Herston O-Week program
Orientation runs for 2 weeks at the beginning of every semester, kicking off with O-Week.
O-Week runs from 20–24 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 27–31 July 2026.
Herston events
Monday 20 July
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register / Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–11am | Effective Listening and Notetaking Skills | Online | Register for Effective Listening and Notetaking |
| 11am–12pm | Understanding the Expectations of Academic Writing at University | Online | TBC |
| 1–2pm | Managing Your Time and Study at University | Online | Register for Time Management at Uni |
Tuesday 21 July
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register / Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–11am | Using Generative AI for study 101: A guide to the basics for beginners | Online | Register for Using Generative AI for study 101 |
| 12:30–1:15pm | More than books: Make the most of your Library | Online | Register for More than books: Make the most of your Library |
| 12–1pm | Studying Effectively at University | Online | Register for Studying Effectively at University |
| 1:15–1:30pm | Get connected (WiFi and Logging In) | Online | Register for Get connected (WiFi and Logging In) |
| 1:30–2:15pm | Systems and Software at UQ | Online | Register for Systems and Software at UQ |
| 2–3pm | Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism | Online | Register for Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism |
| 2:15–3:15pm | Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard) | Online | Register for Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard) |
| 3–4pm | Mature age and Returning Students AMA | Online | Register for Mature age and Returning Students AMA |
| 6–7pm | Clinical Pharmacy Orientation | Online | Register for Clinical Pharmacy Orientation |
Thursday 23 July
Study Skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–11am | Study Strategies for a Successful Semester | Online | Register for Study Strategies for a Successful Semester |
| 1–2pm | Reading Effectively at University | Online | Register for Reading Effectively |
| 1–2pm | 'Get the Edge' with Global Experiences | Online | Register for 'Get the Edge' with Global Experiences |
Friday 24 July
Study and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register / Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30–1:15pm | More Than Books: Make the Most of your Library | Online | Register for More Than Books |
| 1:15–1:30pm | Get Connected (WiFi and logging in) | Online | Register for Get Connected |
| 1:30–2:15pm | Systems and Software at UQ | Online | Register for Systems and Software |
| 2:15–3:15pm | Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard) | Online | TBC |