Queensland Brain Institute

Public events

QBI and Lexus of Brisbane Spring High Tea

14 October 2023 12:30pm
 
in QBI and Lexus of Brisbane – Spring High Tea
This is a Dementia fundraiser event, supporting the Alastair Rushworth Alzheimer's Research Fund to continue the work of the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research at QBI. In 2023, the QBI Lexus Spring High Tea will be hosted in the ballroom at the Victoria Park Golf Club. The afternoon will include high tea and French champagne.

Bridge to Brisbane 2023

15 October 2023 6:00am–12:00pm
 
in Bridge to Brisbane

QBI Alastair Rushworth PhD Fundraising Trek 2023

26 October 2023 8:00am–30 October 2023 5:00pm
 
in QBI Alastair Rushworth PhD Fundraising Trek supporting dementia research
A group of trekkers are walking the Flinders Ranges to raise funds to support the fight against dementia.

NFIA Patrons Walk for Charity 2024

2 October 2024 9:00am–6 October 2024 5:00pm
 
in NFIA Patrons Walk for Charity
The third National Fire Industry Association (NFIA) Patron's Annual Walk for Charity will once again take place in 2024. From 2019-2022, this event has raised over $765,000 in medical research and veteran support. The Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) at The University of Queensland and Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation (GMRF) have been the fortunate beneficiaries of these funds.

National Science Week: UQ Ideas Forum Livestream Event

18 August 2023 9:30am–12:15pm
 
in National Science Week: UQ Ideas Forum
Please join us for a Q&A-style panel discussion around the importance of basic science to inform the innovations of tomorrow with a focus on AI, facilitated by energy expert and science commentator, Dr Joel Gilmore.

2023 Brain Research Endowment Fund Dinner

1 June 2023 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
in Brain Research Endowment Fund Dinner
Please join us for our annual Brain Research Endowment Fund Dinner; a special occasion as we celebrate our 20-year anniversary in 2023.

2023 QBI Lexus Alzheimers Gala

26 May 2023 6:30pm–10:30pm
 
in QBI Alzheimer's Gala

Your brain is on our mind: Free event

15 March 2023 6:30pm–7:30pm
 
in Celebrating 20 Years: Your brain is on our mind
Free event
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NFIA Patrons Walk for Charity 2022

2 November 2022 9:00am–6 November 2022 5:00pm
 
in NFIA Patrons Walk for Charity
The National Fire Industry Association (NFIA) Patron’s Annual Walk for Charity is an annual event and is pleased to be up and running once again in 2021. In 2019, this event raised over $255,000 for the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) at The University of Queensland and Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation (GMRF).
Bay of Fires and Freycinet National Park

QBI Bay of Fires and Freycinet National Park 2022

27 October 2022 6:00am–31 October 2022 5:00pm
 
in QBI Alastair Rushworth PhD Fundraising Trek supporting dementia research
A group of trekkers are walking the Bay of Fires and Freycinet National Park to raise funds to support the fight against dementia.
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QBI and Lexus Brisbane Spring High Tea

QBI and Lexus of Brisbane – Spring High Tea

22 October 2022 1:00pm–4:00pm
 
in QBI and Lexus of Brisbane – Spring High Tea
This event is a Dementia fundraiser event, supporting the Alastair Rushworth Alzheimer’s Research Fund to continue the work of the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research at QBI. In 2022, the QBI Lexus Spring High Tea will be hosted in the ballroom at the Victoria Park Golf Club. The afternoon will include high tea with French champagne.

Live Webinar: The Science of Depression and Anxiety

13 October 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Mental Health Week Live Webinar
In Australia, one in five people experiences mental health symptoms every year. Mental health research is a critical area of discovery that QBI researchers are focussed on and each year QBI hosts a mental health webinar, during Mental health Week, to discuss important topics related to mental health research.

Bridge to Brisbane 2022

28 August 2022 6:00am–12:00pm
 
in Bridge to Brisbane
Strap on your running/walking shoes and join Team Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), University of Queensland (UQ) in raising vital funds for brain research at the Bridge to Brisbane on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

2022 QBI Lexus Alzheimer's Gala

27 May 2022 6:30pm
 
in QBI Alzheimer's Gala
This event is QBI's major Dementia fundraiser event, supporting the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research at QBI. In 2022, the QBI Lexus Alzheimers Gala, 'All That Jazz' will be hosted at Hillstone, St Lucia. The evening will feature canapés, a sit-down 2-course meal, beverage package and entertainment from one of Brisbane's most well-known Jazz bands.

Ross Maclean Fellowship Race Day 2022

14 May 2022 11:45am–5:00pm
 
in Ross Maclean Fellowship Race Day
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Bridge to Brisbane 2021

7 November 2021 6:00am–12:00pm
 
in Bridge to Brisbane
Strap on your running/walking shoes and join Team Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), University of Queensland (UQ) in raising vital funds for brain research at the Bridge to Brisbane on Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Merson Lecture 2021: Professor Hugh Possingham

3 November 2021 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
in The Merson Lecture
Queensland Chief Scientist Professor Hugh Possingham will discuss the demands of communicating research to policy-makers - challenges that face both health and conservation - at this year's Merson Lecture.

2021 Pine Rivers Rotary Golf Day - Date TBC

1 November 2021 12:00pm
 
in Pine Rivers Rotary Golf Day

Live webinar: Brain Health for Mental Health

12 October 2021 5:00pm–6:00pm
 
in Mental Health Week Live Webinar
We all know diet, sleep and exercise are important for our health. But just how important are they for our mental health?

Dementia Research @ UQ

29 September 2021 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Dementia Research @ UQ
Join a panel of researchers from The University of Queensland for a live webinar where they will discuss Dementia Research underway across UQ.

Brain Research Endowment Fund Launch Dinner

17 June 2021 6:00pm
 
in Brain Research Endowment Fund Dinner
Join us to launch the QBI Brain Research Endowment Fund.

Mates4Midget Simpson Desert Ultra

5 June 2021 8:00am–6 June 2021 6:15pm
 
in Mates 4 Midget
QBI Lexus Alzheimer's Gala

2021 Lexus 'All That Jazz' Alzheimer's Gala

14 May 2021 7:00pm
 
in QBI Alzheimer's Gala
Supporting the Queensland Brain Institute.

Picture a Scientist - International Women's Day

12 March 2021 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Picture a Scientist - International Women's Day
The Queensland Brain Institute is hosting a special screening of the acclaimed film ‘Picture a Scientist’ to celebrate International Women’s Day.

QBI Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trek 2021

11 March 2021 8:00am–15 March 2021 5:00pm
 
in QBI Alastair Rushworth PhD Fundraising Trek supporting dementia research
The QBI Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trek is an unforgettable adventure through one of the most stunning locations outside mainland Australia – Kangaroo Island.
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CJCADR Public Dementia Forum 2020 - At Home Edition

21 September 2020 12:00am
 
in Public Dementia Forum Series
Held annually, the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research (CJCADR) Public Dementia Forum brings together experts in dementia research and care, with a focus on living well with dementia.

Virtual Gold Coast Marathon 2020

1 July 2020 6:00am–31 July 2020 5:00pm
 
in Virtual Gold Coast Marathon
2020 Informative Breakfast Series: Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

POSTPONED: Informative Breakfast Series: Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

6 May 2020 7:00am
 
in Breakfast Series
Join us for an informative breakfast session highlighting MND research at the Queensland Brain Institute.

2020 Informative Breakfast Series: Parkinson's Disease

31 March 2020 7:00am
 
in Breakfast Series
Join us for an informative breakfast session highlighting Parkinson's research at the Queensland Brain Institute.

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