Herston O-Week program
Orientation runs for 2 weeks at the beginning of every semester, kicking off with O-Week.
O-Week runs from 21 to 25 July 2025 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 28 July to 1 August.
Herston events
Monday 21 July
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30am-12:30pm | Managing Your Time and Study at University | Online via Zoom | Register for Managing Your Time and Study |
| 2-3pm | Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism | Online via Zoom | Register for Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism |
Tuesday 22 July
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30-1:15pm | More Than Books: Make the Most of your Library | Online via Zoom | Register for More Than Books |
| 1:15-1:30pm | Get Connected (WiFi and logging in) | Online via Zoom | Register for Get Connected |
| 1:30-2:15pm | Systems and Software at UQ | Online via Zoom | Register for Systems and Software |
| 2-3pm | Effective Listening and Note-taking Skills | Online via Zoom | Register for Effective Listening and Note-taking |
| 2:15-3:15pm | Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard) | Online via Zoom | Register for Navigating Learn.UQ |
Wednesday 23 July
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3pm | Getting Started (Online) | Online via Zoom (link coming soon) |
Thursday 24 July
Career and enrichment
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11am | Get the Edge' with Enrichment and Employability | Online via Zoom |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3pm | Ten Steps to a Better Assignment | Online via Zoom | Register for Ten Steps to a Better Assignment |
| 4-5pm | PIP Success Reset: Rebuild your study habits | Online via Zoom | Register for PIP Success Reset |
Friday 25 July
Faculty day
| Time | Event | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 9am-1:30pm | Welcome to your Postgraduate Studies in Public Health | Rooms 4313 - 4316, Oral Health Centre (Building 883) |
Library tours
You'll need to register for library tours.
| Time | Event | Starting location | Registrations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30-2:30pm | Library Tour | Meet in front of Cafe Dose | Register for the Library Tour |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11am | Study Strategies for a Successful Semester | Online via Zoom | Register for Study Strategies |
| 12-1pm | Reading Effectively at University | Online via Zoom | Register for Reading Effectively |
| 12:30-1:15pm | More Than Books: Make the Most of your Library | Online via Zoom | Register for More Than Books |
| 1:15-1:30pm | Get Connected (WiFi and logging in) | Online via Zoom | Register for Get Connected |
| 1:30-2:15pm | Systems and Software at UQ | Online via Zoom | Register for Systems and Software |
| 2-3pm | Generative AI: Ways to use it productively and ethically as a university student | Online via Zoom | Register for Generative AI session |
| 2:15-3:15pm | Navigating Learn.UQ (Blackboard) | Online via Zoom | Register for Navigating Learn.UQ |