Semester 2
Take a break, refocus and power up for exams. During SWOTVAC you can enjoy puppy cuddles, free snacks, creative chill-out zones and study support to help you feel your best and do your best.
Tuesday 28 October
11:30am – 1:30pm
Outside Café Dose
Celebrate the end of Semester 2 with a true Aussie experience at Herston Reset: Aussie Encounters! This relaxed and vibrant event brings together students from across the Herston Campus for an afternoon of connection, culture, and celebration.
Get up close with some of Australia’s most iconic animals thanks to D’Aguilar Wildlife, enjoy a classic Aussie-style sausage sizzle, and take part in the Herston Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win prizes.
11:30am – 1:30pm
Outside Café Dose
Celebrate the end of Semester 2 with a true Aussie experience at Herston Reset: Aussie Encounters! This relaxed and vibrant event brings together students from across the Herston Campus for an afternoon of connection, culture, and celebration.
Get up close with some of Australia’s most iconic animals thanks to D’Aguilar Wildlife, enjoy a classic Aussie-style sausage sizzle, and take part in the Herston Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win prizes.
Mind & Body Reset with Your Herston Library
Tuesday 28 October
11:30am–1:30pm
Outside Café Dose
Take a mindful pause — join a fun scavenger hunt, explore light interactive AR activities, and enjoy prizes and treats with the Library team near Café Dose.
11:30am–1:30pm
Outside Café Dose
Take a mindful pause — join a fun scavenger hunt, explore light interactive AR activities, and enjoy prizes and treats with the Library team near Café Dose.
Pamper, Paws and Play: A Dutton Park Library Wellbeing Pop-up
Wednesday 29 Oct
11:30am–1:30pm
Inner sPace, Level 4
Unwind with calming crafts, self-care resources, and a relaxing break between your day’s activities.
11:30am–1:30pm
Inner sPace, Level 4
Unwind with calming crafts, self-care resources, and a relaxing break between your day’s activities.
SWOTVAC at Gatton
Wednesday 29 October
11am-1pm
The Undercroft
Destress and prioritise your mental health with free art and crafts activities. Grab your friends and make an afternoon out of hanging out or enjoy an opportunity to meet new people in a chill environment.
11am-1pm
The Undercroft
Destress and prioritise your mental health with free art and crafts activities. Grab your friends and make an afternoon out of hanging out or enjoy an opportunity to meet new people in a chill environment.
Bling & Bloom: Jewellery-Making Workshop @ Gatton Library
Thursday 30 October
11:30am–2pm
Gatton Library Auditorium
Get creative and mindful — make your own beaded jewellery while relaxing and connecting with friends in a calm, creative space.
11:30am–2pm
Gatton Library Auditorium
Get creative and mindful — make your own beaded jewellery while relaxing and connecting with friends in a calm, creative space.
Under the Jacarandas: Brain Breaks Chill-out Zone at the Library
Daily, Monday 3 – Wednesday 5 November
12–5pm
Level 2, Central Library foyer near the entrance
Take a mindful pause between study sessions — Jenga, Connect Four, colouring and origami, play and recharge under the purple blooms.
12–5pm
Level 2, Central Library foyer near the entrance
Take a mindful pause between study sessions — Jenga, Connect Four, colouring and origami, play and recharge under the purple blooms.
5 Minute Massages at Student Central
Monday 3 November
11am-2pm
Student Central
Destress and relax with free 5 Minute Massages. No need to book, just swing by Student Central from 11 am to 2pm and let the study stress melt away!
11am-2pm
Student Central
Destress and relax with free 5 Minute Massages. No need to book, just swing by Student Central from 11 am to 2pm and let the study stress melt away!
Bloom & Brew: Mini Brain Breaks @ Your Library
Monday 3 – Friday 7 November
During AskUs opening hours
Gatton, Herston and Dutton Park Libraries
Pop by your campus library during AskUs opening hours for tea, coffee, Mentos, and mini Brain Break activities — including colouring and origami.
During AskUs opening hours
Gatton, Herston and Dutton Park Libraries
Pop by your campus library during AskUs opening hours for tea, coffee, Mentos, and mini Brain Break activities — including colouring and origami.
The Brewcaranda Bar @ The Library Kitchen
Monday 3 – Friday 7 November
All day
St Lucia Library
Enjoy tea, coffee, and minty treats — brewed for bloom season.
All day
St Lucia Library
Enjoy tea, coffee, and minty treats — brewed for bloom season.
Tuesday 4 November
1:30- 3:30pm
St Lucia
Take a mindful break this SWOTVAC and spread some positivity at our Affirmation Day Crafternoon — a relaxing space where you can create heartfelt notes for the people who matter most. Whether it’s a thank-you for a friend, words of encouragement for a classmate, or a reminder to yourself — this is your moment to pause, reflect, and share the love.
1:30- 3:30pm
St Lucia
Take a mindful break this SWOTVAC and spread some positivity at our Affirmation Day Crafternoon — a relaxing space where you can create heartfelt notes for the people who matter most. Whether it’s a thank-you for a friend, words of encouragement for a classmate, or a reminder to yourself — this is your moment to pause, reflect, and share the love.
Tuesday 4 November,
12 - 2pm
Grassy Knoll, St Lucia
Take a break from the books and join us for a relaxing Postgrad Picnic during SWOTVAC Week! Enjoy free food and drinks, get creative with pot painting, and take part in a range of wellbeing activities designed to help you de-stress and find balance.
12 - 2pm
Grassy Knoll, St Lucia
Take a break from the books and join us for a relaxing Postgrad Picnic during SWOTVAC Week! Enjoy free food and drinks, get creative with pot painting, and take part in a range of wellbeing activities designed to help you de-stress and find balance.
Tuesday 4 November
10 - 11:30am
Grassy Knoll, St Lucia
Want to eat well without breaking the bank? Join the you how easy (and delicious!) it can be to prepare affordable, student-friendly meals.
From quick pasta dishes to other simple menus, you’ll learn practical tips for meal prep on a budget.
Each attendee will also receive a goodie bag packed with the core ingredients you need to recreate the recipes at home—so you can start cooking straight away!
10 - 11:30am
Grassy Knoll, St Lucia
Want to eat well without breaking the bank? Join the you how easy (and delicious!) it can be to prepare affordable, student-friendly meals.
From quick pasta dishes to other simple menus, you’ll learn practical tips for meal prep on a budget.
Each attendee will also receive a goodie bag packed with the core ingredients you need to recreate the recipes at home—so you can start cooking straight away!
Puppy Cuddles St Lucia
5 November
11am - 1pm
Student Central
Come and drop by to sneak in a cuddle with our fluffy guests and give your SWOTVAC paw-some energy!
This event is organised by UQ Life.
11am - 1pm
Student Central
Come and drop by to sneak in a cuddle with our fluffy guests and give your SWOTVAC paw-some energy!
This event is organised by UQ Life.
Under the Jacarandas: Paws for Break @ UQ Library
Thursday 6 November
12 - 2pm
Level 2, Central Library foyer near the entrance
Cuddle, smile, and de-stress with our favourite therapy animals beneath the Jacarandas.
12 - 2pm
Level 2, Central Library foyer near the entrance
Cuddle, smile, and de-stress with our favourite therapy animals beneath the Jacarandas.
Friday 7 November
12:45pm - 1:15pm
Central Library, Main entrance Level 2
Join UQ Wellbeing for brain break sessions with Dara from Chair Yogis. Whether you are feeling stiff from studying or anxious about upcoming assessments or exams, you will leave feeling more focused, grounded and equipped with new skills to practice at home, in the library or during exams.
12:45pm - 1:15pm
Central Library, Main entrance Level 2
Join UQ Wellbeing for brain break sessions with Dara from Chair Yogis. Whether you are feeling stiff from studying or anxious about upcoming assessments or exams, you will leave feeling more focused, grounded and equipped with new skills to practice at home, in the library or during exams.
Need some extra help with your studies?
Chat with our Academic Skills Advisers who can provide feedback on assignments and help you develop effective reading, writing, and time management strategies. And if you're feeling overwhelmed, come chat with our Accessibility and Welfare Advisers as they can provide you options for welfare, wellbeing, inclusion and disability support.
Wellbeing Support
Exams and revision period can be stressful, but there are resources available to help you manage your wellbeing.
UQ Counselling provides a variety of services to support students, including 1-to-1 specialised counselling and UQ Counsellor Connect.
SImilarly, UQ Counselling's Wellbeing Programs offer students an effective stand-alone counselling alternative, or can be attended to complement and enhance individual counselling.
UQ Counselling's Wellbeing Programs
28 October, 1pm - 2:30 pm
06-216 Workshop B, St Lucia
Mindfulness is an essential skill that research, experts, and world leaders have recognized as significant to promote health, resilience, and to enhance performance.
Join a UQ Counsellors for a session of 10 to 20 minute guided mindfulness practices, followed by open questions and discussion to support the development of your confidence in your personal practice.
06-216 Workshop B, St Lucia
Mindfulness is an essential skill that research, experts, and world leaders have recognized as significant to promote health, resilience, and to enhance performance.
Join a UQ Counsellors for a session of 10 to 20 minute guided mindfulness practices, followed by open questions and discussion to support the development of your confidence in your personal practice.
Wednesday 29 October , 1pm - 2pm
06-216 Workshop B. St Lucia
Art-based therapy is applied to the Internal Family Systems protocol to explore your personality system and how it is coping with underlying emotional challenges.
The process will support you to disentangle issues where you might feel stuck, frustrated, or unhappy in a way that’s creative, safe, and confidential. Expression through art can help you gain new perspectives and to grow more understanding about yourself.
06-216 Workshop B. St Lucia
Art-based therapy is applied to the Internal Family Systems protocol to explore your personality system and how it is coping with underlying emotional challenges.
The process will support you to disentangle issues where you might feel stuck, frustrated, or unhappy in a way that’s creative, safe, and confidential. Expression through art can help you gain new perspectives and to grow more understanding about yourself.
Thursday 30 October, 11am - 1pm
Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B, St Lucia
Art-based therapy uses a combination of art activities and verbal interaction to improve coping skills and promote well-being through the creative process. This group provides a safe and supportive space for students to express themselves through art.
Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B, St Lucia
Art-based therapy uses a combination of art activities and verbal interaction to improve coping skills and promote well-being through the creative process. This group provides a safe and supportive space for students to express themselves through art.
Online and available at any time.
Sharper Minds is a package of free resources designed with UQ students for UQ students that show you how to increase your health and self-care behaviours so that you can achieve your best at university. These behaviours are in 6 domains: study, mood, physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, and social connection. Each domain of the package comes in two formats, all are free for all UQ students:
Sharper Minds is a package of free resources designed with UQ students for UQ students that show you how to increase your health and self-care behaviours so that you can achieve your best at university. These behaviours are in 6 domains: study, mood, physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, and social connection. Each domain of the package comes in two formats, all are free for all UQ students:
Your voice matters: Course and teaching feedback
There's still time to complete your Semester 2 course teaching surveys before they close on 7 November.
Last semester we reached the highest response rate for the SECaTs the last decade– an incredible 40%! This record-breaking response means more students than ever have provided their feedback about what’s working well in their courses and where they believe improvements can be made. Student feedback has already helped shape changes across many different parts of the UQ experience, including teaching, assessment and course design. It's your turn to let your voice be heard– take a few minutes to complete the Semester 2 survey and help us improve your UQ experience. Watch this short message from UQ and the UQ Union and find out more about why your feedback matters.