About us
What do we do??
UQ Chile Association is an academic, social and professional corporate aiming to promote scholarly interaction among Chilean students, alumni and researchers across different areas of knowledge at the University of Queensland.
We also pursue to foster the professional development of Chilean students, alumni and researchers through vital links with the Australian community developing academic and industry networks between Chile and Australia.
Also, the association aims to facilitate social integration and adaptation of Chilean students and researchers to the UQ community and the Australian culture and to provide support concerning the quality of life-related issues.
More about UQ Chile
Who are we?
UQ Chile association is an official body of the University of Queensland affiliated to UQ Union Clubs and societies. The Association was founded in February 2015 and officially recognised in August 2015 .
Who could be part of the Association?
UQ Chile welcomes all the Chilean students, researchers and alumni at the University of Queensland. The Association is also open to people from other countries that express their interest in becoming a member.
How to become a member?
Expressing your interest to the management committee, and paying a membership fee of AUD$5 per annum. Accession to the association is confirmed upon the issue of a receipt by the Association in response to a valid and voluntary application.
How does it work?
UQ Chile members are invited to participate in all the social and academic activities organised by the management board. The information will be disseminated through email and social media.
Our Awesome Team
Manuela Besomi
President
Orlando Flores
Vice-President
Cristian Riveros
Secretary
Felipe Retamal
Treasurer
Rodrigo Suarez
General Manager
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