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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 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

  • ADHD group coaching - Week 8 (Wednesday)

    Starts: 17 Apr 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 17 Apr 2024, 11:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Remaining places: 26
    ADHD group coaching is a relaxed group study program facilitated by UQ Student Services to help you learn management strategies and develop connections.

  • 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: 385
    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.

  • Group work - strategies for working together effectively

    Starts: 18 Apr 2024, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 18 Apr 2024, 1:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-223 Workshop A
    Remaining places: 20
    Effective group work in the university context

  • 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.

  • ADHD group coaching - Week 8 (Friday)

    Starts: 19 Apr 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 19 Apr 2024, 10:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Remaining places: 29
    ADHD group coaching is a relaxed group study program facilitated by UQ Student Services to help you learn management strategies and develop connections.

  • 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: 362
    The First Steps in Research series of workshops guides you through the various steps involved in writing your first research thesis of some length.

  • ADHD group coaching - Week 9 (Wednesday)

    Starts: 24 Apr 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 24 Apr 2024, 11:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Remaining places: 28
    ADHD group coaching is a relaxed group study program facilitated by UQ Student Services to help you learn management strategies and develop connections.

  • Online - Studying Effectively at University

    Starts: 24 Apr 2024, 2:00 pm
    Finishes: 24 Apr 2024, 3:00 pm
    Remaining places: 384
    Learning at university requires particular skills. This workshop explores some effective ways to learn, recall and apply course content within the university context.

  • ADHD group coaching - Week 9 (Friday)

    Starts: 26 Apr 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 26 Apr 2024, 10:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Remaining places: 29
    ADHD group coaching is a relaxed group study program facilitated by UQ Student Services to help you learn management strategies and develop connections.

  • ADHD group coaching - Week 10 (Wednesday)

    Starts: 1 May 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 1 May 2024, 11:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Remaining places: 28
    ADHD group coaching is a relaxed group study program facilitated by UQ Student Services to help you learn management strategies and develop connections.

  • Online - Avoiding plagiarism through effective paraphrasing and synthesising sources

    Starts: 1 May 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 1 May 2024, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 397
    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: 2 May 2024, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 2 May 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.

  • ADHD group coaching - Week 10 (Friday)

    Starts: 3 May 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 3 May 2024, 10:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Remaining places: 30
    ADHD group coaching is a relaxed group study program facilitated by UQ Student Services to help you learn management strategies and develop connections.

  • Online - Studying Effectively for Exams

    Starts: 3 May 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 3 May 2024, 12:00 pm
    Remaining places: 395
    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.

  • ADHD group coaching - Week 11 (Wednesday)

    Starts: 8 May 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 8 May 2024, 11:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Remaining places: 28
    ADHD group coaching is a relaxed group study program facilitated by UQ Student Services to help you learn management strategies and develop connections.

  • Drop-in writing support: bring your draft

    Starts: 9 May 2024, 1:00 pm
    Finishes: 9 May 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.

  • ADHD group coaching - Week 11 (Friday)

    Starts: 10 May 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 10 May 2024, 10:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Remaining places: 30
    ADHD group coaching is a relaxed group study program facilitated by UQ Student Services to help you learn management strategies and develop connections.

  • Online - Preparing for exams in quantitative courses

    Starts: 14 May 2024, 3:00 pm
    Finishes: 14 May 2024, 4:00 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 - Managing Exam Stress

    Starts: 15 May 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 15 May 2024, 11:00 am
    Remaining places: 392
    Strategies and approaches to dealing with stress associated with exams

  • ADHD group coaching - Week 12 (Wednesday)

    Starts: 15 May 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 15 May 2024, 11:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), 06-216 Workshop B
    Remaining places: 28
    ADHD group coaching is a relaxed group study program facilitated by UQ Student Services to help you learn management strategies and develop connections.

  • 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: 466
    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: 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.

  • 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: 0
    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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  • 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: 14
    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: 19
    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: 0
    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!

  • Preparing for your next role workshop (St Lucia)

    Starts: 29 Apr 2024, 10:00 am
    Finishes: 29 Apr 2024, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), Workshop B
    Remaining places: 40
    Are you keen to make the most out of your next opportunity? For volunteering, paid employment or any experience in between, in this interactive workshop you will learn about strategies to get the most out of your next experience. 

  • Resume Reviews 9:30-9:45am

    Starts: 30 Apr 2024, 9:30 am
    Finishes: 30 Apr 2024, 9:45 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Global Change Institute Building (20), Room 273
    Remaining places: 4
    Make your Resume and application stand out!

  • Resume Reviews 9:50-10:05am

    Starts: 30 Apr 2024, 9:50 am
    Finishes: 30 Apr 2024, 10:05 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Global Change Institute Building (20), Room 273
    Remaining places: 6
    Make your Resume and application stand out!

  • Resume Reviews 10:10 -10:25am

    Starts: 30 Apr 2024, 10:10 am
    Finishes: 30 Apr 2024, 10:25 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Global Change Institute Building (20), Room 273
    Remaining places: 8
    Make your Resume and application stand out!

  • Resume Reviews 10:30-10:45am

    Starts: 30 Apr 2024, 10:30 am
    Finishes: 30 Apr 2024, 10:45 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Global Change Institute Building (20), Room 273
    Remaining places: 8
    Make your Resume and application stand out!

  • Resume Reviews 11:10-11:25am

    Starts: 30 Apr 2024, 11:10 am
    Finishes: 30 Apr 2024, 11:25 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Global Change Institute Building (20), Room 273
    Remaining places: 7
    Make your Resume and application stand out!

  • 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: 22
    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: 23
    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 8: Navigating Interviews

    Starts: 7 May 2024, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 7 May 2024, 12:30 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central - Edge Activation Space (Building 42)
    Remaining places: 5
    Join the Job seeker squad as we coach you through the ins-and-outs of interviews. We will give tips and advice on how to approach the different types of interviews so no matter what kind you can nail each one!

  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus, Session 1)

    Starts: 8 May 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 8 May 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: 8 May 2024, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 8 May 2024, 12:00 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Student Central Building 42
    Remaining places: 23
    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.

  • Scholarship Application Workshop (St Lucia)

    Starts: 14 May 2024, 12:00 pm
    Finishes: 14 May 2024, 1:30 pm
    Venue: St Lucia, Physics Annexe (6), Workshop B
    Remaining places: 33
    Do you want to support in preparing your Scholarship application? Register now for this workshop that will support you in the process.

  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus, Session 1)

    Starts: 15 May 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 15 May 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: 15 May 2024, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 15 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.

  • Interviewing for a new role

    Starts: 17 May 2024, 9:00 am
    Finishes: 17 May 2024, 11:00 am
    Venue: St Lucia, Sir Llew Edwards Building (14), Room 217
    Remaining places: 69
    Practice for your upcoming interview

  • Cuppa & Careers (St Lucia Campus, Session 1)

    Starts: 22 May 2024, 11:00 am
    Finishes: 22 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: 22 May 2024, 11:30 am
    Finishes: 22 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.

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