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ABOUT

The UQ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Society (UQIES) is a student-run organisation whose purpose is to inspire imagination and catalyse connection. Our members come from a range of technical disciplines, and all share the passion of creating a better future.

 

Members of our society are working on a range of exciting ideas, from drone technology to neuro-based learning applications. We aim to augement our member's development and connection to broader industry.

 

In pursuit of inspiring and connecting, UQIES hosts many events across the year:

  • Industry networking events

  • Specialist discussion panels

  • Design thinking and customer-centric seminars

  • Pitch nights

  • Our tech-oriented festival, Techtoberfest,

  • And of course our flagship event, The Weekend of Startups

 

We encourage those who share our passion to join us. Sign me up!

 

If you want to learn more, are in the market for talent, or want to work with us in another fashion, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

 

MEET THE TEAM

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Zerlina Lahz

President

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Finn Larson

Secretary

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Tom Bizzell

Treasurer

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Ankit Ghosh

Vice-President

(Social)

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Rachel Huang

Vice-President (Corporate)

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Maximillian Waaka

Sponsorship Officer

Prithvi Punj

Media Officer

Marcus Rehbock

Media Officer

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Andy Lee

Events Officer

Harsha Bodla

Engagement Officer

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Billy Jeremijenko

Education Officer

 
 
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talent management

 

UQIES is known for its disposition of innovation, and the ability and passion of its members. The students we represent are the future leaders of thought and industry. We help to bridge the gap between our highly in-demand members and commerce through the talent management arm of our organisation.

 

If your organisation is looking for fresh thinking provided through internship programs or through a solution-specific program, please feel free to contact us with the form below. We’re always looking to bring in new students who are interested in developing skills and connecting to industry. For those students, please also feel free to contact us below.