Study 101: Preparing For Your Exams 

No cramming! Yes, really     This might sound silly and counterproductive to the hectic rollercoaster that is exam block, but it’s true. Studying in intervals of around 25-minute increments with 5-10 minutes in between is far more beneficial than studying for hours on end without a rest.   This type of distribution of studying over time […]

Exam FAQs

If I forget my student ID card, am I still able to enter the exam room?  As a student, you must have a valid current student ID card. If you don’t have your student ID, you can get a temporary id card from Student Central before your exam so long as you have a photograph already […]

Stand Up Against Street Harassment

Stand Up is a training program designed to help prevent street harassment and build safe, inclusive spaces. Something that is of utmost importance at the University of Queensland, we want to create a safe campus for everyone. L’Oréal Paris and Plan International Australia are coming together to host a FREE panel discussion and in-person training […]

Ricky Lee UQU President 2023

G’Day, my name is Richard (Ricky), and I’m honoured to serve as your Union President for 2023. As a Global Change Scholar and PhD candidate at the School of Education, I believe in harnessing students’ experience to drive progress, and make the University a better place. In 2023, mental health and wellbeing is a top […]

Emily Searle UQU President Overview 2022

You may be thinking that Spotify has the most highly anticipated end of year wrap up, but you would be wrong – mine is. 2022 brought with it some dramatic ups and downs. We had a chaotic start to the year with the floods that evicted thousands of students from their homes, left hundreds without […]

Elias Blanch Student Executive Overview 2022

Hi for the final time from Elias, This year has been busy! We have done a range of things from Disability Room improvement, advocacy, casual events and workshops to two semester-long Auslan courses.  Disability Room: The collective’s room has gone through several updates this year, after moving rooms last year we had the massive task […]

Greta Simpson Student Executive Overview 2022

It has been a big year for the Women’s Collective, so I thought I’d share a little of what we got up to this year! We started off the year with multiple stalls focusing on STI awareness and prevention, giving out condoms and other contraceptive products. We also ensured these resources were available at the […]

Budget-Friendly Sustainability: Uni Student Edition

Being sustainable doesn’t have to mean wearing $300 staple wardrobe pieces, purchasing only organic produce from a local market every weekend, and biking everywhere. Incorporating more sustainable habits can be accessible for the everyday student, and any effort made makes a difference! Here are some ways you can reduce your impact as a university student […]

UQU’s Response to Flood Affected Students

The UQ Union has been here for students during the recent Brisbane flooding. Even before the campus was fully open, we sprung into action, assessing the damage, and putting students in touch with peers who could help. This assisted in bringing volunteers to those in need of assistance. When a UQ student posted a GoFundme […]

Why You Should Join a UQU Club or Society

Clubs and Societies are a great way to make the most of your university experience and boost your social life. We currently have over 220 Clubs and Societies, which host over 4,500 events each year for 29,000 members across Gatton, Herston and St Lucia campus. There are a variety of types of clubs consisting of:   […]

Declutter Your Life

Clutter and disorganisation can contribute to stress and anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. Studies have shown that clutter can also reduce our ability to focus on a task. Decluttering can help you feel more relaxed and improve your sense of well-being. However, it is important to do it one step at a time to avoid burnout […]

UQIC Clubs & Societies Executive Overview 2021

2021 was an exciting year for us involved with UQIC as we had the freedom to spread our wings and reach out to players who might not have heard of Interfaculty Competitions before. We wanted to find new students who were either entering university for their first year, or anybody who might not be exposed […]

Anxiety with Graduating: Dealing With The Unknown

So you’re finally at the end of your degree. You’ve spent years working towards this, countless hours have been poured into your assessments, and now you’re about to enter the working world with a qualification and a new beginning to your career prospects. But for some, it can be stressful or cause anxiety – as studying and a university lifestyle has become a comfortable […]

Elias Blanch Student Executive Overview 2021

This year has been amazing, I adored getting to be a part of the brilliant UQU student executive team this year. My role this year was representing the UQ Union Queer Collective and facilitating anything they want to do, with my primary goal of making the collective welcoming, inclusive and safe to current and new […]

Queer Collective Portfolio End Of Year 2021 Overview

Read Elias’ Student Executive Overview here. That semester sure did drag out a bit, but we still had a tone of fun! We started off with some of our favourite events, a welcome picnic on the grassy knoll, a stall at both St Lucia and Gatton Market Day, and a pop-up stall at the Science […]

Women’s Collective Portfolio End Of Year 2021 Overview

The Women’s Collective is an autonomous group run through the UQ Union that any student who identifies as female or non-binary is automatically a member of – no joining fee. The Collective host’s meetings, puts on events and exists to advocate against gendered discrimination at UQ. We hold UQ to account when necessary and provide […]

Homey Houseplants: Easy Care, Beginner-Friendly Plants For Your Home

Many people these days are surrounded by the concrete jungle and urbanisation – with more high-rise apartments, smaller blocks of land, and smaller gardens. As well as this, with most people spending about 90% of their lives indoors (particularly with lockdowns and isolation), our exposure to greenery and nature has been reduced drastically. Unfortunately – […]

Cheap and Free Self-Care

Practicing self-care has been proven to be a proactive, holistic, and personalised approach to the promotion of health and wellbeing in individuals. It’s a great way to make time for yourself and de-stress. And you don’t have to spend much for it (yes, we’re looking at you retail therapy people). Here are some recco’s for […]

How To Build a Bedtime Routine

Recent studies have shown that about one third of students have insufficient sleep (less than 6.5 hours), and almost two thirds have a perception of not getting enough sleep. Lack of quality sleep can come from a variety of factors – such as trying to balance a study/work/social life balance, living in a share home, […]