About Us

About UQ MARS

Discover who we are, what we do, and how we foster a thriving robotics community at UQ.

About UQ MARS

Who We Are

UQ MARS (Mechatronics and Robotics Society) is a student-driven organization founded as UQ Robotics and rebranded in 2019. Our mission is to inspire and support students in robotics, from academic workshops to competitive challenges and industry connections. We are committed to helping students explore their passion for robotics and technology.

Student Driven

UQ MARS is all about creating a collaborative environment for students to learn, grow, and connect. Our events, including workshops, games nights, and social gatherings, are designed to build strong relationships among members and foster a sense of community.

We also participate in global robotics competitions, where students can take projects from concept to execution. These competitions help our members develop technical skills, teamwork, and confidence as future engineers.

How to Join

Joining UQ MARS is easy! Membership costs just $2 per year. You can sign up online, at one of our events, or by visiting our stall during Market Day. Get involved today and become part of UQ's vibrant robotics community.

Meet Our Executive Team

Quinn Horton

Quinn Horton

President

@quinnhorton
Samantha Krause

Samantha Krause

Treasurer

@samanthakrause
Binara Wasala

Binara Wasala

Secretary

@binarawasala
Phillip Reid

Phillip Reid

Mechatronics VP

@phillipreid
Slater Sammut

Slater Sammut

Robotics VP

@slatersammut
Zac Apelt

Zac Apelt

Competitions Lead

@zacapelt
Alana Cawthorne

Alana Cawthorne

Marketing Lead

@alanacawthorne
Joseph Hatcliff

Joseph Hatcliff

Technical Lead

@josephhatcliff
Shaariq Jaldin

Shaariq Jaldin

Partnerships Lead

@shaariqjaldin
Oscar Lloyd

Oscar Lloyd

Projects Lead

@oscarlloyd
Erin McGrath

Erin McGrath

Outreach Lead

@erinmcgrath
Ganesh Srinivasa

Ganesh Srinivasa

Workshops Lead

@ganeshsrinivasa
Ethan Ney

Ethan Ney

Events Lead

@ethanney