UQ Life

Gatton Chill

Join the UQLife team in the Central Walkway for free arts and crafts, live music, pop-up events, food trucks and snacks from 12 - 2pm. 

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Elder teaching weaving to a student

Cultural Weaving Workshop | National Reconciliation Week

31 May 2023 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
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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 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
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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 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
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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 11:00am–1:00pm
 
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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 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
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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 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Gatton Chill
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 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
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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 12:00pm–1:00pm
 
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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 11:00am–12:00pm
 
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Free headshot photography session
Person pouring milk into a cup of coffee doing latte art

Employability Week: Cuppa & Careers

7 March 2023 10:00am–11:00am
 
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Cuppas & Careers session with the Careers team.
Student doing art and crafts

Sydney WorldPride: Art Therapy Workshop

1 March 2023 11:00am–1:00pm
 
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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 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
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Gatton Eat & Greet with FREE lunch provided!

Get Set Launch

21 February 2023 12:00pm–2:30pm
 
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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 4:30pm–6:30pm
 
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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 11:00am–2:00pm
 
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Enjoy some live music and de-stress before exams!

Gatton Chill - Bloom Festival Edition

26 October 2022 11:00am–2:00pm
 
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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 - Giving Day Edition

19 October 2022 11:00am–2:00pm
 
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If you're feeling the heat between classes, grab a free ice cream in the Gatton Central Walkway from our Giving Day staff and learn more about the impact of giving alongside with free arts and crafts, live music and pop-up events!

Gatton Chill - Wellbeing Festival Edition

12 October 2022 11:00am–2:00pm
 
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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 11:00am–2:00pm
 
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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 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in Gatton Chill
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 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in Gatton Chill
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 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in Gatton Chill
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 11:00am–2:00pm
 
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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 9:00am–2:00pm
 
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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 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in Gatton Chill
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 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in Gatton Chill
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 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in Gatton Chill
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 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in Gatton Chill
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 11:00am–2:00pm
 
in Gatton Chill
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!