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 27 - 31 July 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 20-24 July 2026.
St Lucia events
All week
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–3pm | UQ Sport free venue access: Gym, Tennis, Track | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) | Register for your Free Trial Membership |
Monday 27 July
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:50–7:20am | Free Reformer Pilates | |
| 8–8:45am | Free Cardio Tennis | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 9–10:00am | Free Vinyasa Yoga | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 9–10am | Free SwimFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
| 12–2pm | Free Pickleball | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 1–1:30pm | Free GRIT | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 4–4:45pm | Free Zumba | 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) |
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30–2pm | Skills for study: PG Coursework: Using GenAI tools responsibly as a UQ student | Online | Register for Skills for Study |
| 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) | Campbell Place | N/A |
| 11am–1:30pm | UQ Life Welcome to UQ BBQ | Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre | Register for the Welcome to UQ BBQ |
| 11am–3pm | Postgraduate Students: Grab & Go Hub (with the Association of Postgraduate Students (APS)) | APS Courtyard | N/A |
| 4–5:30pm | Trivia and Treats by the Employability Award | RedRoom | Register for Trivia and Treats |
Tuesday 28 July
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) |
| 8–8:45am | Free Cardio Tennis | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 12–12:45pm | Free Pilates | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 12–2pm | Free Badminton | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 1–1:45pm | Free Zumba | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 2–2:50pm | Free Reformer Pilates | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 5:30–6:20pm | Free Reformer Pilates | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 5:50–6:20pm | Free GRIT | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30–2pm | Skills for study: PG Coursework - Part 2: Planning and writing academic assignments | Online | Register for Skills for study P2 |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30–11:30am | Sharper Minds Taster Session | Workshop B, Physics Annexe (Building 6) | Register for Sharper Minds |
| 10am–2pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music) | Campbell Place | n/a |
| 11:15am–1:15pm | Create and Connect with Get Involved | Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre | Register for Create and Connect with Get Involved |
| 4–5:30pm | UQLife First Year Mixer | Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre | Register for the First Year Mixer |
| 4–7pm | Postgraduate Mixer by UQ Life and the Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) | Lakeside Cafe | Register for the UQ Life x APS Postgraduate Mixer |
Wednesday 29 July
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6–6:50am | 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 | Free Basketball | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 1–1:45pm | 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 |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30–9:30am | UQ Wellbeing International Student Breakfast | Student Central (Building 42) | TBC |
| 10am–2pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music) | Campbell Place | N/A |
| 11am–2pm | Clay Connections – Get Creative, Get Connected | Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre | N/A |
Thursday 30 July
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7-8am | Free AquaFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
| 7:15–7:45am | Free GRIT | |
| 8–8:45am | Free Cardio Tennis | UQ Sport Tennis Centre (Building 29) |
| 12–12:50pm | Free Reformer Pilates | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 1–1:45pm | Free Vin Yin Yoga | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 4–4:45pm | Free BodyAttack | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 4:30–5:20pm | Free Reformer Pilates | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 5:40–6:35pm | Free BODYPUMP | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3–4pm | Effective Listening and Notetaking Skills | Online | Register for Effective Listening and Notetaking Skills |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–2pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music) | Campbell Place | N/A |
| 11am–12:30pm | From Uni to Startup: Becoming Employable in Tech and AI | Online | Register for From Uni to Startup |
| 11:30am–1:30pm | Get Set Mixer (Get Set Mentors and Mentees) | Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre | Invite only |
| 1–2pm | HDR Coffee Catch-up | Patina Alumni Court | Register for HDR Coffee Catch-up |
| 5–7pm | Back to Study: Mature Aged And Returning to Study Students event | Room 273, Gobal Change Institute (Building 20) | Register for Back to Study |
Friday 31 July
UQ Sport events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9–10am | Free SwimFit | UQ Sport Aquatic Centre (Building 27) |
| 1–1:45pm | Free BODYPUMP | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 2– 2:50pm | Free Reformer Pilates | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 4:30–5:15pm | Free SHAPES | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
| 6:30–7:20pm | Free Reformer Pilates | UQ Sport Fitness Centre (Building 25) |
Social events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10am–2pm | UQ Life Welcome Hub (Freebies, snacks, music) | Campbell Place |
| 1pm–3pm | PostGrad Buddies with the Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) | APS Courtyard |
| 3:30–5pm | Volunteer Thank You with Get Involved | Red Room |
| 6–9pm | HDR Cocktail Night | Patina Alumni Court |