Boost Challenge
From 9am on 7 April to 6pm on 2 May, complete 9 simple tasks designed to boost both your mental and physical health. Whether you're feeling burnt out or just need a quick refresh, this is your opportunity to hit reset, practice self-care, and prioritise your well-being.
Complete the challenge and you’ll be entered into the draw to win a wellness prize pack, including a $50 Gift Card!
Ready to start the challenge?
Boost Up!
Our Boost Up! events are our biggest events across all four campuses, bringing exciting activities, self-care opportunities, and the perfect chance to take a break, recharge, and have some fun!
I'm focusing on acing my studies
Event Title | Date | Time | Location | Description | Registration |
Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism | Wednesday 9th April | 10am – 11am | Via Zoom | This workshop will help you to understand the importance of academic integrity and what constitutes plagiarism. It will also show you how to cite correctly and combine ideas from multiple sources in your academic writing. | |
Drop-in Writing Support: Bring Your Draft
| Thursday 10th April | 1pm – 2pm | Research consultation room 12A - L103 Central Library, St Lucia | This is a chance to ask questions about your assignment task or a particular aspect of your draft assignment. Please bring a copy of the task or your draft assignment with you. | |
Boost Your Study Fitness Workshop
| Wednesday 30th April | 12pm – 12:50pm | Via Zoom | Do you feel like your study plan could do with a refresh, as you head into final weeks of semester? Are you struggling to motivate yourself to work on your assignments or study for exams? If so, come along to this workshop and discover the steps you can take to become 'Study Fit', and set yourself up for academic success. | |
Studying Effectively at University | Wednesday 30th April | 3pm – 4pm | Via Zoom | Join this workshop to learn strategies that will help you to study effectively throughout the semester, and to prepare well for end of semester exams. |
I’m ready to get active and move my body
Event Title | Date | Time | Location | Description | Registration |
Free Pilates with UQ Sport
| Tuesday 29th April | 3:30pm-4:15pm | Fitness Studio, UQ Sport Fitness Centre | Take a break and unwind with a free Pilates session! Strengthen your body, improve flexibility, and enjoy a moment of calm to recharge. No registration or gym membership needed—just show up on the day! | N/A |
Free outdoor yoga wtih UQ Sport
| Every Monday | 7:30am - 8:15am | UQ Sport Synthetic Fields | Looking for a chance to relax and regroup before your week begins? UQ Sport’s Outdoor Yoga sessions are the ideal activity to unwind and clear your mind! | N/A |
Free Pick Up & Play with UQ Sport
| Every Wednesday | 12pm – 2pm | Great Court, St Lucia | Grab your mates for Pick Up & Play, free student sport each Wednesday during semester! Try your hand at something different – including Dodgeball, Badminton, Soccer, and more! Whatever the activity of the day, Pick Up & Play is not about competition but instead offers a chance to try something different, have fun and meet new people. | N/A |
Mindfulness Inside and Out Walking Meditation | Available anytime via online audio guide | N/A | Audio guides available for St Lucia and Gatton campuses | UQ Counselling's Mindfulness Inside and Out Walking Meditations invite you to take some time for yourself, practice mindfulness and destress while on campus. Join UQ Counsellors Yasuyo and Letitia for guided meditations Listen as UQ Counsellors Yasuyo and Letitia guide you through a meditative walk across the St Lucia or Gatton campus via fifteen minute audio tracks. |
I’m prioritising self-care and my wellbeing
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| Boost Your Growth Mindset Workshop | Wednesday 9th April | 11:30am – 12:30pm | Workshop B & Zoom | The growth mindset is linked to achieving academic success and confidence. Come along to this interactive one-hour session, via face to face or zoom. Explore how staying connected to the things that matter the most to you can build your growth mindset, support your motivation and help you to get to the end of this semester successfully. Light snacks will be provided. | Register |
Strategies to Manage Neurodivergent (ADHD) Burnout
| Wednesday 16th April | 10am – 11:30am | Workshop B | As part of Boost Month, this workshop is about helping you manage neurodivergent (ADHD) burnout and recharge your reserves, so you can finish the semester feeling in control. Learn practical, neurodivergent-friendly strategies to minimise burnout, stay motivated, and boost your well-being. |
I want to take a break and enjoy myself
Event Title | Date | Time | Location | Description | Registration |
Unwind & Reconnect: Art for Your Wellbeing at UQ Art Museum
| Until 14 June 2025 | Tuesday–Friday: 10am–4pm Saturday: 11am–3pm | The University of Queensland Art Museum | Step away from the stress and immerse yourself in These Entanglements: Ecology After Nature, a free exhibition at UQ Art Museum. Explore thought-provoking artworks that reflect on our deep connections with each other and the world around us. Engaging with art has been shown to enhance mindfulness, reduce stress, and foster new perspectives—offering a meaningful way to reset and reflect. Visit for free and experience the restorative power of art. | N/A |
School of Music Concerts
| Various | Various | Various | Enjoy UQ School of Music's incredible free concerts featuring international and national artists, as well as our own emerging student artists. |
What can I do if I don’t have a lot of time?
We know that things can get hectic while you are studying, which can make it hard to prioritise your wellbeing.
Stress can have a cumulative effect, so we encourage you to always schedule in some ‘you’ time. If you have:
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