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Boost Month 2025

Get ready for Boost Month!

Welcome to the full list of Boost Month events and workshops!
From 7 April to 2 May, we’ve packed this month with activities designed to help you recharge, stay motivated, and take care of your wellbeing.

Browse the sessions below to find opportunities to unwind, learn new skills, connect with others and energise yourself for the rest of the semester. Whether you're looking for a quick break, a fun activity, or expert advice, there’s something for everyone!

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Boost Challenge

7 April 2025 9:00am–2 May 2025 6:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
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 9 simple tasks designed to boost both your mental and physical health and you’ll be entered into the draw to win a wellness prize pack, including a $50 Gift Card!
Ready to start the challenge?
Register

Daily Games at Student Central | St Lucia

28 April 2025 9:00am–2 May 2025 3:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Drop by Student Central for giant games and free snacks served at surprise times throughout the day!
It’s the perfect spot to unwind, have fun, and fuel up during your week.

Boost Up! | Herston

29 April 2025 11:30am–1:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Boost your day at Herston with free sausages, relaxing massages, creative painting sessions, expert study tips from Academic Skills Advisers and more!
Register

Free Pilates with UQ Sport

29 April 2025 3:30pm–4:15pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
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!

Boost Up! | St Lucia

30 April 2025 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Come along to our Boost Up activities! Enjoy Bike N Blend smoothies, free massages, painting, giant games, and so much more to help you power through the semester!
Register

Boost Your Study Fitness Workshop

30 April 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
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.
Register

Chair Yoga for Energy, Focus & Stress Relief

30 April 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Join UQ Wellbeing for a feel-good chair yoga session with  Chair Yogis. The session is designed to help you reset your body and mind with simple movement, calming breathwork, and a short guided meditation. Whether you’re feeling stiff from studying or anxious about upcoming assessments and assignments, you will leave feeling more focused, grounded and equipped with new skills to practice chair yoga at home or in the library.
Register

Boost Up! | Gatton

1 May 2025 11:30am–1:30pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Recharge and re-energise with Gatton's Boost Up activities! Blend up a smoothie, get creative with painting, enjoy tasty snacks, write a heartfelt letter home, and so much more.
Register

Boost Up! | Dutton Park

1 May 2025 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Reset and refresh for the rest of the semester with our Boost Up activities—photobooth fun, free food, 3D-printed goodies, sweet treats, games, and study tips to keep you going strong!
Register

Strategies to Manage Neurodivergent (ADHD) Burnout

16 April 2025 10:00am–11:30am
 
in Boost Month 2025
As part of Boost Month, the Academic Skills Advisors are hosting a workshop to help 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 (and stick around for some delicious snacks!)

Midday Munchies: Easter Edition | Herston

15 April 2025 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Take a break and treat yourself at Midday Munchies!
Enjoy delicious hot cross buns while connecting with friends.
Brought to you by UQ Union, UQ DSA, and UQ Life!

Boost Your Growth Mindset Workshop

9 April 2025 11:30am–12:30pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Come along to a interactive one-hour session (offered in person or via zoom) to learn about how the growth mindset can help with motivation and get to the end of this semester successfully.
Blond woman taking notes in lecture theatre.

Make the most of the rest of your semester (Drop-in)

12 April 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Looking for strategies to help you make a strong finish to your semester? Get some tailored advice from a Learning Adviser in this drop-in consultation session.
Smiling students in class engaging in conversation while observing content on a laptop.

Writing support: Bring your draft (Drop-in)

11 April 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
This is a chance to ask questions about your assignment task or a particular aspect of your draft assignment.
Student playing with an upsized Connect Four game

Gatton Boost Up!

11 April 2024 11:30am–1:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Get the recharge you need for the rest of semester with our Boost Week activities. You can expect free food, games and free smoothies with UQ Wellbeing's Blender Bikes – plus more!
Student enjoying a shoulder massage

Dutton Park Boost Up!

11 April 2024 11:30am–1:30pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Get back into the semester groove with our Boost Week celebrations! Enjoy free massages and free coffee & conversations, plus more!
Group of smiling, happy, diverse people sitting in a circle and reaching out for a group hi-five.

Boost your growth mindset

10 April 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
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.
Mango smoothie being poured from a blender into a paper cup

Herston Boost Up!

10 April 2024 11:30am–1:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Power up for the second half of the semester with our Boost Week activities! Enjoy free smoothies with UQ Wellbeing's Blender Bikes, free sausage sizzles by the Faculty of Medicine OHS team and more!
Three students sitting at wooden table outdoor looking at content on a laptop screen.

Getting back on track (Online)

9 April 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Join this workshop if you want to explore ways of catching up on work that has been missed during semester; planning your time; and feeling better about your studies.
Student on a blender bike posing for a photo

St Lucia Boost Up!

9 April 2024 11:00am–1:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Get a recharge for the second half of semester with our upcoming Boost Week event. Enjoy free food, games, and UQ Wellbeing's Blender Bikes smoothies.
Women in athletic wear stretching while doing yoga.

Free Yoga with UQ Yoga and Meditation Club

8 April 2024 3:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Get ready to stretch, unwind, and find your inner zen with a free yoga session hosted by the UQ Yoga and Meditation Club!
Two students sitting at a desk smiling at content on a laptop.

Boost your study fitness (Online)

8 April 2024 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
in Boost Month 2025
Discover the steps you can take to become 'Study Fit', and set yourself up for academic success.