St Lucia 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.
St Lucia events
All week
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10am - 3pm | UQ Sport free venue access: Gym, Pool, Tennis, Track | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
Monday 23 February
Library tours
| Time | Event | Starting location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11am | Library Tour | Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café | Register for Library Tour |
| 2:30-3:30pm | Library Tour (Mandarin session) | Central Library, Level 1, purple steps by Bookmark Café | Register for Library Tour (Mandarin) |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30-7:20am | Free Reformer Pilates | |
| 7:30-8:15am | Free Outdoor Yoga | Adjacent Playing Field 4 |
| 8-8:45am | Free Cardio Tennis | UQ Sport Tennis Centre (Building 29) |
| 9-10am | Free SwimFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
| 9-9:55am | Free Vinyasa Yoga | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 1-1:30pm | Free GRIT | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 4:30-5:20pm | Free Reformer Pilates | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 6-7pm | Free SwimFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
| 6:30-7:15pm | Free Boot Camp |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11am | Ten Steps to a Better Assignment | Online | Register for Ten Steps to a Better Assignment |
| 12-1pm | Study Strategies for a Successful Semester | Online | Register for Study Strategies |
| 1-2pm | Studying Effectively at University | Online | Register for Studying Effectively |
| 3-4pm | Improve Your Academic Writing | Online | Register for Academic Writing |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am-2pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music, chill-out zone) Welcome to UQ BBQ (11am-1:30pm) | Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre | n/a |
| 11am-12pm | UQ Union Speed Friending | Great Court | Register for Speed Friending |
| 1-2pm | UQ Union Speed Friending | Great Court | Register for Speed Friending |
| 5-8pm | Postgraduate Welome Night Dinner with Association of Postgraduate Students | Register for the Postgraduate Welcome Dinner |
Tuesday 24 February
Library tours
| Time | Event | Starting location | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30am-2:30pm | Discovery Quest: A Self-guided Library Tour | Level 1 Foyer, Duhig Tower (Building 2) | Register for Discovery Quest |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30-7:25am | Free BODYPUMP | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 7-8am | Free AquaFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
| 8-45am | Free Cardio Tennis | UQ Sport Tennis Centre (Building 29) |
| 12-12:45pm | Free Pilates | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 1-1:45pm | Free Zumba | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
5:30-6:20pm | Free Reformer Pilates | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 5:50-6:35pm | Free BODYATTACK | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 6-7pm | Free SwimFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am-12pm | Using GenAI for study 101: A guide to basics for beginners | Online | Register for GenAI Basics |
| 2-3pm | Structuring Excellent Essays | Online | Register for Essay Structuring |
Career and enrichment
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1:45pm | Employability Award: Information Session | Online and in-person: Room 275, Global Change Institute (Building 20) |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am-2pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music, chill-out zone) | Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre | n/a |
| 10:30am-12pm | Create and Connect with Get Involved | Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre | Register for Create and Connect |
| 11am-2pm | Sweet Start with the Association of Postgraduate Students | Great Court | Register for Sweet Start |
| 2-5pm | Aussie Wildlife Meet and Greet with Association of Postgraduate Students | Great Court | Register for Wildlife Meet and Greet |
| 4-6:30pm | St Lucia Postgraduate Mixer by UQ x Association of Postgraduate Students | Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre | Register for the Postgraduate Mixer |
Wednesday 25 February
Library tours
| Time | Event | Starting location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30am-2:30pm | Discovery Quest: A Self-guided Library Tour | Level 1 Foyer, Duhig Tower (Building 2) | Register for Discovery Quest |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30-7:20am | Free Reformer Pilates | |
| 8-8:45am | Free Cardio Tennis | UQ Sport Tennis Centre (Building 29) |
| 9-10am | Free SwimFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
| 12-2pm | Great Court | |
| 1-2pm | Free SHAPES | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 6-7pm | Free SwimFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
| 6:30-7:20pm | Free Reformer Pilates | |
| 6:30-7:30pm | Glow Zumba | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11am | Managing Your Time and Study at University | Online | Register for Managing Your Time and Study |
| 10-11:30am | First Steps in Research: Managing the Research Writing Process | Online | Register for Managing Research Writing |
| 12-1pm | Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism | TBA | Register for Referencing Well |
| 1-2:30pm | Reading Effectively for University | Online | Register for Effective Reading |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30-9:30am | International Student Breakfast | Student Central (Building 42) | Register for the International Student Breakfast |
| 10am-2pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music, chill-out zone) | Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre | n/a |
| 11am-12pm | UQ Union Speed Friending | Great Court | Register for Speed Friending |
| 1-2pm | UQ Union Speed Friending | Great Court | Register for Speed Friending |
| 2-4pm | Postgrad Buddies: Session 1, with Association of Postgraduate Students | Great Court | Register for Postgrad Buddies |
Thursday 26 February
Library tours
| Time | Event | Starting location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30am-2:30pm | Discovery Quest: A Self-guided Library Tour | Level 1 Foyer, Duhig Tower (Building 2) | Register for Discovery Quest |
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:15-7:45am | Free GRIT | |
| 7-8am | Free AquarFit | |
| 8-8:45am | Free Cardio Tennis | UQ Sport Tennis Centre (Building 29) |
| 10:30am-1:30pm | Happy Hour: Free Badminton | |
| 1-2pm | Free Vin Yin Yoga | |
| 4-4:45pm | Free BODYATTACK | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 4:30-5:20pm | Free Reformer Pilates | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 5:30-6:15pm | Free Boot Camp | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
6-7pm | Free SwimFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
| 6:30-7:30pm | Free BODYPUMP | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2pm | Study Strategies for a Successful Semester | Online | Register for Study Strategies |
| 3-4pm | Effective Listening and Note-taking Skills | TBA | Register for Listening and Note-taking Skills |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am-2pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music, chill-out zone) | Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre | n/a |
| 10:30am-12:30pm | Get Set Mixer (Get Set Mentors and Mentees) | Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre | Invite only |
| 11am-12pm | UQ Union Speed Friending | Great Court | Register for Speed Friending |
| 1-2pm | UQ Union Speed Friending | Great Court | Register for Speed Friending |
| 1-2pm | Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Coffee Catch-up with Association of Postgraduate Students | Patina at Alumni Court | Register for the HDR Coffee Catch-up |
| 5-8pm | St Lucia Postgraduate Mixer (Coursework) with UQ Life and the Association of Postgraduate Students | Great Court | Register for the Postgraduate Mixer (Coursework) |
Friday 27 February
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-10pm | Free SwimFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) | n/a |
| 1-1:45pm | Free BODYPUMP | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) | n/a |
| 4:30-5:15pm | Free SHAPES | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) | n/a |
| 5:30-6:20pm | Free Reformer PIlates | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) | n/a |
| 6-9pm | UQ Sport Pool Party | TBA |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11am | Avoiding Plagiarism through effective paraphrasing and synthesising sources | Online | Register for Paraphrasing Without Plagiarism |
| 11am-12pm | Structuring Excellent Essays | Online | Register for Essay Structuring |
| 12-1pm | Studying Effectively at University | Online | Register for Studying Effectively |
| 2-3pm | Reading Effectively at University | Online | Register for Reading Effectively |
Career and enrichment
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-11am | My Career Advisor Information Session | Workshop 216, Physics Annexe (Building 6) | Register for the Career Adviser Info Session |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am-2pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music, chill-out zone) | Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre | n/a |
| 2-3:30pm | Volunteer Thank You with Get Involved | Red Room | Invite only |
| 5-8pm | St Lucia Postgraduate Mixer (High Degree by Research (HDR)) with UQ Life and the Association of Postgraduate Students | Great Court | Register for the Postgraduate Mixer (HDR) |
Saturday 28 February
Social events
| Time | Event | Starting location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30-5pm | River Kayak Adventure with Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) | Kangaroo Point | Register for River Kayaking |
| 2:30-5pm | Abseiling Adventure with Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) | Kangaroo Point |