Gatton Connect Week program
Orientation runs for 2 weeks at the beginning of every semester, finishing up with Connect Week.
Connect Week runs from 23 - 27 February 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 16 - 20 February 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 23 February
Social events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11am-1:30pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (free food/pantry items, music, chill zone) Live music by Anna Smyrk (11am-1pm) | Central Walkway |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30-6:30pm | Free Yoga | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |
Tuesday 24 February
Social events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5pm | UQ Union Gatton Market Day | Central Walkway |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5-6pm | Come and Try Social Sport: Free Volleyball | Old Gymnasium, UQ Sport (Building 8144) |
Wednesday 25 February
Social events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11am-1:30pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (free food/pantry items, music, chill zone) | Central Walkway |
| 12-1pm | Meet and Greet: Free Lunch | Central Walkway |
Thursday 26 February
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30-6:30pm | Gatton Postgraduate Mixer - UQ Life x with Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) | Foundation Building (Building 8118) | Register for the Gatton 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) |
| 5-6pm | Come and Try Social Sport: Badminton |
Friday 27 February
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8am | Free Pilates | UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre (Building 8145) |