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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 for Undergraduates
UG JSAPP is a short program for commencing students. The one-day program covers a range of topics from academic expectations to study skills, essay writing, and time management strategies; everything you need to jumpstart your academic journey.
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, HABS, Med)
This a series of online workshops available to undergraduate and postgraduate students in HASS, BEL, HABS and MED 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.
Ten steps to better assignments
Reading strategies for university
Referencing well and avoiding plagiarism
Studying effectively at University
Effective listening and note-taking skills
Managing your time and study at university

8 Unique Wellbeing Programs

  • Peer Writing Project: Bring Your Draft

    Starts: 25 Mar 2025, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 25 Mar 2025, 11:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop A
    Bring your draft to a Student Writing Leader to help you improve the quality of your writing and address questions you might have.

  • Online - Linking Concepts in Your Writing

    Starts: 25 Mar 2025, 3:00 pm
    Finishes: 25 Mar 2025, 4:00 pm
    Remaining places: 390
    Effective writing utilises strategies and techniques to help your reader to understand your writing. This workshop focuses on improving coherence and cohesion in your writing.

  • Online - Getting Back on Track

    Starts: 26 Mar 2025, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 26 Mar 2025, 10:00 am
    Remaining places: 395
    This workshop focuses on strategies for getting back on track with your studies if your semester has not gone to plan

  • Online - Studying Effectively for Exams

    Starts: 26 Mar 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 26 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 392
    Studying for exams doesn't start in Study Week - it starts in week 1 of semester. This workshop focuses on effective learning techniques and strategies to ensure that you are well prepared for exams.

  • Online - Critically Reading a Scientific Paper

    Starts: 26 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 26 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm
    Remaining places: 387
    This workshop will outline the skills required to critically read and understand a scientific article.

  • Peer Writing Project: Bring Your Draft

    Starts: 26 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 26 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop A
    Bring your draft to a Student Writing Leader to help you improve the quality of your writing and address questions you might have.

  • PIP Success Reset: Rebuild your study habits

    Starts: 26 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 26 Mar 2025, 3:00 pm
    Join this session if you are interesting in developing good study habits.

  • Peer Writing Project: Bring Your Draft

    Starts: 27 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 27 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop A
    Bring your draft to a Student Writing Leader to help you improve the quality of your writing and address questions you might have.

  • Drop-in writing support: bring your draft

    Starts: 27 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 27 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Research consultation rm: 12A-L103
    These sessions are managed on a first-come first-served basis. Bookings are not required and you may need to wait while the learning adviser talks to other students.

  • Online - Preparing for exams in quantitative courses

    Starts: 27 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 27 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm
    Remaining places: 398
    Learn some strategies which will help you optimise your performance on quantitative questions in courses such as mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering and other STEMM courses.

  • Peer Writing Project: Bring Your Draft

    Starts: 28 Mar 2025, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 28 Mar 2025, 11:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop A
    Bring your draft to a Student Writing Leader to help you improve the quality of your writing and address questions you might have.

  • Online - Avoiding plagiarism through effective paraphrasing and synthesising sources

    Starts: 28 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 28 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm
    Remaining places: 393
    This workshop focusses on understanding how to use sources to build your argument/poition, understanding when, why and how to cite references in-text, and avoiding confusion and disruption to flow when citing multiple sources.

  • Online - First Steps in Research: # 3 - Planning and Drafting your Thesis:

    Starts: 31 Mar 2025, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 31 Mar 2025, 11:30 am
    Planning steps, PEEL, topic sentences, sign posting and linking

  • Online - FSR Planning and drafting your thesis

    Starts: 31 Mar 2025, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 31 Mar 2025, 11:30 am
    Remaining places: 394
    The First Steps in Research series of workshops guides you through the various steps involved in writing your first research thesis of some length.

  • Online - Studying Effectively for Exams

    Starts: 31 Mar 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 31 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 397
    Studying for exams doesn't start in Study Week - it starts in week 1 of semester. This workshop focuses on effective learning techniques and strategies to ensure that you are well prepared for exams.

  • Peer Writing Project: Bring Your Draft

    Starts: 31 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 31 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop A
    Bring your draft to a Student Writing Leader to help you improve the quality of your writing and address questions you might have.

  • Peer Writing Project: Bring Your Draft

    Starts: 1 Apr 2025, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 1 Apr 2025, 11:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop A
    Bring your draft to a Student Writing Leader to help you improve the quality of your writing and address questions you might have.

  • Online - Writing a Case Study

    Starts: 1 Apr 2025, 3:00 pm
    Finishes: 1 Apr 2025, 4:00 pm
    Remaining places: 399
    Case study assignments are common at university. Learn general guidelines on case study writing that you can adapt and apply to your own assignment tasks.

  • Online - Structuring Excellent Essays

    Starts: 2 Apr 2025, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 2 Apr 2025, 10:00 am
    Remaining places: 396
    This workshop takes the process approach to writing an essay. Effective planning is the first step to a clear and logically structured argument.

  • Online - Getting Back on Track

    Starts: 2 Apr 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 2 Apr 2025, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 399
    This workshop focuses on strategies for getting back on track with your studies if your semester has not gone to plan

  • Death, Dying, and Renewal Session 1

    Starts: 25 Mar 2025, 3:00 pm
    Finishes: 25 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 25
    This is a closed group format which means those that are registered from the start will be the only people attending through the three sessions. There is an expectation that if you wish to be part of the group that you also attend all three sessions.

  • Let's Talk About Loss

    Starts: 27 Mar 2025, 9:30 am
    Finishes: 27 Mar 2025, 11:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 33
    A support group looking to acknowledge, understand, and honour your experience of loss while also adapting to a changed life. Experienced UQ counsellors will help create safety and connections to process the underlying emotions unique to what you're feeling using the dual process model of grief.

  • Art for Wellbeing

    Starts: 27 Mar 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 27 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 31
    Art-based therapy uses a combination of art activities and verbal interaction to improve coping skills and promote well-being through the creative process.

  • Death, Dying, and Renewal Session 2

    Starts: 1 Apr 2025, 3:00 pm
    Finishes: 1 Apr 2025, 5:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 35
    This is a closed group format which means those that are registered from the start will be the only people attending through the three sessions. There is an expectation that if you wish to be part of the group that you also attend all three sessions.

  • Art & Psyche in Practice

    Starts: 2 Apr 2025, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 2 Apr 2025, 3:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 36
    For those that have attended an Intro to Art & Psyche, this is the practice group. Art-based therapy is applied to Internal Family Systems (IFS) to practice connecting with personality parts in the internal system. Each practice will help you to become more attuned to what needs to be expressed as it arises. Using art to engage parts is a process that strengthens the connection to them and build trust in your system.

  • Let's Talk About Loss

    Starts: 3 Apr 2025, 9:30 am
    Finishes: 3 Apr 2025, 11:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 35
    A support group looking to acknowledge, understand, and honour your experience of loss while also adapting to a changed life. Experienced UQ counsellors will help create safety and connections to process the underlying emotions unique to what you're feeling using the dual process model of grief.

  • Art for Wellbeing

    Starts: 3 Apr 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 3 Apr 2025, 1:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 35
    Art-based therapy uses a combination of art activities and verbal interaction to improve coping skills and promote well-being through the creative process.

  • Art & Psyche in Practice

    Starts: 9 Apr 2025, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 9 Apr 2025, 3:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 36
    For those that have attended an Intro to Art & Psyche, this is the practice group. Art-based therapy is applied to Internal Family Systems (IFS) to practice connecting with personality parts in the internal system. Each practice will help you to become more attuned to what needs to be expressed as it arises. Using art to engage parts is a process that strengthens the connection to them and build trust in your system.

  • Art for Wellbeing

    Starts: 10 Apr 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 10 Apr 2025, 1:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 36
    Art-based therapy uses a combination of art activities and verbal interaction to improve coping skills and promote well-being through the creative process.

  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 10 Apr 2025, 3:00 pm
    Finishes: 10 Apr 2025, 4:30 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 32
    Step-by-step you will develop the skills to work through the anxious reactions to an important personal project. This group is open to all who seek to develop greater focus and effectiveness in pushing past their performance anxiety.

  • Art & Psyche in Practice

    Starts: 16 Apr 2025, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 16 Apr 2025, 3:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 36
    For those that have attended an Intro to Art & Psyche, this is the practice group. Art-based therapy is applied to Internal Family Systems (IFS) to practice connecting with personality parts in the internal system. Each practice will help you to become more attuned to what needs to be expressed as it arises. Using art to engage parts is a process that strengthens the connection to them and build trust in your system.

  • Art for Wellbeing

    Starts: 17 Apr 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 17 Apr 2025, 1:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 36
    Art-based therapy uses a combination of art activities and verbal interaction to improve coping skills and promote well-being through the creative process.

  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 17 Apr 2025, 3:00 pm
    Finishes: 17 Apr 2025, 4:30 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 36
    Step-by-step you will develop the skills to work through the anxious reactions to an important personal project. This group is open to all who seek to develop greater focus and effectiveness in pushing past their performance anxiety.

  • Death, Dying, and Renewal Session 1

    Starts: 29 Apr 2025, 3:00 pm
    Finishes: 29 Apr 2025, 5:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 35
    This is a closed group format which means those that are registered from the start will be the only people attending through the three sessions. There is an expectation that if you wish to be part of the group that you also attend all three sessions.

  • Art & Psyche in Practice

    Starts: 30 Apr 2025, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 30 Apr 2025, 3:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 36
    For those that have attended an Intro to Art & Psyche, this is the practice group. Art-based therapy is applied to Internal Family Systems (IFS) to practice connecting with personality parts in the internal system. Each practice will help you to become more attuned to what needs to be expressed as it arises. Using art to engage parts is a process that strengthens the connection to them and build trust in your system.

  • Art for Wellbeing

    Starts: 1 May 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 1 May 2025, 1:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 36
    Art-based therapy uses a combination of art activities and verbal interaction to improve coping skills and promote well-being through the creative process.

  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 1 May 2025, 3:00 pm
    Finishes: 1 May 2025, 4:30 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 36
    Step-by-step you will develop the skills to work through the anxious reactions to an important personal project. This group is open to all who seek to develop greater focus and effectiveness in pushing past their performance anxiety.

  • Death, Dying, and Renewal Session 2

    Starts: 6 May 2025, 3:00 pm
    Finishes: 6 May 2025, 5:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 36
    This is a closed group format which means those that are registered from the start will be the only people attending through the three sessions. There is an expectation that if you wish to be part of the group that you also attend all three sessions.

  • Art & Psyche in Practice

    Starts: 7 May 2025, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 7 May 2025, 3:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 36
    For those that have attended an Intro to Art & Psyche, this is the practice group. Art-based therapy is applied to Internal Family Systems (IFS) to practice connecting with personality parts in the internal system. Each practice will help you to become more attuned to what needs to be expressed as it arises. Using art to engage parts is a process that strengthens the connection to them and build trust in your system.

  • Relationships 101 Session 1

    Starts: 7 May 2025, 3:00 pm
    Finishes: 7 May 2025, 5:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Building 6, WorkShop B
    Remaining places: 7
    Gain a deeper understanding into the experiences, ideas, values, beliefs that influence the quality of relationships you have.

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  • Cuppa and Careers + Professional Headshots (Dutton Park)

    Starts: 25 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 25 Mar 2025, 1:00 pm
    Venue: Dutton Park, Level 4 Interaction Space
    Remaining places: 19
    Are you unsure about where to seek career advice or how to kickstart your career development? Join us for a relaxed and friendly Cuppa and Career Session where you will get the chance to connect with fellow students and Careers and Employability Specialists.

  • Job Seeker Squad Session 3 - Study. Work. Life. Balance.

    Starts: 26 Mar 2025, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 26 Mar 2025, 10:45 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central - Edge Activation Space (Building 42)
    Remaining places: 27
    Work-life balance can be difficult to achieve, especially when you also have full- or part-time study. Join the Job Seeker Squad and learn how to achieve a healthy balance between the three. We will cover everything from essential time management skills, self-care tips and more - let’s colour code our calendars together!

  • Crafting your professional Resume and Cover Letter (Virtual)

    Starts: 28 Mar 2025, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 28 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 124
    Ready to make a lasting impression? Join us for an informative session where you’ll learn the essential elements of a winning resume and cover letter.

  • Job Seeker Squad Session 4 - The A-Z of Cover Letters

    Starts: 2 Apr 2025, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 2 Apr 2025, 10:45 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central - Edge Activation Space (Building 42)
    Remaining places: 25
    Impress any employer by enhancing your cover letter with the Job Seeker Squad. We will offer helpful techniques and advice to set you apart from the competition. This session includes a step-by-step checklist for you to take home as well as a new and improved cover letter!

  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus)

    Starts: 2 Apr 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 2 Apr 2025, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 31
    Short on time but career focused? Drop by for quick chat or join us for an express workshop!

  • Job Seeker Squad Session 5 - Deep Dive into Interviews  

    Starts: 9 Apr 2025, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 9 Apr 2025, 10:45 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central - Edge Activation Space (Building 42)
    Remaining places: 26
    Join the Job Seeker Squad as we guide you through the ins and outs of interviews. We will provide valuable tips and advice on how to tackle different interview formats, ensuring you're prepared to ace each one!

  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus) (cancelled)

    Starts: 9 Apr 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 9 Apr 2025, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 40
    Short on time but career focused? Drop by for quick chat or join us for an express workshop!

  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus)

    Starts: 30 Apr 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 30 Apr 2025, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 37
    Short on time but career focused? Drop by for quick chat or join us for an express workshop!

  • Resume Reviews

    Starts: 7 May 2025, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 7 May 2025, 11:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Andrew Liveris Bld (46), Room 242/243
    Remaining places: 17
    Make your resume and application stand out!

  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus)

    Starts: 14 May 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 14 May 2025, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 37
    Short on time but career focused? Drop by for quick chat or join us for an express workshop!

  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus)

    Starts: 21 May 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 21 May 2025, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 39
    Short on time but career focused? Drop by for quick chat or join us for an express workshop!

  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus)

    Starts: 4 Jun 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 4 Jun 2025, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 39
    Short on time but career focused? Drop by for quick chat or join us for an express workshop!

  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus)

    Starts: 11 Jun 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 11 Jun 2025, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 40
    Short on time but career focused? Drop by for quick chat or join us for an express workshop!

  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus)

    Starts: 18 Jun 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 18 Jun 2025, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 40
    Short on time but career focused? Drop by for quick chat or join us for an express workshop!

  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus)

    Starts: 2 Jul 2025, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 2 Jul 2025, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 40
    Short on time but career focused? Drop by for quick chat or join us for an express workshop!

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