Student societies
BRUCE Architecture Society
BRUCE Architecture Society is the heart of student life for UQ Architecture and Design students. For over 30 years, BRUCE has brought students together through design‑driven events, industry connections, and social experiences that link every year level. Join a creative community that supports, inspires, and celebrates architecture and design — inside and outside the studio.
UQ Organisation of Planning Students
OOPS – the UQ Organisation of Planning Students is a close‑knit, UQ student society connecting planning students through industry opportunities, sport, and social events. Proudly small and student‑focused, OOPS creates tailored experiences and meaningful connections, while collaborating across disciplines with UQ societies, universities, and the School of Earth & Environmental Sciences. Join a community where planners connect, collaborate, and thrive.
Student Organised Network for Architecture (SONA)
The Student Organised Network for Architecture (SONA) is the official student body of the Australian Institute of Architects. They represent architecture students from across Australia, organising national, state and local events that provide opportunities for students to collaborate with each other as well as professional designers. SONA is social, supportive and serious about what they do.
As a UQ SONA member, you have the opportunity to take part in SONA's local mentoring program, networking events, exhibitions design competitions and more. To find out more
UQ Innovation & Entrepreneurship Society
UQIES is a student-run society for aspiring entrepreneurs from the University of Queensland. Members come from a range of faculties, all looking to innovate and create change in their respective fields.
UQIES aims to augment member development and connection to the broader industry through many events across the year, including industry networking events, specialist discussion panels, design thinking and customer-centric seminars, pitch nights, the tech-oriented festival Techtoberfest, and their flagship event, The Weekend of Startups.
For more information about UQ Union's other 220+ affiliated clubs and societies, visit the UQU website.