Employability Week 2026
9-12 March

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

 

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What to expect?

Workshops
Industry Insights
Networking

Explore the Employability Week Program

Student-Staff Partnership (SSP) Showcase

11 March 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
Register to find out how students and staff collaborate on projects to create change at UQ.

Professional Headshots: Gatton

11 March 2026 1:00pm2:00pm
Ready to enhance your professional online presence? Join us for a Free Professional Headshot Session! Make a positive, lasting impression in the competitive world of job hunting and networking with a polished headshot that showcases your best self.

Cuppa and Careers: Gatton

11 March 2026 2:00pm3:00pm
Are you unsure about where to seek career advice or how to kickstart your career development? Join us for a relaxed and friendly Cuppa and Career Session where you will get the chance to connect with fellow students and Careers and Employability Specialists.

Careers in Consulting Panel

11 March 2026 3:00pm4:00pm
Come along to hear from our panel of industry representatives from a wide range of consulting organisations that will help demystify the consulting industry!

Careers and Volunteer Expo

12 March 2026 12:00pm4:00pm
Kick off your career journey at our Careers and Volunteer Expo—our largest yet! Open to students from all faculties, this event is your chance to connect with community organisations, industry representatives, learn about graduate programs, job and internship opportunities, and explore exciting career pathways.

Library Hack-AI-thon

13 March 2026 5:00pm15 March 2026 5:00pm
Join us at Central Library for a weekend hackathon where you'll team up with fellow students to tackle real-world challenges using artificial intelligence — no coding experience required. Collaborate, create, and compete for prizes.

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