SWOTVAC+

SWOTVAC+ is a 4 week program of workshops, activities and resources designed to help you ace your exam preparation and finish your semester strong.

This October, we're bringing together teams from all across UQ to bring you a holistic program of academic, wellbeing and peer-support services.

 

By the end of SWOTVAC+, you'll have the skills you need to:

  • Develop a realistic and achievable study plan. 

  • Understand where to access academic and wellbeing support. 

  • Feel more confident preparing for assessment and examinations. 

  • Demonstrate greater awareness of study strategies and support services. 

  • Build positive study habits and accountability practices. 

  • Feel connected to the broader UQ community during the assessment period. 

 

Please note: The SWOTVAC+ program is still being confirmed but should be updated and complete by Friday October 9, 2026. 

SWOTVAC+ Program, Semester 2 2026

Week 11: Plan

Study success begins with a good plan. Get help structuring your study plan and breaking down tasks to make your exam preparation manageable. Participate in workshops run by Academic Skills Advisors, the Library and more to get organised and ready for success.

Daily Drop-In Sessions | Peer Assignment Report with Uni PALs

Daily sessions (Monday to Friday)
1-3pm | St Lucia

Come speak with our friendly Peer Academic Leaders (Uni PALs) at daily drop-in sessions, no booking needed.

Wednesday 14 October
12-12:45pm | St Lucia
Wednesday 14 October
1:30-3:30pm | St Lucia
Wednesday 14 October
3-5pm | St Lucia
Thursday 15 October
11am-12pm | St Lucia
Thursday 15 October
11am- 12:30pm | St Lucia

Week 12: Prepare

Build your confidence before assessment pressure increases with workshops focussing on exam preparation and research and revision skills. Take some time to get in the right headspace with creative activies to help you stay relaxed and manage your mental health. 
Daily sessions (Monday to Friday)
1-3pm | St Lucia

Come speak with our friendly Peer Academic Leaders (Uni PALs) at daily drop-in sessions, no booking needed.
St Lucia | Wellbeing Hub
Wednesday 21 October
11am-1pm | St Lucia
Wednesday 21 October
12:45-1:30pm | St Lucia
Wednesday 21 October
1:30-3:30pm | St Lucia

Week 13: Thrive

Prepare sustainably and avoid burnout as you get closer to the end of semester. Enter SWOTVAC ready to manage your mental health, study well and manage your time effectively. 

Daily sessions (Monday to Friday)
1-3pm | St Lucia

Come speak with our friendly Peer Academic Leaders (Uni PALs) at daily drop-in sessions, no booking needed.

SWOTVAC

SWOTVAC ("Study Without Teaching Vacation") refers to Revision period, a week of study and preparation for end-of-semester exams. Regular classes and lectures are not scheduled during the official revision period so students can prepare for upcoming 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

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:

SWOTVAC FAQs