineering, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, intellectual property, commercialisation, consulting, professional services and more.

What to expect

🎤 Industry Introductions
Hear directly from participating organisations as they introduce what they do, the people they employ, and the opportunities available to students and graduates.

🤝 Industry Networking
Meet organisation representatives at dedicated networking tables and ask your questions about career pathways, internships, graduate programs, research opportunities and entering the industry.

💼 Discover New Career Pathways
Biotechnology careers extend far beyond the laboratory. Explore technical, commercial, regulatory, engineering and professional pathways you may not have considered before.

🍕 Complimentary catering
Food and refreshments will be provided during the evening.

Event Details

📅 Wednesday, 7 October 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 UQ St Lucia Campus

Event Schedule

6:10 – 6:25 PM: Student registration
6:30 PM: Event opening
6:35 – 7:25 PM: Industry presentations
7:30 – 7:45 PM: Catering
7:45 – 8:55 PM: Industry networking
9:00 PM: Event concludes

Our previous career and industry events have welcomed organisations from across the biotechnology and life sciences ecosystem, giving students the opportunity to discover just how diverse a career in this sector can be.

Come with your questions, meet the people behind the industry, and discover where your degree could take you.

Participating organisations will be announced in the lead-up to the event.

Contact the host of Career Night