Shape your career with UQ Employability Week 2026 from 9-12 March
Whether your university journey is just beginning, or the end of your degree is in sight, the time to connect to your future and unlock employability opportunities is here!
Connect in many different ways with workshops, industry, and peers, to support your career by developing capabilities, values and goals and enter the workforce with confidence.
Throughout Employability Week, you will:
- Learn to develop a career action plan and discover your professional identity
- Find career opportunities that align with your values
- Connect with employers from a variety of industries
Take part in workshops, networking events and other fun activities that will all help you gain capabilities that transcend your coursework and build your lifelong employability.
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Careers & Volunteer Expo
In 2026, the Careers & Volunteer Expo will be our biggest event yet, bringing together career pathways and community impact opportunities in one place. Open to students from all faculties, this is your chance to explore options that will shape your future and make a difference.
By attending the Careers & Volunteer Expo, you can:
- Connect with industry experts and community organisations to build valuable relationships that kickstart your career and expand your impact
- Discover exciting opportunities from internships and graduate roles to volunteering experiences that develop your skills and give back to the community
- Get ahead with insider insights on application deadlines, recruitment processes and what employers and organisations are looking for in candidates
Explore the Employability Week Program
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WIN with Employability Week!
We want to know what you think of Employability Week 2026. We are giving you the chance to win one of several prizes just by letting us know what you think of the event.
Simply attend any Employability Week session and complete the survey emailed to you at the end of the week to go into the draw to win. Prizes include:
Ultimate Survey Prize Pack - 1 Winner
- 1x $100 (AUD) Prezzee card from Gamma Consulting
- 1 x Frank Green Cup from The Tax Institute
- 1 x ClearSky Allied Health Tote
- UQ Metal Cup, UQ USB Drive, UQ Notebook, UQ Cap, UQ Get the edge Pen, UQ RAP ID Card Holder, UQ Powerbank
Premier Survey Prize Pack – 1 Winner
- 1 x $50 (AUD) Prezzee card from Career Development Team - Student Enrichment & Success
- 1 x 1-hour (in-person/online) Bespoke Career Development Consultation hour (in-person/online)
- 1 x ClearSky Allied Health Tote
- UQ Metal Cup, UQ USB Drive, UQ Notebook, UQ Cap, UQ Get the edge Pen, UQ RAP ID Card Holder, UQ Powerbank
Exclusive Survey Prize Pack - 2 Winners
- 2 x In-office tours and then a Q&A session over lunch with two of our engineers who can provide insights on the industry, engineering as a career from TTW
- 2x $50 (AUD) Vouchers from Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand
- 2 x ClearSky Allied Health Tote
- UQ Metal Cup, UQ USB Drive, UQ Notebook, UQ Cap, UQ Get the edge Pen, UQ RAP ID Card Holder, UQ Powerbank
Essential Survey Prize Pack - 2 Winners
- 2 x $50 (AUD) Vouchers from Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand
- 2 x ClearSky Allied Health Tote
- CPA Water Bottle
- UQ Metal Cup, UQ USB Drive, UQ Notebook, UQ Cap, UQ Get the edge Pen, UQ RAP ID Card Holder, UQ Powerbank
Get Involved Survey Prize Pack - 3 Winners
- UQ Get Involved Tote, UQ Get Involved Silicone Phone card holder, UQ Get Involved 30ml sunscreen, UQ Post-it Notes, UQ Cap, UQ Phone Strap, UQ Get Involved Water Bottle