Gatton Connect Week program
Orientation runs for 2 weeks at the beginning of every semester, finishing up with Connect Week.
Connect Week runs from 27 - 31 July 2026 and features events and networking opportunities to help you meet and connect with others. Events take place at all UQ campuses. Select the campus you're based in to see the full program:
Dutton Park Connect Week eventsGatton Connect Week eventsHerston Connect Week eventsSt Lucia Connect Week events
Remember to also check our O-Week events from 20-24 July 2026.
Gatton events
All week
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10am–3pm | Free Venue Access: Gym, Pool, Tennis, Track | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
Monday 27 July
Social events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11am–1:30pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (food truck, music, chill zone) Live music (11am-1pm) | Central Walkway |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12–2pm | Table Tennis and Badminton by the Pool | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
| 5:30–6:30pm | Free Yoga | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30–2pm | Skills for study: Postgraduate Coursework: Using GenAI tools responsibly as a UQ student | Online | Register for Skills for Study |
| 3–4pm | Improve Your Academic Writing | Online | Register for Academic Writing |
Tuesday 28 July
Social events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11am–1:30pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (food truck, music, chill zone) Live music (11am-1pm) | Central Walkway |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30–6:30am | Free BoxFit | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
| 5–6pm | Free Strength and Cardio | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30–2pm | Skills for study: Postgraduate Coursework - Part 2: Planning and writing academic assignments | Online | Register for Skills for study P2 |
Wednesday 29 July
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–6pm | Postgraduate Mixer with UQ Life and the Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) | Foundation Building (Building 8118) | Register for the Postgraduate Mixer |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12–2pm | Table Tennis and Badminton by the Pool | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
Thursday 30 July
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5–6pm | Come and Try: Football | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3–4pm | Effective Listening and Notetaking Skills | Online | Register for Effective Listening and Notetaking Skills |
Friday 31 July
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30–6:15am | Free HIIT | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
| 7–8am | Free Pilates | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |