Wellbeing is essential to a productive study and work life. Join us for the first ever UQ's Wellbeing Festival.
Bringing together staff, students, and community- UQ’s Wellbeing Festival is the largest mental health and wellbeing focused event at UQ in 2022.
UQ’s first Wellbeing Festival reflects and expands on the important factors that help people maintain positive mental health and wellbeing. Inspired by the Wheel of Wellbeing, UQ’s Wellbeing Festival repositions wellbeing in the context of the many facets of our lives, including our physical, emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, and financial wellbeing.
The Wellbeing Festival is coming to a campus near you, with a variety of wellbeing-focused activities, performances, stalls, and freebies to encourage reflection, connection and highlight the importance of taking a break.
All activities, performances, workshops, and stalls are free to all staff, students, and community. Find out what’s happening on your campus and when the Wellbeing Festival is coming to you below. You can drop-in anytime and for as long as you like, even if it's just for a few minutes! We encourage you to come with your classmates, colleagues, and friends, and to connect with others while enjoying UQ’s first Wellbeing Festival.
Grab a gelato at our pop-up Gelato Stand, make your own juice with BUPA’s Bike N’ Blend, and have a chat to UQ Wellness, UniSuper, and the Employee Assistance Program.
Explore our exciting line-up of events and activities including the UQ Connect Stage, Community Connect Stalls, Wellbeing Workshop, and a UQ Sport pop-up. And just a short distance from the Great Court you will be able to find massages, a cooking demonstration, and a free pop-up BUPA Mediterranean Dip Stand at Student Central.
Come and check out helpful stallholders including UQ Wellness, BUPA, EAP, and more! Come by the courtyard between the School of Public Health and Mayne Medical Building for a free sausage sizzle, hosted by the Faculty of Medicine.
Gatton Chill and Herston Hangouts
Our weekly events at Gatton and Herston are joining in on the UQ's Wellbeing Festival fun on Wednesday 12 October from 11am to 1pm.
Event highlights
Gatton campus
11 & 12 October
UQ’s Wellbeing Festival is kicking off at our Gatton campus on Tuesday 11 October, with events extending to the weekly Gatton Chill on Wednesday 12 October.
UQ’s Wellbeing Festival reflects and expands on the important factors that help people maintain positive mental health and wellbeing. All events are open to students, staff, and community for this initiative running during Queensland Mental Health Week this year.
On Tuesday 11 October, drop by the Central Walkway and grab a gelato at our pop-up Gelato Stand, make your own juice with BUPA’s Bike N’ Blend, and have a chat to UQ Wellness, UniSuper, and the Employee Assistance Program.
On the Wednesday 12 October at the Central Walkway drop in to make your own terrarium at our Terrarium-making Workshop, take a photo at the Wellbeing Festival photobooth, and more!
St Lucia campus
12 October
UQ’s Wellbeing Festival is coming to St Lucia this year on Wednesday 12 October with an exciting line-up of events and activities including the UQ Connect Stage, Community Connect Stalls, Wellbeing Workshop, and a UQ Sport pop-up starting from 8am until 3pm in UQ’s Great Court. And just a short distance from the Great Court you will be able to find massages, a cooking demonstration, and a free pop-up BUPA Mediterranean Dip Stand at Student Central. UQ Sport is also coming along to give you the chance to pick up and play a variety of sports and activities, including inflatable basketball, badminton, and more!
If you’re looking for a bite to eat, Holy Taco, Yum Yum East (Momo dumplings), J'Adore Crepes and Popcorn Man will also be coming along for all your cravings. If you’re looking for something healthy to bring home, or have limited time or transport to the supermarkets, we’re also inviting along a Farmers Market to bring fresh fruit and vegetables here to UQ St Lucia.
When you’re here with friends, colleagues, and family, consider taking a photo at the Wellbeing Festival photobooth! For those looking for professional headshots, drop-in headshots will be available near the fountain at the Great Court from 10am-12pm.
Herston campus
12 & 13 October
UQ’s Wellbeing Festival is coming to our Herston campus on Thursday 13 October, with events also happening the day before at the weekly Herston Hangouts on Wednesday 12 October!
UQ’s Wellbeing Festival reflects and expands on the important factors that help people maintain positive mental health and wellbeing. All events are open to students, staff, and community for this initiative running during Queensland Mental Health Week this year.
On Wednesday during Herston Hangouts, drop by and grab a gelato at our pop-up Gelato stand, make and take home your own terrarium, and more!
On Thursday 13 October you’ll find lots of helpful stallholders including UQ Wellness, BUPA, EAP, and more! Come by the courtyard between the School of Public Health and Mayne Medical Building for a free sausage sizzle, hosted by the Faculty of Medicine.
Join us online or in person at St Lucia for this Wellbeing Panel and they delve into the different facets of wellbeing, such as mental, physical and financial, and discuss how they incorporate wellbeing into their everyday lives.
Online programs
'The Art of Zen' seminar provides an introduction to the notion of mindfulness, with guidance on how to live in the moment, and train your mind to have a rest occasionally. Simple meditation exercises are explained and tips for staying focused and relaxed are provided.