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The weird and the wonderful: UQ clubs and societies
With over 190+ clubs and societies affiliated with UQ Union there really is something for everyone!
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Top tips to de-stress during exam block
James Kirby is a PhD Clinical Psychologist at UQ. If there is one thing he knows like the back of his hand it is how to tackle exam stress - and the best coping mechanisms to get you through.
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How to control your nerves minutes before walking into an exam
The crucial moments of preparation before walking into an exam can make or break you.
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School's out! Fun things to do in your mid-year holidays
Run away with the circus, make an igloo in your living room, eat your way through Brisbane ... the options are endless. Here are some of our favourite ideas to relax and unwind in your hard earned...
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Facts and myths about UQ
We want you to come to uni prepared and knowing exactly what it’s all about, so here are the facts and myths about studying at UQ.
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Must-watch health TED talks
To ignite your curiosity we have collated some of the very best health-related TED videos worth watching these mid-year holidays.
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Why go to uni?
To shed some light on that question we have put together a completely biased list of reasons why.
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Steer clear of a car crash
If you are in the process of learning to drive, chances are that after your first year of driving on your red P plates you’ll end up doing what’s known as a hazard perception test.
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The many ways to get to UQ St Lucia
Now that Emma has been both a student and a staff member at UQ, she shares with us some of the many transport options to get to UQ St Lucia.
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How a slow cooker can help you save money, eat well, and survive university
When you’re a uni student, money doesn’t grow on trees and neither does endless motivation. Personally, just the thought of washing dishes after cooking is enough to repel me from the kitchen. If you...
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The recipe for success at university
With a new university year approaching, we spoke to Speech Pathology student Shareen, to see what you can do to make your first year of study a success.
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10 Thoughts every med student has at some point
If you're studying medicine, there's a good chance that some of these thoughts - outlined by medicine student Anastasia - have popped into your head at some point.
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Why Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy student Emily outlines why she chose to study OT, what the transition from high school to university was like for her and offers her top tips to new students.
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How to set yourself up for a successful year
Health Science Student Mokwa offers 5 Tips to making this your most successful year yet.
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Why I now consider Brisbane my home away from home
Starting uni can be daunting - especially if you're in a foreign city or country. Recent physiotherapy graduate Amanda tells us in her own words what it's like to study overseas and offers her tips to...
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How UQ Mind can help you survive and enjoy medical school
Studying medicine is a long road and it's important to maintain your physical and mental health throughout your study journey. So what services are available if you need some support?
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Counselling: a healthy career in mental health
A career in counselling is so much more than just listening to people talk about their problems. UQ’s own graduate, Tom Parker, details the many and varied career opportunities that await in this...
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The ultimate first year bucket list
Take note first year students - you've got a few things to action this year that you may not have been expecting.
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A coeliac’s advice for eating out at uni
If you're a coeliac, just starting out at uni - or if you're interested in learning more about following a gluten free diet - this article is here for you to digest.
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Having fun may improve your grades more than you think
While working hard towards achieving academic goals it’s also important to remember that to lead an enjoyable life, we also need to give ourselves guilt-free permission to have fun.
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How to have an egg-cellent Easter… minus the guilt
Here are my top five tips on how to stay healthy this Easter that won’t make you feel like you’ve just cleared out Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.
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Could a medical career in the defence force be for you?
UQ Med Student Rosannah speaks to Health Hub about building her dream career as a Defence Force Doctor.
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Keeping your heart healthy during the uni semester
We spoke with UQ Clinical Exercise Physiology PhD student, Emily, to get some tips on how you can stay active and keep your heart healthy during your university years.
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Nutrition tips for blokes during Men's Health Week
This week is Men’s Health Week – an opportunity to shine the spotlight on how men can keep healthy, emotionally and physically, in a busy and sometimes demanding world. University can present some...
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From Bundaberg to Brisbane
ack when I was graduating high school in 2013, like many other of my friends, I had to make the decision whether to stay at home in Bundaberg to study or work, OR to move over four hours away to...
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Health halfway around the world
In July 2017, three other UQ students and I joined a cohort of about 40 students from 13 universities around the world for the 2017 Universitas 21 Health Sciences Summer School. This two-week...
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My placement experience at the UQ Centre for Exercise and Healthy Brain Ageing
This month is Dementia Awareness Month so we have taken this opportunity to ask clinical exercise physiology student Fraser, to share with us his experience on professional placement at the UQ Centre...
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What to expect in your first year of social work at UQ
This question buzzed around my mind in my final year of high school. Along with others, like: “Should I go straight to university, or get some work experience first?”, “Perhaps I should study social...
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Postcards from the Maldives
In December, a group of students from UQ's School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences took their skills and expertise to a community in the Maldives.
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