Relationships
Source: https://about.uq.edu.au/strategy-values/reconciliation/stretch-rap/relationships Parent: https://about.uq.edu.au/strategy-values/reconciliation/stretch-rap
Relationships are the essence of The University of Queensland and who we are.
The core characteristics of positive relationships are reciprocity and trust. Reciprocal and trusting relationships are also ethical relationships. They are genuine, engage our spirit and are founded on integrity.
As an organisation, we strive for creativity, excellence, truth, integrity, courage, respect and inclusion, and we acknowledge that this begins with building genuine relationships among all Australians.
Through relationships of respect and justice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, we undertake our key work of education and research, benefitting our students, staff, communities and the world.
Focus areas
- Foster a sense of belonging and wellbeing for all learners, enriched by our vibrant campus cultures, rich residential options, world-class sporting facilities and highly valued student services.
- Foster mutually beneficial partnerships for research translation and commercialisation at scale, to create positive impact for our communities, the environment and economy.
Recent achievements
- 2019: Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) artwork, A Guidance in Time, was created by Quandamooka artists Casey Coolwell-Fisher and Kyra Mancktelow, to represent reconciliation at UQ.
- 2021:UQ launches its RAP Network to ensure a culturally respectful workplace and study environment.
- 2022:UQ releases its Indigenous Procurement Strategy (login required, PDF 221KB) to help direct its procurement spending towards creating opportunities for strengthening relationships with Indigenous businesses and communities.
- 2023:UQ publishes An Introduction to the Language of Relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Guide to help the UQ community build stronger relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous peoples.
Download UQ's Stretch RAP Plan (PDF, 6.9 MB) for a complete timeline of actions and achievements.
Case study
Indigenous knowledge meets contemporary innovation and technology: Learning co-design and spinning an unbreakable partnership
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Advanced Spinifex Biofuture Materials Centre, part of the National Indigenous Science Translation Centre (NISTC) has emerged as Australia’s pioneering initiative and operational model to bridge the gap between Indigenous knowledge and contemporary innovation and technological advancements.
Download the case study (PDF, 704.95 KB)