Brisbane Writers Festival UQ
Stories belong to all Queenslanders.
We are proud to partner with Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) 2025.
This collaboration celebrates Queensland's diverse literary talent and provides opportunities for communities to connect over conversations, ideas and stories.
Featured event
9 October
First Word Keynote
UQ is the presenting sponsor of the official opening to the Brisbane Writers Festival 2025. Author Dr Anita Heiss AM, a proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of New South Wales, will deliver the opening speech. You'll also hear from Singaporean poet Theophilus Kwek.
Brisbane Powerhouse
Events for young people
UQ shares the BWF mission to champion creative literary excellence and education equity among young Queenslanders.
That's why we're proud to sponsor the Festival's program of events for young people. These include the schools' microfiction competition, whose winner will be announced on 9 October, and the Schools program.
9-10 October
Schools program
This diverse and exciting program features writers and storytellers from across the youth literary spectrum. Hear from Andy Griffiths, Isobelle Carmody, Steph Tisdell and more.
Brisbane Powerhouse
UQ community discounts
Members of the UQ community – staff, students and alumni – can receive a discount on BWF 2025 tickets.
Use the code BOOKISH10 in the "Please enter your password" field in Ticketek for 10% off tickets.