Employability Week 20269-12 March
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Employability Week 2026 9-12 March
Shape your career with UQ Employability Week 2026 from 9-12 March
Whether your university journey is just beginning, or the end of your degree is in sight, the time to connect to your future and unlock employability opportunities is here!
Connect in many different ways with workshops, industry, and peers, to support your career by developing capabilities, values and goals and enter the workforce with confidence.
Throughout Employability Week, you will:
- Learn to develop a career action plan and discover your professional identity
- Find career opportunities that align with your values
- Connect with employers from a variety of industries
Take part in workshops, networking events and other fun activities that will all help you gain capabilities that transcend your coursework and build your lifelong employability.
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Careers & Volunteer Expo
By attending the Careers & Volunteer Expo, you can:
- Connect with industry experts and community organisations to build valuable relationships that kickstart your career and expand your impact
- Discover exciting opportunities from internships and graduate roles to volunteering experiences that develop your skills and give back to the community
- Get ahead with insider insights on application deadlines, recruitment processes and what employers and organisations are looking for in candidates
Explore the Employability Week Program
UQU: Visa Work Rights Advice Workshop
11 March 2026 11:00am–12:00pm
Come join a session with your International Student Advocate from UQ Union to understand your visa work conditions, rights at work and how to effectively communicate your visa work rights to your employer.
Careers in Consulting Panel
11 March 2026 2:30pm–4:30pm
Come along to hear from our panel of industry representatives from a wide range of consulting organisations that will help demystify the consulting industry!
Careers and Volunteer Expo
12 March 2026 12:00pm–4:00pm
Kick off your career journey at our Careers and Volunteer Expo—our largest yet! Open to students from all faculties, this event is your chance to connect with community organisations, industry representatives, learn about graduate programs, job and internship opportunities, and explore exciting career pathways.\
Library Hack-AI-thon
13 March 2026 5:00pm–15 March 2026 5:00pm
Join UQ Library and the Sustainable Innovators Club (SIC) for Hack-AI-thon - a weekend of creativity, collaboration, and big ideas. In teams of 3 to 5, you’ll work alongside fellow students to design bold, innovative solutions that harness the potential of AI or address its risks.
Cuppa and Careers: Dutton Park
11 March 2026 9:00am–10:00am
Are you unsure about where to seek career advice or how to kickstart your career development? Join us for a relaxed and friendly Cuppa and Career Session where you will get the chance to connect with fellow students and Careers and Employability Specialists.\
Professional Headshots: Dutton Park
11 March 2026 10:00am–11:00am
Ready to enhance your professional online presence? Join us for a Free Professional Headshot Session! Make a positive, lasting impression in the competitive world of job hunting and networking with a polished headshot that showcases your best self.
Gatton Industry Insights Luncheon
11 March 2026 12:00pm–1:00pm
Join us for an informal networking experience designed to connect you with industry professionals over a relaxed meal. This isn't your typical networking opportunity—it's your chance to engage in meaningful conversations, ask authentic questions, and learn the art of professional networking in a comfortable, structured environment.
Professional Headshots: Gatton
11 March 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
Ready to enhance your professional online presence? Join us for a Free Professional Headshot Session! Make a positive, lasting impression in the competitive world of job hunting and networking with a polished headshot that showcases your best self.\ \
Cuppa and Careers: Gatton
11 March 2026 2:00pm–3:00pm
Are you unsure about where to seek career advice or how to kickstart your career development? Join us for a relaxed and friendly Cuppa and Career Session where you will get the chance to connect with fellow students and Careers and Employability Specialists.
Cuppa and Careers: Dutton Park
11 March 2026 9:00am–10:00am
Are you unsure about where to seek career advice or how to kickstart your career development? Join us for a relaxed and friendly Cuppa and Career Session where you will get the chance to connect with fellow students and Careers and Employability Specialists.\
Professional Headshots: Dutton Park
11 March 2026 10:00am–11:00am
Ready to enhance your professional online presence? Join us for a Free Professional Headshot Session! Make a positive, lasting impression in the competitive world of job hunting and networking with a polished headshot that showcases your best self.
UQU: Visa Work Rights Advice Workshop
11 March 2026 11:00am–12:00pm
Come join a session with your International Student Advocate from UQ Union to understand your visa work conditions, rights at work and how to effectively communicate your visa work rights to your employer.
Gatton Industry Insights Luncheon
11 March 2026 12:00pm–1:00pm
Join us for an informal networking experience designed to connect you with industry professionals over a relaxed meal. This isn't your typical networking opportunity—it's your chance to engage in meaningful conversations, ask authentic questions, and learn the art of professional networking in a comfortable, structured environment.
Professional Headshots: Gatton
11 March 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm
Ready to enhance your professional online presence? Join us for a Free Professional Headshot Session! Make a positive, lasting impression in the competitive world of job hunting and networking with a polished headshot that showcases your best self.\ \
Cuppa and Careers: Gatton
11 March 2026 2:00pm–3:00pm
Are you unsure about where to seek career advice or how to kickstart your career development? Join us for a relaxed and friendly Cuppa and Career Session where you will get the chance to connect with fellow students and Careers and Employability Specialists.
Careers in Consulting Panel
11 March 2026 2:30pm–4:30pm
Come along to hear from our panel of industry representatives from a wide range of consulting organisations that will help demystify the consulting industry!
Careers and Volunteer Expo
12 March 2026 12:00pm–4:00pm
Kick off your career journey at our Careers and Volunteer Expo—our largest yet! Open to students from all faculties, this event is your chance to connect with community organisations, industry representatives, learn about graduate programs, job and internship opportunities, and explore exciting career pathways.\
Library Hack-AI-thon
13 March 2026 5:00pm–15 March 2026 5:00pm
Join UQ Library and the Sustainable Innovators Club (SIC) for Hack-AI-thon - a weekend of creativity, collaboration, and big ideas. In teams of 3 to 5, you’ll work alongside fellow students to design bold, innovative solutions that harness the potential of AI or address its risks.
Gold Partner
WIN with Employability Week!
We want to know what you think of Employability Week 2026. We are giving you the chance to win one of several prizes just by letting us know what you think of the event.
Simply attend any Employability Week session and complete the survey emailed to you at the end of the week to go into the draw to win. Prizes include:\
Ultimate Survey Prize Pack - 1 Winner
- 1x $100 (AUD) Prezzee card from Gamma Consulting
- 1 x Frank Green Cup from The Tax Institute
- 1 x ClearSky Allied Health Tote
- UQ Metal Cup, UQ USB Drive, UQ Notebook, UQ Cap, UQ Get the edge Pen, UQ RAP ID Card Holder, UQ Powerbank
Premier Survey Prize Pack – 1 Winner
- 1 x $50 (AUD) Prezzee card from Career Development Team - Student Enrichment & Success
- 1 x 1-hour (in-person/online) Bespoke Career Development Consultation hour (in-person/online)
- 1 x ClearSky Allied Health Tote
- UQ Metal Cup, UQ USB Drive, UQ Notebook, UQ Cap, UQ Get the edge Pen, UQ RAP ID Card Holder, UQ Powerbank
Exclusive Survey Prize Pack - 2 Winners
- 2 x In-office tours and then a Q&A session over lunch with two of our engineers who can provide insights on the industry, engineering as a career from TTW
- 2x $50 (AUD) Vouchers from Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand
- 2 x ClearSky Allied Health Tote
- UQ Metal Cup, UQ USB Drive, UQ Notebook, UQ Cap, UQ Get the edge Pen, UQ RAP ID Card Holder, UQ Powerbank
Essential Survey Prize Pack - 2 Winners
- 2 x $50 (AUD) Vouchers from Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand
- 2 x ClearSky Allied Health Tote
- CPA Water Bottle
- UQ Metal Cup, UQ USB Drive, UQ Notebook, UQ Cap, UQ Get the edge Pen, UQ RAP ID Card Holder, UQ Powerbank
Get Involved Survey Prize Pack - 3 Winners
- UQ Get Involved Tote, UQ Get Involved Silicone Phone card holder, UQ Get Involved 30ml sunscreen, UQ Post-it Notes, UQ Cap, UQ Phone Strap, UQ Get Involved Water Bottle
What to expect?
Workshops
Industry Insights
Networking
Find out more about employability in your faculty
- [HASS Student Futures Team
In HASS we are committed to enhancing your employability by helping you to develop the skills and professional networks to succeed in whatever work you choose to do.](https://hass.uq.edu.au/enrich-your-study-experience) - [BEL Careers
No matter where you are in your UQ journey, BEL Careers and Employability will support you to develop an adaptive, critical and entrepreneurial mindset and help you define your own version of success.](https://bel.uq.edu.au/for-students/careers) - [EAIT Employability Team
The EAIT Student Employability Team is dedicated to empowering students to develop the mindsets, capabilities and professional networks to enhance your employability before graduation.](https://www.eait.uq.edu.au/employability) - [Graduate School Career Development Framework
The Graduate School is your dedicated point of contact for research higher degree enquiries at UQ.](https://cdf.graduate-school.uq.edu.au/) - [HMBS
The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences are committed to transforming health outcomes and enhancing wellbeing through innovative research, education and collaboration.](https://about.uq.edu.au/faculties-institutes/hmbs) - [Science Employability Team
It's never too early to start planning your career, and the Science Student Employability Team can help you build your employability at every stage of your studies.](https://science.uq.edu.au/student-support/employability)