The University of Queensland (UQ) St Lucia Campus
Ranked among the world’s top 50 universities, The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions.
The beautiful St Lucia Campus is UQ’s main campus, situated on 114 hectares of Brisbane River-bound land, seven kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district. The Campus is a vibrant mix of majestic sandstone buildings and contemporary architecture, landscaped gardens and lakes.
Global Change Institute at UQ
APCOP-V will be held at the Global Change Institute at The University of Queensland (UQ) St Lucia Campus in Brisbane, Australia.
The Global Change Institute’s Living Building is a flagship sustainability project that champions office design in a low-carbon world. The building was awarded the Green Building Council of Australia’s 6 Star Green Star rating and ranked 34th in the world’s 50 most impressive environmentally friendly university buildings.
The Plough Inn, South Bank
Established in 1864 and placed on the world heritage list in 1992, The Plough Inn is the heart of Brisbane and the icon of Queensland hospitality. With sweeping views over the Brisbane city skyline and the amazing South Bank lagoon (the iconic Streets Beach), the venue lends itself to all occasions and has the perfect space for special functions.
Located in the beautiful South Bank Parklands precinct, The Plough Inn is the venue for the APCOP-V 2024 Welcome Reception on Sunday, 3 November 2024.
Customs House, Brisbane
The Customs House in Brisbane is a heritage-listed building built between 1886 and 1889, which became redundant when port facilities moved to the Port of Brisbane at the mouth of the Brisbane River.
Today, under the custodianship of The University of Queensland, the Customs House serves as the premier function venue in the city, providing the beautiful heritage surroundings or outside on the terrace overlooking Brisbane River and the Story Bridge.
It is the venue for APCOP-V 2024 Conference Dinner on Tuesday, 5 November 2024.
Getting around Brisbane and UQ
Brisbane city centre (commonly known as the CBD – Central Business District) is easily accessible from the Brisbane Airport via the Brisbane Airtrain, rideshare, or taxi services.
- Brisbane Airtrain: via the Airport International or Airport Domestic station; cost: half-price fare at AUD 10.95 one-way between the Airport stations and Brisbane City stations). Travel time: 20 minutes between Airport International and Central station; Frequency: every 15 minutes (peak) or 30 minutes (non-peak). You can use debit/credit card on the Airtrain, and other modes of public transport (trains and CityCat ferries) through the smart ticketing system (tap on and tap off). You will need a Go Card to use the buses while the smart ticketing system is still rolling out.
- Rideshare: Uber and DiDi are common rideshare services in Brisbane; cost: ~AUD 40-50 between International Airport and the CBD. There are dedicated rideshare pick-up/drop-off zone(s) at both International and Domestic Terminals at the Airport. Travel time: ~20 minutes (varies depending on road traffic).
- Taxi: via the dedicated taxi rank at the airport, ~AUD 65-80 between International Airport and the CBD. Travel time: ~20 minutes (varies depending on road traffic).
- Upon arrival at the Arrival Hall (after custom), look out for signs for your desired transport option.
- For more info about getting to/around Brisbane, see Visitor Essentials (also accessible from Destination Brisbane below).
Public transport
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All venues of APCOP-V are easily accessible by public transport. The UQ St Lucia campus is serviced by direct bus and ferry routes from the Brisbane CBD.
TransLink provides detailed information about public transport in Brisbane (South East Queensland). The cost is 50 cents flat rate for each trip anywhere, excluding Brisbane Airport. All modes of transport are cashless. Two methods of payment are available:
- Smart ticketing system using debit/credit card (tap on and tap off); available on Airtrain, trains, and CityCat ferries
- Go Card on all modes of public transport. You will need a Go Card to take the buses. You can purchase a Go Card at most newsagents. When loading value on your Go Card, a good estimate is AUD 1.00 (2 trips) per day, e.g. AUD 5.00 should be sufficient for a 4-day stay.
You can use the TransLink website/app to plan your journey and view services in real-time for any stops, stations, and terminals.
Ferry (CityCat)
CityCat: catamaran (ferry) services between CBD and UQ St Lucia ferry terminals along the scenic Brisbane River. Smart ticketing system is available.
- Weekday frequency: every 15 mins, or 30 mins (after 9:30pm)
- Time: 20 minutes between North Quay and UQ St Lucia; 25 mins between South Bank to UQ St Lucia
- Global Change Institute (main conference venue) is ~500m (7-min walk) from UQ St Lucia Terminal through the scenic lakes
- The Plough Inn (Welcome Reception venue) is ~300m (5-min walk) from South Bank Terminal through Southbank Parklands
- The Customs House (Conference Dinner venue) is ~250m (4-min walk) from Riverside Terminal
- CityCat map and timetable in PDF. See Translink website/app for the most up-to-date information
Bus (City to UQ)
Route 66 (UQ-RBWH loop): high-frequency bus via dedicated busway, separate from common road traffic. Go Card only.
- Weekday frequency: every 5 mins (peak), 10 mins (non-peak day), or 15 mins (after 7pm)
- Time: 17-20 minutes between King George Square Station and UQ Lakes Station
- Global Change Institute (main conference venue) is ~380m (5-min walk) from UQ Lakes Station through the scenic lakes
- The Plough Inn (Welcome Reception venue) is ~450m (6-min walk) from South Bank Busway Station through Southbank Parklands
- The Customs House (Conference Dinner venue) is ~900m (13-min walk) from King George Square Station through the CBD
- Route 66 map and timetable in PDF. See Translink website/app for the most up-to-date information.
Route 412 (City-UQ-St Lucia South): high-frequency bus on road traffic. Go Card only.
- Weekday frequency: every 5 mins (peak), 10 mins (non-peak day), or 15 mins (after 7pm)
- Time: at least 18 minutes between Roma St Stop 138 and UQ Chancellors Place, depending on road traffic
- Global Change Institute (main conference venue) is ~475m (~7-min walk) from the Chancellors Place Bus Station across the campus
- Route 412 map and timetable in PDF. See Translink website/app for the most up-to-date information
Destination Brisbane
Accommodation
In partnership with the Brisbane Economic Development Agency, APCOP-V is pleased to offer discounted accommodation options in Brisbane to all our delegates, located with easy access to UQ St Lucia Campus.
ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street
40 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
+61 7 3337 9000
Centrally located in the heart of Brisbane Central Business District, ibis Styles Brisbane brings fun and freedom back to hotels, along with features and surprises around every corner. Showcasing a vibrant colour palette, a modern aesthetic design and an abundance of energy, the hotel is playful, confident & full of personality.
Offer: 15% discount on the best available rate for booking period 3-7 Nov 2024.
Promo Code: ISB15 on hotel website
Access to UQ via Bus 66 (King George Square busway station [underground] Platform 2a; stop #010780) or CityCat ferry (North Quay stop #317593)
Rydges South Bank
9 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
+61 7 3364 0800
Rydges South Bank is located in the heart of Brisbane’s arts and entertainment precinct, only minutes away from the South Bank Parklands and attached to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre via an internal walkway.
We offer a wide variety of rooms and suites available to suit your accommodation needs, may with panoramic views of the Brisbane City Skyline and iconic Wheel of Brisbane.
We look forward to welcoming you to the River City.
Offer: 10% off Best Flexible Rate, subject to availability at the time of request. Order via link below.
Access to UQ via Bus 66 (Culture Centre station Platform 2; stop #011168) or CityCat ferry (South Bank ferry terminal; stop #321666)
CLLIX Apartments and Hotels South Brisbane Properties
Offer: Up to 12% discount for bookings for 1-8 Nov 2024 at selected locations below
Arena Apartments by CLLIX
9 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101Atlas Apartments by CLLIX
39 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Brisbane One Apartments by CLLIX
1 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101Hope Street Apartments by CLLIX
19 Hope Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101Ivy & Eve Apartments by CLLIX
22-28 Merivale Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101Soda Apartments by CLLIX
27 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX
222 Margaret Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
YHA Brisbane City
392 Upper Roma Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
+61 7 3236 1004
YHA Brisbane City offers award-winning accommodation overlooking the Brisbane River and Central Business District.
Close to major attractions and with facilities including an on-site coffee shop, rooftop swimming pool and bar make it the perfect place to stay when in Brisbane.
Offer: 10% discount for booking period 1-8 Nov 2024
Promo code: APACCONPROTISTOLOGY
Access to UQ via Bus 412 (Cribb Street stop 4; stop #000272) or Bus 66 (Roma Street busway station Platform 2; stop #010792)
Other accommodation options closer to UQ St Lucia Campus
Jephson Hotel
63 Jephson Street
Toowong
QLD 4066
+61 7 3736 4400
Access to UQ via Regatta CityCat stop, or Bus 412/402/411 (Benson St at Toowong Stop 14 [stop #001894])
Hotel Chino
19 O’Keefe Street
Woolloongabba
QLD 4102
+61 7 3896 4000
Access to UQ via Bus 66/28/29/139/169/209/P332 (PA Hospital busway station Platform 2 [stop #010798])
Other important information
Visa
Please check with the Australian Immigration if you are required to obtain a visa to enter Australia. You may need a visitor visa or register for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA).
Language
The official language of APCOP-V is English.
Code of Conduct
All participants are expected to adhere to APCOP-V Code of Conduct.
Dress code
Clothing is informal for all occasions. Consider wearing outfit appropriate for warm-and-humid weather, and bringing a light jumper in case you may feel cold at the indoor venues.
Climate
November is late Spring in Australia, transitioning to Summer (and storm) season. The weather in Brisbane is expected to be warm and humid. Daily maximum temperature (°C) during the first week of November is expected to be in the high 20s or low 30s.
Historic data for Brisbane in November
Mean maximum temperature: 27.8°C
Mean minimum temperature: 18.1°C
Mean rainfall: 97.0 mm
Mean number of days of rain ≥1mm: 6.5
Mean 9am relative humidity: 60%
Mean 3pm relative humidity: 55%
Source: Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Time Zone
Brisbane is on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), which is 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+10). During APCOP-V, Brisbane time will be 1 hour ahead of the time in Tokyo and Seoul, 2 hours ahead of the time in Beijing, and 1 hour behind the time in Sydney and Melbourne. Daylight saving is not observed in Queensland.
Wi-Fi
For delegates from home institution/university that is part of the Eduroam network, Wi-Fi access is available through Eduroam at UQ via login of your home institution. For visitors who are not on the Eduroam network, Wi-Fi access at UQ is freely available through the “UQ Guest” network.