Orientation runs for 2 weeks at the beginning of every semester, kicking off with O-Week.

O-Week runs from 2024 July 2026 and offers events to introduce you to university life. Events take place at all UQ campuses. Select the campus you're based in to see the full program:

Dutton Park O-Week eventsGatton O-Week eventsHerston O-Week eventsSt Lucia O-Week events

Remember to check your faculty welcome sessions to make sure you go to everything you need to.

There will also be more events during Connect Week on 2731 July 2026.

Herston events

Monday 20 July

Study skills and getting started at uni

TimeEventLocationRegister / Learn more
10–11am

Effective Listening and Notetaking Skills

OnlineRegister for Effective Listening and Notetaking
11am–12pmUnderstanding the Expectations of Academic Writing at University

Online

TBC
1–2pmManaging Your Time and Study at University

Online

Register for Time Management at Uni
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Tuesday 21 July

Study skills and getting started at uni

TimeEventLocationRegister / Learn more
10–11am 

Using Generative AI for study 101: A guide to the basics for beginners

OnlineRegister for Using Generative AI for study 101
12:30–1:15pm

More than books: Make the most of your Library

OnlineRegister for More than books: Make the most of your Library
12–1pm 

Studying Effectively at University

OnlineRegister for Studying Effectively at University
1:15–1:30pm 

Get connected (WiFi and Logging In)

OnlineRegister for Get connected (WiFi and Logging In)
1:30–2:15pm 

Systems and Software at UQ

OnlineRegister for Systems and Software at UQ
2–3pm 

Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism

OnlineRegister for Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism
2:15–3:15pm 

Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard)

OnlineRegister for Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard)
3–4pm 

Mature age and Returning Students AMA

OnlineRegister for Mature age and Returning Students AMA
6–7pm

Clinical Pharmacy Orientation

OnlineRegister for Clinical Pharmacy Orientation
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Thursday 23 July

Study Skills and getting started at uni

TimeEventLocationRegister
10–11am

Study Strategies for a Successful Semester

OnlineRegister for Study Strategies for a Successful Semester
1–2pm

Reading Effectively at University

OnlineRegister for Reading Effectively
1–2pm

'Get the Edge' with Global Experiences

OnlineRegister for 'Get the Edge' with Global Experiences
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Friday 24 July

Study and getting started at uni

TimeEventLocationRegister / Learn more
12:30–1:15pm

More Than Books: Make the Most of your Library

OnlineRegister for More Than Books
1:15–1:30pmGet Connected (WiFi and logging in)

Online

Register for Get Connected
1:30–2:15pm

Systems and Software at UQ

OnlineRegister for Systems and Software
2:15–3:15pm

Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard)

Online TBC
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