Events and experiences - UQ Life - University of Queensland

Whether you are studying at one of our campuses, or studying online, your UQLife is what you make it!

The UQLife team are proud to present a range of events across all our campuses and online platforms to help you to engage and connect with others, enhance your UQ experience and help you to feel part of the UQ Community.

If you are studying from overseas, many of our online events happen on UQ websites and across our social accounts on Facebook and Instagram and you may need to access these sites with a Virtual Private Network. Find out about UQ's VPN.

Professional Headshots: St Lucia

9 March 2026 10:00am–12:00pm

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: St Lucia

9 March 2026 10:00am–11:00am

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.

Mastering Prompt Engineering

9 March 2026 10:00am–11:00am

This session will show you how to communicate effectively with Large Language Models (LLMs) to get higher quality, more accurate responses. Learn simple effective strategies and master the art of prompt engineering.

Articulating Your Experience to Prospective Employers Workshop

9 March 2026 11:00am–12:00pm

Turn your university and workplace experiences into career-ready skills. In this experiential learning series, you’ll learn how to update your résumé, craft powerful STAR interview responses, and confidently communicate your professional story. This practical workshop will help you translate your experiences into employability strengths, boost your confidence, and stand out to future employers.

Designing your life with a Career Action Plan Workshop

9 March 2026 12:30pm–2:00pm

Shape your future with a practical Career Action Plan. This interactive workshop, inspired by Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans of Stanford University’s Design Program, helps you build a strategic yet flexible approach to your professional journey.

Winter Research Information Session

9 March 2026 2:00pm–3:00pm

Join us for this one-hour information session designed to equip you with everything you need to know about our upcoming 2026 Winter Research Program.

Employability Mixer

9 March 2026 3:30pm–5:00pm

Do you want to enhance your employability whilst at UQ? Join the Employability Mixer to learn more about the range of enrichment and employability programs that you can participate in during your studies at UQ!

Professional Headshots: Herston

9 March 2026 4:00pm–5:00pm

From Placement to Practice: What I wish I knew Panel and Networking

9 March 2026 5:00pm–6:30pm

Ready to kickstart your career journey with insider knowledge? Join us at our Herston Campus for "From Placement to Workplace: What I Wish I Knew" – an exciting panel featuring professionals who have successfully navigated the leap from student placements to thriving careers in Public Health, Dentistry, Medicine, and Mental Health.

One Hour Internship

10 March 2026 9:00am–10:30am

An internship usually takes place over a semester. Do you have what it takes to do an internship in one hour? In this session, get the chance to work on an industry challenge and practice the artform of pitching your ideas to industry partners.

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UQLife is always looking for partners for our events and opportunities to collaborate with faculties, student clubs and societies and other UQ affiliated bodies throughout the year. If you are interested in partnering or would like to know more, please contact the UQLife team.

Email: uqlife@uq.edu.au

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