UQ Life - University of Queensland

Your UQLife is more than just study. It encompasses a range of events, experiences and programs to keep you engaged, motivated and connected. Immerse yourself in O-Week, BLOOM Festival, UQ Theatre Festival, NAIDOC Festival and more. With events weekly, there is something for everyone.

We will ensure that our community can still come together on campus and online, as our global and UQ community continue to meet the challenges that COVID-19 poses.

This site has lots of information and links to the various resources and activities that you can participate in, regardless of whether you are able to come to campus.

Employability Week

6-10 March
Discover you professional self in 2023 with UQ's Employability Week from 6-10 March! Take part in panel discussions, workshops, networking events and other fun activities that will all help gain you skills that transcend your course work and build your lifelong employability.

Careers Expo 2023

9 March
Discover your dream career at our upcoming Careers Expo! Meet and connect with representatives from top industry companies, learn about available job and internship opportunities and gain valuable insights into different career fields.

COVID Safe Events

All events and spaces are operating in line with current guidelines. We ask that you please practice social distancing at all times.

You may attend an event or activity at a UQ location providing:

Have not been in close contact with an active COVID-19 case and are required to quarantine
You are feeling well and have not had a fever, cough, sore throat, headache, distorted sense of taste, shortness of breath, chills, vomiting or any cold/flu like symptoms within the last 24 hours.

Cuppa and Careers - St Lucia

6 March 2023 10:00am–11:00am

in Employability Week 2023

Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students, members from the Career Development team, Get Involved and Employability Award.

Register

FREE Headshot Photography Session - St Lucia

6 March 2023 10:00am–12:00pm

in Employability Week 2023

Kick start your career with a professional-looking headshot! On online platforms like LinkedIn, it's important to demonstrate your professionalism through a nice profile picture. Get your FREE headshot by registering for this session.

Register

Making LinkedIn Work for You Workshop

6 March 2023 11:00am–12:00pm

in Employability Week 2023

At this event, you will hear from the LinkedIn team about setting up and managing your profile, including hints and tips. You will learn about networking through LinkedIn, and you will also hear about the steps you need to take to achieve All-Star LinkedIn Profile status.

Register

Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace Workshop

6 March 2023 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Employability Week 2023

Are you keen to bring your authentic self to the workplace and contribute to inclusive teams and spaces? In this interactive session, learn about Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and steps you can take to celebrate Diversity and enhance Inclusion.

Register

Visa Work Rights Advice

6 March 2023 1:00pm–2:00pm

in Employability Week 2023

Are you an international student seeking advice on your visa work condition and your rights at work? Come participate in a session with your International Student Advocate from UQ Union to understand your visa work condition, rights at work and how to effectively communicate to your employer about your visa work rights.

Register

Meet the Student Experience Team

Our team includes Experience, Engagement, Volunteering, Mentoring, Student-Staff Partners Representation and Student Voices.

Meet the team

Social connections and online events

Learn out about mentoring and opportunities to make connections online. Explore our online events and activations that will help enhance your UQLifeOnline

Support

Find out about mental health resources, emergency support, counselling, student advisers and accommodation assistance.

Health and wellbeing

Explore the range of offerings to help maintain your physical and mental wellbeing. With everything from online dance classes, video workouts, recipes and mindfulness classes, we've got you covered.

Safety on campus

Over the past few months, we have been busy making changes to the campus, facilities and services, getting ready for your safe return to campus.