# Summer in Queensland

**Source**: https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events
**Parent**: https://life.uq.edu.au/organisation/topic/community

Enrich your summer break with Summer in Queensland (22 Nov 2021 - 11 Feb 2022). Not everyone can spend the holidays at home, so we've created an exciting program packed with trips, events, workshops and activities that will make this summer one to remember.

- [Past sessions](#qt-event_page_sessions-foundation-tabs-1)

### [Art for Wellbeing - New Beginnings](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7142)

3 February 2022 2:00pm–4:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Is there a quote that inspires you? Embrace your creative side and explore the artistic possibilities around what inspires you with this art workshop.

### [Summer Futsal](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/6997)

3 February 2022 12:00pm–2:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join in the summer fun of Futsal at the UQ sports centre. All levels are welcome to come along and have some fun!\

### [Songify your day](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7292)

3 February 2022 9:00am–3:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Singing and songwriting workshops led by UQ School of Music artist-researchers in partnership with Summer in Queensland and UQISS\

### [Introduction to Bush Tucker workshop](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7297)

2 February 2022 10:00am–11:00am

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join Aunty Dale Chapman from My Dilly Bag for a bush tucker tasting table.\

### [Straddie Day Trip](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7137)

2 February 2022 7:30am–6:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Take the UQ Summer bus to 'Straddie' for a relaxing day on the island. Enjoy the ferry ride over and check out Amity Point.

### [GAP x GEMS Bushcare](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7307)

30 January 2022 7:00am–10:00am

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join GAP & GEMS for a bushcare working bee! Help the environment, meet like-minded people, and enjoy fellowship afterwards!\

### [Weekly Feast - Taste of the World (Asian inspired)](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7132)

28 January 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join us for an evening filled with food, friends and fun!

### [Cooking Class - Lunar New Year theme: Making dumplings](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7404)

28 January 2022 11:00am–1:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join the team from Multicultural Australia for some fun and easy cooking lessons!\

### [Summer Basketball](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7087)

27 January 2022 12:00pm–2:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join in the summer fun of Basketball at the UQ Sports Centre!

### [Straddie Day Trip](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7127)

27 January 2022 7:30am–6:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Take the UQ Summer bus to 'Straddie' for a relaxing day on the island. Enjoy the ferry ride over and check out Amity Point.

### [Brisbane Bushwalks: Mt Coot-Tha](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7122)

26 January 2022 10:00am–2:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Jump on the Summer Bus to Mt Coot-Tha for a lovely walk with friends

### [Summer Yoga](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7117)

25 January 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Take time out for yourself and join us for a yoga class.

### [Wellness Retreat](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7092)

25 January 2022 10:00am–3:30pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join us at our beautiful campus at St Lucia for the opportunity to reconnect with your deeper self and support your wellbeing.

### [Sunshine Coast Day Trip](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7112)

22 January 2022 8:30am–5:30pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Take the UQ Summer bus to the Sunshine Coast for a fun day exploring the Eumundi Markets followed by lunch (own cost) at Noosa beach.

### [Weekly Feast - Taste of the World (Greek inspired)](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7107)

21 January 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join us for an evening filled with food, friends and fun!

### [Cooking Class](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7102)

21 January 2022 11:00am–12:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join the team from Multicultural Australia for some fun and easy cooking lessons!

### [Summer Badminton](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7062)

20 January 2022 12:00pm–2:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join in the summer fun of Badminton at the UQ sports centre. All levels are welcome!\

### ["Who we are" Canvas Art Workshop](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7027)

19 January 2022 1:00pm–4:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Come join UQ Wellbeing and creatively paint an individual canvas in your own style!

### [Wellness Retreat](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/6880)

19 January 2022 10:00am–3:30pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join us at our beautiful campus at St Lucia for the opportunity to reconnect with your deeper self and support your wellbeing.\

### [Summer Futsal](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/6992)

18 January 2022 12:00pm–2:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join in the summer fun of Futsal at the UQ sports centre. All levels are welcome to come along and have some fun!\

### [See Moreton Day Trip](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7152)

18 January 2022 8:30am–5:30pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join a day of absolute adventure as you explore the pristine waters and sands around Moreton Island!

### [Australia Zoo Day Trip](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/6890)

15 January 2022 8:00am–5:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Visit one of the world's most iconic zoos! Australia Zoo is home to some of the coolest wildlife in Australia. Enjoy exciting wildlife shows and animal encounters.\

### [Weekly Feast - Taste of the World (Thai inspired)](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7017)

14 January 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join us for an evening filled with Thai food, friends and fun!\

### [Cooking Class: Vegemite Spaghetti](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7022)

14 January 2022 11:00am–12:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join the team from Multicultural Australia for some fun and easy cooking lessons!\

### [Summer Basketball](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7082)

13 January 2022 12:00pm–2:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join in the summer fun of Basketball at the UQ Sports Centre!

### [Big Bash League: Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Strikers](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7173)

12 January 2022 5:30pm–9:30pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join us to experience T20 Cricket at the Gabba!

### [Embroidery Workshop](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/6875)

12 January 2022 1:00pm–4:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Come and learn how to create your own embroidery artwork!

### [Summer Yoga](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7012)

11 January 2022 12:00pm–1:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Take time out for yourself and join us for a yoga class.\

### [Straddie Day Trip](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/6870)

8 January 2022 7:30am–6:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Experience the beautiful Stradbroke Island with a ferry ride over, a delicious lunch and a picturesque walk around Point Danger.\

### [Weekly Feast - Taste of the World (Italian inspired)](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7007)

7 January 2022 6:00pm–8:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join us for an evening filled with Italian food, friends and fun!

### ["Who we are" Canvas Art Workshop](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/6865)

7 January 2022 1:00pm–4:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Come join UQ Wellbeing and creatively paint an individual canvas in your own style!\

### [Art for Wellbeing - Nature-inspired Art and Mindfulness](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/6860)

Cancelled

6 January 2022 2:00pm–4:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Get creative with nature-inspired art in this unique mindfulness session. Using items you've discovered in nature, express yourself through photography or drawing.\

### [Summer Badminton](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7057)

6 January 2022 12:00pm–2:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join in the summer fun of Badminton at the UQ sports centre. All levels are welcome!\

### [UQ Exclusive - Gatton Stargazing](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/6855)

Cancelled

5 January 2022 5:30pm–10:30pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Enjoy an evening of peace and discovery while gazing at the southern skies at the picturesque Gatton campus. \

### [Cooking Class: Delicious Loaded Potato](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7002)

5 January 2022 11:00am–12:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join the team from Multicultural Australia for some fun and easy cooking lessons!

### [Summer Futsal](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/6987)

4 January 2022 12:00pm–2:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join in the summer fun of Futsal at the UQ sports centre. All levels are welcome to come along and have some fun!

### [Art for Wellbeing - Gifts of Gratitude – Group Mural](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/6825)

16 December 2021 2:00pm–4:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Explore and experience the concept of gratitude and its impact on wellbeing through art. Let your creative juices flow as you contribute to a group mural.

### [Summer Badminton](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7052)

14 December 2021 12:00pm–2:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

Join in the summer fun of Badminton at the UQ sports centre. All levels are welcome!\

### [Recruitment Essentials Day](https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/7067)

30 November 2021 9:30am–3:00pm

in [Summer in Queensland](https://life.uq.edu.au/summer/events)

The recruitment essentials day is here to give you the skills you need to get started in applying for jobs!