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Notice: Flare Activity at The University of Queensland

Wednesday 1 October, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
27 Sep 2025
Written by Amanda Houston
UQ News

The University of Queensland has informed us that flares will be set off on Wednesday 1 October, between 2.00pm and 4.00pm, as part of an exercise for their UK Skills training.

Please be advised that this is a planned activity, and there is no cause for alarm if you observe flares being deployed around the campus.

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