Gatton Chill

Welcome to Semester 1, 2024! We're currently working on bringing more events to you at Gatton! In the meantime, you can visit my.uq.edu.au/orientation to see all that's happening at Gatton over O-Week and Connect Week (12 to 23 Feb).

Whether it's coffee and snacks, fun arts and crafts or pop-up events, add more fun to your day of studies with our 'What's On Gatton' events.

Follow our socials to keep up to date with all things happening at Gatton. 

 

Gatton Chill | Last 2023 Session!

25 October 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
Semester 2 is almost over! Take a moment to pause and relax at the Gatton Chill Zone along Central Walkway. Lounge around on the bean bags with your friends from 12-2pm.

Giving Day | Gatton

18 October 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
UQ Giving Day is coming to Gatton! Enjoy FREE ice cream in the Central Walkway as part of UQ’s Giving Day celebrations. Free ice creams available from 12-1 or until allocation exhausted, with ice creams available for sale until 2pm.

Queensland Mental Health Week at Gatton

10 October 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
Join us to recognise QMHW at Gatton and learn how to nurture your individual mental health and wellbeing, as well as how to support others! Look forward to events and activities from UQ Wellbeing and external organisations.

The Clothesline Project | Gatton

4 October 2023 11:00am2:00pm
Join UQ Respect this Sexual Violence Awareness Month and participate in the Clothesline Project. Express yourself in your own unique way, through words or creative artwork. These t-shirts will form part of the art installation at Gatton, and students can collect their t-shirts after the event.

Tote Bag Painting |Gatton

20 September 2023 11:00am1:00pm
In celebration of the Brisbane Pride Festival this weekend, we're bringing tote bag painting to Gatton! Collect and decorate our special 'For Crying Out Loud' tote bags, and unwind through some mindful colouring. Learn more about the For Crying Out Loud campaign with UQ Respect and collect other For Crying Out Loud merch as well!

R U OK? Day at Gatton

12 September 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
R U OK? Day comes to Gatton! Grab free cupcakes, have coffee and conversations with your peers and members from Student Services, try a clay-making workshop and more.

Women's Health Week & Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week at Gatton

6 September 2023 2:00pm4:00pm
Come along enjoy free healthy snacks, chat with service providers and learn about resources specifically for women and gender-diverse folk to support their health. There will also be other free resources and information around body neutrality, sexual and reproductive health, physical health, mental wellbeing, and more.

Pot Plant Painting | Gatton

23 August 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
Join us for this plant pot painting workshop this Sustainability Week 2023 at Gatton! With terracotta pots and a selection of rainbow colour paints available you can make the perfect pot for your space and bring your own (original!) designs to life.

Cuppas & Careers | Gatton

15 August 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
Cuppas & Careers: Have a chat with the Career Development Team in the Central Walkway over free coffee about the ways you can prepare for your career and your potential career pathways from 12 to 2pm.

National Student Volunteer Week | Gatton

9 August 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
It's National Student Volunteer Week! Join the Get Involved team at the Foundation Building to learn about making the most out of volunteering opportunities throughout your studies from 12 to 2pm.

Gatton Celebration of NAIDOC

2 August 2023 2:00pm5:00pm
NAIDOC Celebrations are coming to Gatton! Join us at Central Walkway enjoy live music by ELEEA, food, cultural workshops and more. All are welcome for this free walk-in event!
Elder teaching weaving to a student

Cultural Weaving Workshop | National Reconciliation Week

31 May 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
Learning does not just happen in the classroom! This National Reconciliation Week, expand your cultural knowledge by joining our Cultural Weaving Workshop from 12-2pm. Have a yarn with your fellow peers while weaving special mementos to bring home for yourself or gift to others. 
Slice of cake with different coloured layers

IDAHOBIT at Gatton

17 May 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
Join us in recognising International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) with our IDAHOBIT Cake Sale! Enjoy a slice of cake and help contribute to a fantastic fundraising cause in the Central Walkway organised by the UQ Ally Network.
powdered and plain donuts on a wooden platter

National Volunteer Week at Gatton

10 May 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
It's National Volunteer Week! Join us at an Appreciation Station for volunteers, and enjoy some free donuts and coffee to get you through your day. Chat with UQ student services and support members and learn about how you can get involved as a volunteer in the community. 
Person moulding clay

Uni Mental Health Day at Gatton

4 May 2023 11:00am1:00pm
Uni Mental Health Day at Gatton! Take a break from your classes, and make some clay trinkets to take home with you too. Enjoy some food with your peers as well while you let your mind and body take a breather.
Sewing materials on a patchwork of quilt

The Patchwork Project at Gatton

19 April 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
The Patchwork Project is back at Gatton! Create your own patchwork or write a message of support to survivors of sexual violence, and learn about your available support options with UQ Respect. All art materials will be provided.
Hot cross buns on a baking pan

Easter Celebrations

6 April 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
Burrow along Central Walkway and grab some FREE hot cross buns to fuel your day!
sewing supplies and quilt

The Patchwork Project

29 March 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
Create your own patchwork or write a message of support to survivors of sexual violence, and connect with your other Gatton peers! All art materials will be provided.

Employability Week: Building your Professional Network, Networking Lunch

7 March 2023 12:00pm1:00pm
Join us this Employability Week for a Networking Lunch at Gatton to get industry insights on how to enhance your employability.
Image of a canon camera with the lens facing forward

Employability Week: FREE Headshot Photography Session

7 March 2023 11:00am12:00pm
Free headshot photography session
Person pouring milk into a cup of coffee doing latte art

Employability Week: Cuppa & Careers

7 March 2023 10:00am11:00am
Cuppas & Careers session with the Careers team.
Student doing art and crafts

Sydney WorldPride: Art Therapy Workshop

1 March 2023 11:00am1:00pm
We are celebrating Sydney WorldPride 2023 at Gatton with an art workshop by the amazing art therapist, Mikarla Teague! Come along to indulge in a relaxing art activity where you can reflect on what PRIDE means to you. No registration required!

Eat & Greet at Gatton

22 February 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
Gatton Eat & Greet with FREE lunch provided!

Get Set Launch

21 February 2023 12:00pm2:30pm
Meet the Get Set team and join the peer mentoring program on the right foot!'
Three students standing around a table with drinks and food.

APS x Student Affairs Postgrad Mixer

20 February 2023 4:30pm6:30pm
Come join the Assocation of Postgraduate Students (APS) x Student Affairs Postgraduate Mixer for a networking event filled with games, music and FREE food!

Gatton Chill - SWOTVAC Edition

2 November 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Enjoy some live music and de-stress before exams!

Gatton Chill - Bloom Festival Edition

26 October 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Join us to celebrate our favourite jacaranda season! See you at the Gatton Chill where we would be having a lantern making workshop with BLOOM inspired snacks!

Gatton Chill - Wellbeing Festival Edition

12 October 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Join us at the Gatton Chill which it's all about Wellbeing Festival! We would be having a terrarium-making workshop, art therapy workshop and rock-climbing wall activities!

Gatton Chill

25 May 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Gatton Chill is your one-stop place to relax in-between classes. Think yard games, bean bags, free snacks, giveaways and live musicians! There's something for everyone at the Gatton Chill!

Gatton Chill - National Volunteer Week Edition

18 May 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Gatton Chill is your one-stop place to relax in-between classes. Think yard games, bean bags, free snacks, giveaways and live musicians! There's something for everyone at the Gatton Chill!

Gatton Chill

11 May 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Gatton Chill is your one-stop place to relax in-between classes. Think yard games, bean bags, free snacks, giveaways and live musicians! There's something for everyone at the Gatton Chill!

Gatton Chill - Uni Mental Health Day

4 May 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Gatton Chill is your one-stop place to relax in-between classes. Think yard games, bean bags, free snacks, giveaways and live musicians! There's something for everyone at the Gatton Chill!

Gatton Chill - Earth Day Edition

27 April 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Gatton Chill is your one-stop place to relax in-between classes. Think yard games, bean bags, free snacks, giveaways and live musicians! There's something for everyone at the Gatton Chill!

Gatton Chill - The Great Easter Egg Hunt of 2022

13 April 2022 9:00am2:00pm
EASTER IS HERE! Join us at this egg-stra special day at Gatton Chill for a Great Easter Egg Hunt and hot cross buns! Bring along your friends and fill your Easter basket with joy and lots of chocolate.

Gatton Chill

6 April 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Gatton Chill is your one-stop place to relax in-between classes. Think yard games, bean bags, free snacks, giveaways and live musicians! There's something for everyone at the Gatton Chill!

Gatton Chill

30 March 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Gatton Chill is your one-stop place to relax in-between classes. Think yard games, bean bags, free snacks, giveaways and live musicians! There's something for everyone at the Gatton Chill!

Gatton Chill

23 March 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Gatton Chill is your one-stop place to relax in-between classes. Think yard games, bean bags, free snacks, giveaways and live musicians! There's something for everyone at the Gatton Chill!

Gatton Chill

16 March 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Gatton Chill is your one-stop place to relax in-between classes. Think yard games, bean bags, free snacks, giveaways and live musicians! There's something for everyone at the Gatton Chill!

Gatton Chill

9 March 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Gatton Chill is your one-stop place to relax in-between classes. Think yard games, bean bags, free snacks, giveaways and live musicians! There's something for everyone at the Gatton Chill!