Workshops

Student Services runs 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.

Register below

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' 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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

8 Unique Wellbeing Programs

  • Online - Getting Back on Track

    Starts: 20 Mar 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 20 Mar 2024, 10:00 am
    Remaining places: 379
    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: 20 Mar 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 20 Mar 2024, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 378
    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: 21 Mar 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 21 Mar 2024, 11:00 am
    Remaining places: 387
    This workshop will outline the skills required to critically read and understand a scientific article.
  • Online- Avoiding plagiarism through effective paraphrasing and synthesising sources

    Starts: 21 Mar 2024, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 21 Mar 2024, 1:30 pm
    Remaining places: 384
    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.
  • Drop-in writing support: bring your draft

    Starts: 21 Mar 2024, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 21 Mar 2024, 2:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Duhig North Central Library (12), 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: 22 Mar 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 22 Mar 2024, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 397
    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.
  • Online - FSR Planning and drafting your thesis

    Starts: 25 Mar 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 25 Mar 2024, 11:30 am
    Remaining places: 352
    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: 25 Mar 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 25 Mar 2024, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 390
    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 - Writing a Case Study

    Starts: 26 Mar 2024, 3:00 pm
    Finishes: 26 Mar 2024, 4:00 pm
    Remaining places: 394
    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: 27 Mar 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 27 Mar 2024, 10:00 am
    Remaining places: 395
    This workshop takes the process approach to writing an essay. Effective planning is the first step to a clear and logically structured argument.
  • Online - Writing a Critical Review

    Starts: 28 Mar 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 28 Mar 2024, 11:00 am
    Remaining places: 395
    The focus of this workshop is to help you to understand the requirements of writing a critical review.
  • Online - Getting Back on Track

    Starts: 28 Mar 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 28 Mar 2024, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 396
    This workshop focuses on strategies for getting back on track with your studies if your semester has not gone to plan
  • Drop-in writing support: bring your draft

    Starts: 28 Mar 2024, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 28 Mar 2024, 2:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Duhig North Central Library (12), 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 - Getting Back on Track

    Starts: 9 Apr 2024, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 9 Apr 2024, 2:00 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
  • Online - Referencing Well and Avoiding Plagiarism

    Starts: 11 Apr 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 11 Apr 2024, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 397
    Effective referencing techniques are an essential part of academic writing. Learning these techniques will help you manage your assignments and research tasks without plagiarising. In this workshop you will be introduced to the nature and causes of plagiarism and effective strategies to prevent it.
  • Drop-in writing support: bring your draft

    Starts: 11 Apr 2024, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 11 Apr 2024, 2:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Research consultation room 12A - L103 Central Library
    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 - Avoiding plagiarism through effective paraphrasing and synthesising sources

    Starts: 17 Apr 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 17 Apr 2024, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 399
    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.
  • Drop-in writing support: bring your draft

    Starts: 18 Apr 2024, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 18 Apr 2024, 2:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Duhig North Central Library (12), 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 - FSR Refining our thesis through editing and proofreading

    Starts: 22 Apr 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 22 Apr 2024, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 361
    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 at University

    Starts: 24 Apr 2024, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 24 Apr 2024, 3:00 pm
    Remaining places: 398
    Learning at university requires particular skills. This workshop explores some effective ways to learn, recall and apply course content within the university context.
  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 20 Feb 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 28 May 2024, 10:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-223 Workshop A
    Remaining places: 469
    Learn practical skills and strategies derived from various therapies to reduce the impact performance anxiety has on your journey to success.
  • Relationships 101 - Session 3

    Starts: 21 Mar 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 21 Mar 2024, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Gain a deeper understanding into the experiences, ideas, values, beliefs that influence the quality of relationships you have.
  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 26 Mar 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 26 Mar 2024, 10:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-223 Workshop A
    Remaining places: 33
    Learn practical skills and strategies derived from various therapies to reduce the impact performance anxiety has on your journey to success.
  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 2 Apr 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 2 Apr 2024, 10:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-223 Workshop A
    Remaining places: 33
    Learn practical skills and strategies derived from various therapies to reduce the impact performance anxiety has on your journey to success.
  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 9 Apr 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 9 Apr 2024, 10:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-223 Workshop A
    Remaining places: 33
    Learn practical skills and strategies derived from various therapies to reduce the impact performance anxiety has on your journey to success.
  • Bye Social Anxiety - Session 1

    Starts: 9 Apr 2024, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 9 Apr 2024, 1:30 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Remaining places: 8
    Understand and manage your social anxiety.
  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 16 Apr 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 16 Apr 2024, 10:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-223 Workshop A
    Remaining places: 33
    Learn practical skills and strategies derived from various therapies to reduce the impact performance anxiety has on your journey to success.
  • Bye Social Anxiety - Session 2

    Starts: 16 Apr 2024, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 16 Apr 2024, 1:30 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Understand and manage your social anxiety.
  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 23 Apr 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 23 Apr 2024, 10:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-223 Workshop A
    Remaining places: 33
    Learn practical skills and strategies derived from various therapies to reduce the impact performance anxiety has on your journey to success.
  • Bye Social Anxiety - Session 3

    Starts: 23 Apr 2024, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 23 Apr 2024, 1:30 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Understand and manage your social anxiety.
  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 30 Apr 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 30 Apr 2024, 10:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-223 Workshop A
    Remaining places: 33
    Learn practical skills and strategies derived from various therapies to reduce the impact performance anxiety has on your journey to success.
  • Relationships 101 - Session 1

    Starts: 2 May 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 2 May 2024, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Remaining places: 14
    Gain a deeper understanding into the experiences, ideas, values, beliefs that influence the quality of relationships you have.
  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 7 May 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 7 May 2024, 10:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-223 Workshop A
    Remaining places: 33
    Learn practical skills and strategies derived from various therapies to reduce the impact performance anxiety has on your journey to success.
  • Relationships 101 - Session 2

    Starts: 9 May 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 9 May 2024, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Gain a deeper understanding into the experiences, ideas, values, beliefs that influence the quality of relationships you have.
  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 14 May 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 14 May 2024, 10:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-223 Workshop A
    Remaining places: 33
    Learn practical skills and strategies derived from various therapies to reduce the impact performance anxiety has on your journey to success.
  • Relationships 101 - Session 3

    Starts: 16 May 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 16 May 2024, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Gain a deeper understanding into the experiences, ideas, values, beliefs that influence the quality of relationships you have.
  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 21 May 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 21 May 2024, 10:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-223 Workshop A
    Remaining places: 33
    Learn practical skills and strategies derived from various therapies to reduce the impact performance anxiety has on your journey to success.
  • Pushing Past Performance Anxiety

    Starts: 28 May 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 28 May 2024, 10:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-223 Workshop A
    Remaining places: 33
    Learn practical skills and strategies derived from various therapies to reduce the impact performance anxiety has on your journey to success.

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  • Careers 101 Program

    Starts: 12 Mar 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 12 Mar 2024, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Global Change Institute Building (20), 275
    Remaining places: 18
    Do you have no idea where to start in your career journey? Would you like help to get started and set yourself up for success? Then register for this four-week Careers 101 Program.
  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus, Session 1)

    Starts: 20 Mar 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 20 Mar 2024, 11:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 0
    Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from the Careers team.
  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus, Session 2)

    Starts: 20 Mar 2024, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 20 Mar 2024, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 8
    Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from the Careers team.
  • Corporate Survival Tips with Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand - Industry Talks 2

    Starts: 20 Mar 2024, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 20 Mar 2024, 1:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central - Edge Activation Space (Building 42)
    Remaining places: 15
    Connect with members from Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand as they share their tips on Corporate Survival.
  • Cuppa & Careers (Dutton Park Campus, Session 1)

    Starts: 22 Mar 2024, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 22 Mar 2024, 1:30 pm
    Venue: Dutton Park, 0870-4002 PACE INNER SPACE
    Remaining places: 24
    Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from the Careers team.
  • Cuppa & Careers (Dutton Park Campus, Session 2)

    Starts: 22 Mar 2024, 1:30 pm
    Finishes: 22 Mar 2024, 2:00 pm
    Venue: Dutton Park, 0870-4002 PACE INNER SPACE
    Remaining places: 25
    Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from the Careers team.
  • Job Seeker Squad Session 4 - Enhancing Employability at UQ

    Starts: 26 Mar 2024, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 26 Mar 2024, 12:30 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central - Edge Activation Space (Building 42)
    Remaining places: 18
    Join the Job Seeker Squad as we take you through making the most out of your time at UQ. Discover the many opportunities available to you and gain valuable experience that is sure to impress your future employers. From clubs and societies to research opportunities and volunteering – we will cover it all!
  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus, Session 1)

    Starts: 27 Mar 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 27 Mar 2024, 11:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 18
    Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from the Careers team.
  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus, Session 2)

    Starts: 27 Mar 2024, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 27 Mar 2024, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 21
    Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from the Careers team.
  • Communicating your Capabilities with Q Shelter - Industry Talks 3

    Starts: 27 Mar 2024, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 27 Mar 2024, 1:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central - Edge Activation Space (Building 42)
    Remaining places: 17
    Connect with members from Q Shelter as they share their tips on Communicating your capabilities.
  • Job Seeker Squad Session 5 - Finding Your Ideal Internship

    Starts: 9 Apr 2024, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 9 Apr 2024, 12:15 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central - Edge Activation Space (Building 42)
    Remaining places: 13
    Join the Job Seeker Squad as we take you through making the most out of your time at UQ. Discover the many opportunities available to you and gain valuable experience that is sure to impress your future employers. From clubs and societies to research opportunities and volunteering – we will cover it all!
  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus, Session 1)

    Starts: 10 Apr 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 10 Apr 2024, 11:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 24
    Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from the Careers team.
  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus, Session 2)

    Starts: 10 Apr 2024, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 10 Apr 2024, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 25
    Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from the Careers team.
  • Tips for Standing Out in Interviews with Hilti - Industry Talks 4

    Starts: 10 Apr 2024, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 10 Apr 2024, 1:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central - Edge Activation Space (Building 42)
    Remaining places: 8
    Connect with members from Hilti as they share their tips for standing out in Interviews
  • Job Seeker Squad Session 6 - Job Searching

    Starts: 16 Apr 2024, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 16 Apr 2024, 12:15 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central - Edge Activation Space (Building 42)
    Remaining places: 19
    Struggling to search for your ideal job? Don’t worry, the Job Seeker Squad has got you covered! In this session we will give you all the best resources, tips on how to best utilize job seeking platforms and more to find your perfect position.
  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus, Session 1)

    Starts: 17 Apr 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 17 Apr 2024, 11:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 24
    Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from the Careers team.
  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus, Session 2)

    Starts: 17 Apr 2024, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 17 Apr 2024, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 25
    Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from the Careers team.
  • Job Seeker Squad Session 7 - How To: Resume and Cover Letter

    Starts: 23 Apr 2024, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 23 Apr 2024, 12:30 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central - Edge Activation Space (Building 42)
    Remaining places: 14
    Impress any employer by enhancing your resume and 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 guide and checklist for you to take home as well as a new and improved resume!
  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus, Session 1)

    Starts: 1 May 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 1 May 2024, 11:30 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 25
    Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from the Careers team.
  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus, Session 2)

    Starts: 1 May 2024, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 1 May 2024, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 25
    Are you curious about Careers and want to know where and how to seek Career advice? Not sure where to start in your Career development? Then join us for a Cuppa and connect with other students and members from the Careers team.