Herston 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.
Herston events
Monday 27 July
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30–2pm | Skills for study: Postgraduate 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 |
Tuesday 28 July
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30–2pm | Skills for study: Postgrad Coursework - Part 2: Planning and writing academic assignments | Online | Register for Skills for study P2 |
Wednesday 29 July
Study skills and getting started at uni
| Time | Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30am–1pm | Welcome to Herston | Outside Cafe Dose | Register for Welcome to Herston |
| 12:15–1:15pm | Library Tour | Outside Cafe Dose | Register for Library Tour |
Thursday 30 July
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 |
| 5–7pm | Postgraduate Mixer with UQ Life and the Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) | Outside Cafe Dose | Register for the Postgraduate Mixer |