Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands, the seas and the skies. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have worked and studied at UQ over the decades—many of whom are represented in this module. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

Cultural Advice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this module may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander material and information accessed in this module may be culturally sensitive for some individuals and communities.

Some material may contain language, terms, or descriptions that reflect the authors’ views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may be considered inappropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of The University of Queensland. While the information may not reflect current understandings, it is provided in a historical context.

About the artwork

Quandamooka artists Casey Coolwell and Kyra Mancktelow have produced an artwork that recognises the three major campuses, while also championing the creation of a strong sense of belonging and truth-telling about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, and ongoing connections with Country, knowledges, culture and kin. Although created as a single artwork, the piece can be read in three sections, starting with the blue/greys of the Herston campus, the purple of St Lucia and the orange/golds of Gatton.

The graphic elements overlaying the coloured background symbolise the five UQ values:

• The Brisbane River and its patterns represent our pursuit of excellence. Within the River are tools used by Aboriginal people to teach, gather, hunt, and protect.
• Creativity and independent thinking is depicted through the spirit guardian, Jarjum (Child in Yugambeh language), and the kangaroo
• The jacaranda tree, bora ring, animal prints, footprints and stars collectively represent honesty and accountability, mutual respect and diversity and supporting our people.

Learn more about The University of Queensland’s Reconciliation Action Plan.