Hey there, Brisbane Uni Warriors!
📚 Feeling the stress of uni life? Fear not! We’ve packed this newsletter with a positivity boost, wellness tips, and budget-friendly weekend adventures just for you.
🏈 Catch the latest on Brisbane’s favourite teams, discover hidden gems in the city, and fill your calendar with fun activities – all while keeping your wallet happy.
Ready to ditch the textbooks and embrace the weekend vibes? Let’s dive in!
10 Healthy Eating Tips for Busy Students
10 Challenges You May Encounter at University
5 Tips to Train Yourself to Think Positively
10 Healthy Eating Tips for Busy Students
Being a student is tough—between classes, studying, and extracurriculars, who has time for healthy eating? But good nutrition is essential for academic and athletic performance, not to mention overall well-being. Here are the 10 practical tips for eating well on the go, including quick and easy breakfast ideas, healthier fast food options, and smart snacking choices. Whether you’re battling the freshman or want to feel your best, these tips will help you stay fueled and focused without sacrificing flavor or fun. Read More
What’s Happening
🎵 Live Music
Fri 10pm-3am | EL CHILENAZO | Zyon Brisbane | ~$12 | Link
😋 Food & Drinks
Fri 2pm | Brewery Tours | Valley Hops Brewing | ~$37 | Link
Fri 6:30-10pm | RETROS ON OASIS – 80’s, 90’s cruise | New Farm Park River Hub | ~$23 | Link
Sat 12:30-5pm | OASIS Saturdays – Boat Party | City Botanic Gardens River Hub | ~$39 | Link
Sat 7-11:30pm | Throw Back Presents: 80s, 90s, 00s Boat Party | City Botanic Gardens River Hub | ~$49 | Link
Sun 1:30-6pm | OASIS SUNDAYS | City Botanic Gardens River Hub | ~$39 | Link
🎾 Sports
Mon – Sun 6-12am | *Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Queensland: Find a LIVE site near you | Riverside Green, South Bank | Free | Link
Mon – Sun 7am-7pm | *Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Queensland: Find a LIVE site near you | Tulmur Place, Ipswich | Free | Link
🎭 Culture
Fri 5-9pm | Women’s Collective Soiree | Lina Rooftop, South Brisbane | ~$21 | Link
Fri 5-6:30pm | Vice City – Fortitude Valley’s True Crime Tour | Church Street & Wickham Street | ~$27 | Link
Fri 5:30-10pm | Meet People Social Brisbane | The Sound Garden, Fortitude Valley | ~$7 | Link
Fri 7:30-11:30pm | Friday Night Salsa + Bachata Social | Rio Rhythmics Latin Dance Academy, West End | ~$18 | Link
Fri 7:30-9pm | Brisbane’s – True Crime Tour | King George Square, City | ~$28 | Link
Sat 7:00-11:45pm | Saturday Dancing for Everyone | 10 Love St, Spring Hill | ~$22 | Link
Sat 7-11:30pm | Latin Mix Social Night | Rio Rhythmics Latin Dance Academy, West End | ~$18 | Link
Sat 9:30pm| Azaadi Bollywood Party | Prohibition, Fortitude Valley | ~$12 | Link
Sun 4-9pm | Caribbean Yard Party | echo & bounce, Woolloongabba | ~$28 | Link
🙌 For Free!
Thu 10-11:30am | Waterfront Espresso Newstead Coffee Group | Maggie May | Free | Link
Sat 12-2pm | August Ladies Book Club – Station Eleven (Emily St. John Mandel) | Banyan Lawn, City | Free | Link
Sun 10:30-11:30am | Free guided tour of Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries | Anzac Square Memorial | Free | Link
Do you know of a deal, activity or upcoming event that you’d like us to feature? Let us know! Link
10 Challenges You May Encounter at University
Starting university? Awesome, but it comes with its own set of challenges. We’ve got your back! This guide tackles homesickness, academic struggles, and roommate drama head-on. From beating the blues to acing your classes and living in harmony, we have tips to make your first year a breeze. Think of it as your cheat sheet to conquering university life. Read More
Market Guide
🫛 Fri 5-9pm | *Collective Markets | Little Stanley St, South Bank | Link
🍅 Sat 6am-1pm | *West End Market | Davies Park, West End | Link
🍌 Sat 6am-12pm | *Rocklea Markets | 385 Sherwood Rd, Rocklea | Link
🍏 Sat 6am-12pm | Jan Powers Market | Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm | Link
🥔 Sat 6am-1pm | *Kelvin Grove Village Markets | QUT Urban Village | Link
🍇 Sat 10am-9pm | *Collective Markets | Little Stanley St, South Bank | Link
🥭 Sun 6am-11am | *Northey St Organic Markets | 54 Northey St, Windsor | Link
🍉 Sun 8am-3pm | *Riverside Markets | Cnr Alice & Albert St, City | Link
🍠 Sun 9am-4pm | *Collective Markets | Little Stanley St, South Bank | Link
Weekend Ideas
Do you have a recommendation you want to share with Scoop readers? Submit your best ideas here and it may be featured in next week’s list.
👩🍳 | Cook | Beef Wellington [Air Fryer] | Link
👀 | Watch | House of the Dragon | Link
👂 | Listen | Birds of a Feather – Billie Eilish | Link
🧑🎓 | Learn | Reinventing Schools: Elevating Student Learning, Wellbeing, and Health | Link
5 Tips to Train Yourself to Think Positively
Feeling down? It might be time to change your outlook. Negative thoughts don’t just darken your mood, they can seriously impact your health, even increasing your risk of heart problems! But don’t worry, positive thinking is a skill anyone can learn. Here are some practical tips to rewire your brain for optimism, boost your well-being, and achieve your goals, including earning that degree you’ve been dreaming of! Read More
Brisbane’s Favourite Teams – upcoming matches!
🐎 | Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys | Queensland Country Bank Stadium | Sat 5:30pm | Watch (Rugby League)
🦁 | Brisbane Lions v Greater Western Sydney Giants | The Gabba | Sat 1:45pm | Tix | Watch (AFL)
Weather
August 8 – 14, 2024
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