Venue

AMSI Winter School 2023 on Modelling our Changing Biosphere will be held in Brisbane and online from 3-14 July.

The main conference will be held at:

Level 5 P Block, Science and Engineering Centre – view campus map
Queensland University of Technology
Gardens Point Campus
2 George Street
Brisbane City QLD 4000

 

Internet access

QUT offers Free Public WIFI to guests and visitors to its campuses. Alternatively, you may use your home institution’s login with Eduroam.

Transport

Bordering on the Brisbane River, Queensland University of Technology, Gardens point campus is home to public arts venues, museums, top fitness facilities, and our state-of-the-art Science and Engineering Centre.

The campus is well served by multiple transport options. The closest transport hubs are listed below:

  • Airport – Brisbane Airport
  • Train Stations – A short walk from Central and South Bank train stations
  • Bus services – A short walk from King George Square and Queens Street bus stations
  • Shuttle Bus – Staff and students have access to a free shuttle bus that travels regularly between QUT’s Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point campuses as well as a free night shuttle bus that travels around the campus

For more details on how to get to Queensland University of Technology, click here.

A “Go Card” is required to access public transport. These can be purchased on arrival at Brisbane Airport or at selected retailers around Brisbane. As public transport timetables and routes can chance, we suggest you visit the Translink Website to plan your journey.

Travel Grants

sponsored by QUT Centre for Data Science

AMSI Winter School travel grants are available to assist regional Queensland or interstate students from AMSI member universities with the cost of travel and accommodation. Female, First Nations and regional, rural and remote students are encouraged to apply.

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Accommodation

UQ's The Women's College, The University of Queensland

UQ’s The Women’s College

Travel grant recipients will receive 13 nights accommodation (paid for directly by AMSI) from 2-15 July at UQ’s The Women’s College, located close to the University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus. Grant students will stay in the college’s single rooms with shared bathroom.

Location

(within The University of Queensland)
College Road
St Lucia QLD 4067
Australia

Directions to QUT

UQ’s lakes station is a 4 min walk from UQ’s The Women’s College accommodation. Bus 66 comes approximately every 10 mins. Hop off at Mater Hill bus station and QUT is a 12 min walk across the Goodwill Bridge and Brisbane River.

View the maps surrounding UQ’s The Women’s College Accommodation 

Dining

There are many good options for dining in and around QUT.

  • For lunch on campus, QUT has a number of cafes and fast food options including Lady Harriet’s Bar & Kitchen. Learn more
  • Right next door in 1 William St there are more options, and it’s common to find QUT folks wandering over there at lunch time.
  • Walk over to South Bank to sample Brisbane’s premier dining destination, including another QUT favourite The Ship Inn, just 10 minutes walk over the Goodwill Bridge.
  • Finally, you may stroll into the CBD proper where you’ll find countless more options within 10 or 15 minutes walk.