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Workshops

Explore a range of workshops and sessions aimed at helping you improve your academic, life and wellbeing skills. From creating a budget to HDR support, there is something for all ages and academic stages.

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Compulsory orientation workshops

The below sessions are compulsory for international students at St Lucia and Herston. Getting started is highly recommended for new domestic students
Getting Started workshops
'Getting Started' will help you make a smooth transition to campus life and includes essential information you need to get settled in and off to a good start. Gain practical information about: important dates, finding your way around campus, connecting to other UQ students, and support services available.
Safety in Australia
This workshop has tips on keeping safe while living in Australia - on, and off, campus. In this session you will find out about: Personal safety on campus Keeping safe at home, on the roads, and when you are out, Surviving Australian beaches, Animals to be aware of, Protecting yourself from scams, And more!

Skills for Study Suite: Increase your learning potential

The Skills for Study Suite of programs is offered at the beginning of each semester. Each program is designed to develop the skills beneficial for academic study, and to help build confidence for the semester ahead. Click on the links below to explore what is available and to register to attend.
Jumpstart
JumpStart is a one-day transition program designed to help commencing students feel prepared and connected before the semester begins. The program focuses on building confidence in navigating university systems, understanding academic expectations, and fostering a sense of belonging within the UQ community.
Skills for Study: Postgraduate Coursework
SFS: PG Coursework is a short program for students returning to academic study. The aim of the program is to introduce the expectations of post-graduate study and the skills that will contribute to academic success, including referencing, critical thinking, and writing techniques.
Skills for study: Writing (HASS, BEL & HMBS)
This a series of online workshops available to undergraduate and postgraduate students in HASS, BEL and HMBS faculties. This hands-on writing program builds on critical thinking, reading, and writing strategies introduced in O-Week workshops and in Skills for study: Postgraduate Coursework. It is also recommended for students in their second or later semesters.
Skills for study: STEMM (Sci, EAIT, Eng, Med)
The Skills for study: STEMM is a series of online workshops available to all postgraduate and undergraduate coursework students in Science, EAIT, HABS and MED. This program is suitable for both new and continuing students.
ADHD Coaching
Join these weekly sessions to connect with other students who identify as living with ADHD and share ideas and experiences. The aim of these sessions is to develop the skills to manage academic studies and student life.
First Steps in Research: Honours/Masters Thesis Writing Support Program
This program consists of four workshops delivered across the semester for students writing their Honours or Masters Thesis. You will gain a good understanding of the various steps involved in producing a research thesis of some length.

Study Skills Workshops

Study skills workshops are held at various times throughout the semester and are designed to help you develop your academic skills. If you are a new student, we recommend getting started with a workshop in Orientation week so that you can get off to a great start.
PIP Success Reset: rebuild your study habits
Enhance your learning with AI
Drop-in sessions
Planning and writing assignments that work
Study Smarter: techniques that work
Mastering your exams

Upcoming workshops

  • Online - Studying Effectively in SWOTVAC

    Starts: 1 Jun 2026, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 1 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
    Remaining places: 389
    This workshop outlines methods for making the most of revision during SWOTVAC.

  • Online - Managing Exam Stress

    Starts: 5 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 5 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 398
    Join this workshop to look at different ways of understanding and managing the stress associated with exam revision and taking exams.

  • Online - An introduction to essay writing for international students

    Starts: 23 Jun 2026, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 23 Jun 2026, 11:30 am
    Remaining places: 88
    Join this workshop if you want to develop your understanding of essay writing in the Australian university context.

  • Online - PIP Success Reset: Rebuild your study habits

    Starts: 23 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 23 Jun 2026, 3:00 pm
    Remaining places: 395
    Join this session if you are interested in developing good study habits or if you have received a PIP notification.

  • Reflective Writing

    Starts: 24 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 24 Jun 2026, 1:15 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Steele Building 3-309
    Remaining places: 40
    Join this workshop to learn about the DIEP framework for writing reflective texts.

  • Productive and ethical use of Generative AI tools as a student

    Starts: 25 Jun 2026, 9:45 am
    Finishes: 25 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Andrew N. Liveris Building, Andrew Liveris Bld (46), Room 342
    Remaining places: 50
    Learn ways you can ethically and productively work with AI tools as a student.

  • Online - PIP Success Reset: Rebuild your study habits

    Starts: 29 Jun 2026, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 29 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
    Remaining places: 400
    Join this session if you are interested in developing good study habits or if you have received a PIP notification.

  • Using EndNote as a tool to support academic writing

    Starts: 29 Jun 2026, 11:45 am
    Finishes: 29 Jun 2026, 1:15 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Andrew N. Liveris Building, Room 242/243
    Remaining places: 45
    Join this workshop to learn how to use Endnote to organise your sources as you write.

  • Online - Managing your reading load for coursework students

    Starts: 29 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 29 Jun 2026, 3:30 pm
    Remaining places: 397
    Join this workshop to develop your reading strategies and understand how to approach reading for coursework

  • Online - Study strategies for a successful semester

    Starts: 1 Jul 2026, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 1 Jul 2026, 2:00 pm
    Remaining places: 398
    This workshop will provide you with some strategies for organising your time and studying effectively. It will highlight the objectives of academic study and how best to achieve those objectives.

  • Introductions and discussions in research writing

    Starts: 2 Jul 2026, 9:45 am
    Finishes: 2 Jul 2026, 11:15 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Priestley Building (67), 67-343, Priestley Building, Collaborative
    Remaining places: 35
    Join this workshop if you are an MPhil or PhD candidate interested in developing your writing skills.

  • Expectations of academic writing: Introductions and conclusions

    Starts: 2 Jul 2026, 9:45 am
    Finishes: 2 Jul 2026, 11:15 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Andrew N. Liveris Building, Andrew Liveris Bld (46), Room 242
    Remaining places: 38
    Join this workshop to learn how to write an introduction and conclusion for coursework assignments.

  • Expectations of academic writing: Academic style

    Starts: 2 Jul 2026, 11:45 am
    Finishes: 2 Jul 2026, 1:15 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Andrew N. Liveris Building, Andrew Liveris Bld (46), Room 242
    Remaining places: 38
    Join this workshop to learn how to write in 'academic style'.

  • Time and study management for coursework students

    Starts: 6 Jul 2026, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 6 Jul 2026, 1:15 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Richards Biulding (5), 05-213, Richards Building, Learning Theatre
    Remaining places: 40
    This workshop aims to help you to manage life, work and university commitments. It provides information and practical strategies to help you budget time and prioritise tasks. It also focuses on techniques for maintaining focus and avoiding procrastination.

  • Online - Managing Your Time and Study at University

    Starts: 7 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 7 Jul 2026, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 399
    This workshop introduces techniques that can help you to keep on top of your workload and manage procrastination

  • Online - PIP Success Reset: Rebuild your study habits

    Starts: 8 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 8 Jul 2026, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 400
    Join this session if you are interested in developing good study habits or if you have received a PIP notification.

  • Drafting and editing for clarity and cohesion in academic writing

    Starts: 9 Jul 2026, 9:45 am
    Finishes: 9 Jul 2026, 11:15 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Andrew N. Liveris Building, 46-442 Andrew N. Liveris Building
    Remaining places: 20
    Join this workshop to learn some techniques for ensuring that your academic writing has logic and flow.

  • Generative AI: Using to AI to edit your work responsibly

    Starts: 10 Jul 2026, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 10 Jul 2026, 10:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Andrew N. Liveris Building, Andrew Liveris Bld (46), Room 242
    Remaining places: 30
    Learn ways you can ethically and productively work with AI tools to edit your writing.

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

    Starts: 10 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 10 Jul 2026, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 197
    Join this workshop to understand the fundamentals of working with generative AI tools for university learning. This beginner-friendly workshop shows you how to use GenAI ethically and effectively to support study, research, and assessment.

  • Online - Study strategies for a successful semester

    Starts: 13 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 13 Jul 2026, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 398
    This workshop will provide you with some strategies for organising your time and studying effectively. It will highlight the objectives of academic study and how best to achieve those objectives.

  • Art for Wellbeing - A Place to Rest

    Starts: 1 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 1 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Art-based therapy uses a combination of art activities and verbal interaction to improve coping skills and promote well-being through the creative process.

  • Mindfulness Inside and Out

    Starts: 2 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 2 Jun 2026, 3:30 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 29
    This workshop outlines methods for making the most of revision during SWOTVAC.

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  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus)

    Starts: 3 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 3 Jun 2026, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 0
    Short on time but career focused? Drop by for quick chat or join us for an express workshop!

  • Recruitment Essentials Day S1 2026 (St Lucia - Winter Break)

    Starts: 25 Jun 2026, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 25 Jun 2026, 3:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Andrew N. Liveris Building, Room 242/243
    Remaining places: 116
    Recruitment Essentials Day is here to give you the skills you need to get started in applying for jobs!

  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus)

    Starts: 1 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 1 Jul 2026, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 5
    Short on time but career focused? Drop by for quick chat or join us for an express workshop!

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