Winter in Queensland
18 June - 16 July
Spend winter with UQ in Queensland!
Warm up this winter with us!
This winter break, UQ is bringing you a program of activities, workshops, day trips and opportunities to chill out while making new friends and building stronger connections with the UQ community. From ice skating to whale watching, winery tours to gardening, wellness workshops and sports, UQ's Winter in Queensland program is jam packed with experiences that will help you meet new people, develop your skills and recharge for Semester 2.
The best part: you can get involved with as much or as little as you like.
What to expect
Make new friends
See old friends and tackle experiences together, or meet like-minded people to jump in and discover something new. We’ll connect you with your UQ peers so you’ll have friends for life.
Get active
From yoga to ice skating, badminton to futsal, there are plenty of opportunities to get moving.
Explore Brisbane
Why not try something new? Explore more of Brisbane and its surrounds with a whale watching, day trips to national parks and islands, or even join a winery tour.
Get the edge
Sign up for our Job Club Boot Camp and gain job-ready skills to help give you the edge.
Program highlights
16 July 2021 12:00pm–6:30pm
Christmas in July will be celebrated at our Gatton Campus - enjoy the warm cheer with friends new and old.
Being a UQ Student has its bonuses. We give you exclusive access to a number of sites and activities that you just can't get anywhere else!
7 Jul 2021–8 Jul 2021
UQ Exclusive access to the Moreton Bay research Station on Stradbroke Island. Spend the night on Straddie.
14 Jul 2021
Come to CV Day to receive advice from UQ Employability staff on how to create and refine an excellent CV.
8 Jul 2021–9 Jul 2021
Join Sunset Safaris as we explore and snorkel the stunning Tangalooma Shipwrecks, and see the shipwrecks on this exciting 2-Day adventure!