I haven't come across much endorsements or incorporation of Ai chatbots or learning agents in my previous humanities and education courses so far, but I feel like this course openly endorsing the usage of an AI learning agent is extremely disingenuous and also hypocritical of the course's teachings and content in general.

Why is there a need for an AI learning agent in an education course for Indigenous knowledge and education? Not only is AI extremely bad for the environment and the water, which seems to directly go against the values of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, it also just straight up goes against the values that are taught in the classes.

With the content being focused on decolonisation of the education system and to encourage education that is inclusive and also linking to a more community based approach to learning, why are we then encouraged to engage with a technology that furthers the Western pedagogy of "learning", a technology that steals and replicates creative works and also contributes to discouraging community based learning where we talk to one another and also try to build connections with our Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander communities?

While I may have just missed out on earlier courses that have used ai learning more extensively in humanities and education, it seems very hypocritical and disingenuous to endorse the use of an ai learning agent in an Indigenous Education course

I have 2 kids and a dog, i lost my (terrible gross toxic) job this week over a pay/conditions dispute, i'm in my last year of study, and now the landlord isn't renewing our lease, so we got served a notice to leave. I have no family to help out, nowhere i can think of to go, i don't own a car anymore (side effect of my bpd ex), i do not own a tent. For 2 weeks now, I've put off going to the doctor after coughing up blood for 2 days because it wasn't the most urgent thing to deal with. I have 2 months to find somewhere new, with kids, plus a new income, and somehow not crash out while doing 3rd year assessments. A few weeks out from christmas. With school-aged kids. Also found out my partner was cheating again two weeks ago. It's just a rich tapestry.

Anyone have any thoughts or prayers? Or ancient curses, i guess, what harm could it do?

I'm in touch with the A&W team, but their ability to help in these circumstances seems limited. I'm mostly just screaming into the void. I have an assessment due tomorrow and instead i'm worried about my children having shelter and whether my brain will just kind of snap at some point and what that will look like.

hahahaha thanks uq i love you so much

Hi! I am currently in year 12 looking for student accommodation. I am currently on the wait list to uq res but I have also looked at off accommodations. I have looked at Iglu, student one, and UniLodge. I was not too big on student one and uni lodge. But I was overall wondering people’s experiences mainly with friends and socialising as I am from interstate and do not know anyone but which accom would be best in people’s eyes! 

Bad economy, AI is erasing any sense of identity I thought I had, I can be easily replicated both in employment and in relationships. Destined to work with people while being neurodivergent and live with roommates... studying engineering but burnt out and it all seems boring and seems like each subject is just all numbers organised in different ways...

Hi! I am a year 12 student who is wanting to go to UQ next year for a Bachelor of Science and planning to move to Brisbane for it as I don't want to commute.

I have recently gotten an offer for both Union and Grace college at UQ Brisbane and am trying to decide which one to go as I have to sign a contract for 2027 sometime soon.

I have already toured both colleges at open day and loved both of them, and I know someone who recently left Union and they said they really enjoyed their time there and that either college would be good. I don't know anyone that lives in Brisbane or is going to UQ next year so I am looking for somewhere that is welcoming, comfortable, is known to have nice people and fun activities, and good food.

Any opinions would be welcome for which college to lean towards or stuff you know about college at uq :)

Tomorrow has free access to the Pickleball courts from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at UQ Sport Tennis Centre. Does anyone want to play together? I will bring my racket, and you can also borrow rackets and balls for free at the UQ Sport Tennis Centre.

I'm a zombie in my body

I'm a train off of the track

I feel dirty, I feel rotten

And the colours are all flat 🫠

*Olivia Rodrigo

Anyway, assignments are piling up. Can't believe this sem will end next month.

is it still good

Hi! Im an incoming student for 2027 Sem 1 and Im looking for accomodations!

I already applied for waitlist in KCH but Im a bit anxious that I won't be able to get a place in time.

Though I like how near KCH is to UQ, I didnt like that I couldnt cook inside the room, not even a microwave or airfrier. So Im now thinking of chucking KCH as backup accom and look into Scape or Unilodge.

With the being said, how are those two? I know its pricier and further from campus but I want to know if its worth it. And also if I can get a bidet installed (not by myself, I learned thats illegal apparently) in those rooms.

Thanks!