Hey there, superstar students!
This Monday’s newsletter is your ultimate motivation booster, packed with goodies to help you think positively, budget like a boss, boost productivity, and prioritize health. Plus, we’ve got the inside scoop on campus happenings, community events, exclusive discounts, and inspiring podcasts. Get ready to ace those assignments, make new friends, and save big – all while having a blast! Have a great Monday! 😉
How to Automate Your Learning and Build a Bulletproof Study System
Discover the transformative journey of a self-proclaimed “notes nerd” who revolutionized their study habits. We’ll delve into the harsh reality of wasted time spent on meticulous note-taking, explore the power of the Pareto Principle, and learn how to shift from mindless copying to active learning. Say goodbye to procrastination and embrace proactive preparation. We’ll unveil the secrets to stress-free studying and empower you with the tools to conquer exams with confidence. Read More
This Week On Campus
UQ | Mon 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Commute to Curb Carbon Challenge | Free | Link
UQ | Mon 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ‘Re-love your pre-loved’ competition | Free | Link
UQ | Mon 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | E-waste Recycling Drive | Free | Link
UQ | Mon 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Vibrant Matter Exhibition | Free | Link
UQ | Mon 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Green Labs Morning Tea | Free | Link
UQ | Mon 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Sustainability Volunteering Information Session | Free | Link
UQ | Mon 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Carousel Clothing Presentation | Free | Link
UQ | Mon 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Business School Sustainable Community Garden | Free | Link
UQ | Mon 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Green Office Afternoon Tea | Free | Link
UQ | Mon 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Plogging | Free | Link
UQ | Mon 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | CoralWatch, Citizen Science and Sustainability: What can I do? (attending in person) | Free | Link
UQ | Mon 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | CoralWatch, Citizen Science and Sustainability: What can I do? (attending online) | Free | Link
UQ | Tue 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Rooftop Solar Tour (AEB) | Free | Link
UQ | Tue 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Gatton Community Garden Workshop – Growing and using herbs in the garden | Free | Link
UQ | Tue 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | UQ Repair Café | Free | Link
UQ | Tue 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Jewellery Repair Workshop | Free | Link
UQ | Tue 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Plant Pot Painting | Free | Link
UQ | Tue 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Digital Transformation Policy and Practice: Achieving the SDGs through Global Development | Free | Link
UQ | Tue 1:15 PM – 3:30 PM | HaBS Clothes Swap | Free | Link
UQ | Wed 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Walkabout Creek Guided Tour | Free | Link
UQ |Wed 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Upcycling Water Bottles as Plant Pots | Free | Link
UQ | Mon 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | UQ Ventures Showcase | Free | Link
UQ | Wed 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Ugly Fruit Syrup Demonstration | Free | Link
UQ | Wed 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Net zero and the clean energy transition | Free | Link
UQ | Wed 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Movie and pizza night – “The Lorax” | Free | Link
UQ | Thu 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | UQU Vegan Food Market | Free | Link
UQ | Thu 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | St Lucia Community Garden Workshop – Growing and using herbs | Free | Link
UQ | Thu 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | The Wilderness Society Stall | Free | Link
UQ | Thu 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Brisbane Sustainability Agency Stall | Free | Link
UQ | Thu 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Brisbane Metro Stall | Free | Link
UQ | Thu 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Science DIY Terrarium Workshop (St Lucia) | Free | Link
UQ | Thu 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Science DIY Terrarium Workshop (Gatton) | Free | Link
UQ | Thu 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Herston Growing Microgreens Workshop | Free | Link
UQ | Thu 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Climate Clarity Interactive Workshop | Free | Link
UQ | Thu 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Dutton Park Workshop- Growing Microgreens | Free | Link
UQ | Fri 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Fri 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Clean Up Australia Day Event | Free | Link
UQ | Fri 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | A sausage sizzle thank you to our Sustainability Volunteers | Free | Link
Griffith | Wed 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | World Fair | Free | Link
Griffith | Thu 5:00 – 7:00 PM | QCAD Thursdays | Free | Link
QUT | Mon 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Trivia Night | Botanical Bar | ~20 | Link
QUT | Tue 6:00 PM | Battle of the Bands: Sem Final 1 | Botanic Bar | Free | Link
QUT | Wed 1:00 – 2:00 PM | Free Yoga Class | G1 Block, Kelvin Grove | Free | Link
QUT | Fri 2:30 – 4:00 PM | Women’s Self Defence Workshop | G2 Studio, Kelvin Grove | Free | Link
ACU | Mon 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Biology Revision Webinar (QLD) | Free | Link
ACU | Tue 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | English Revision Webinar (QLD) | Free | Link
ACU | Wed 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | General Mathematics Revision Webinar (QLD) | Free | Link
ACU | Thu 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Study of Religion Revision Webinar (QLD) | Free | Link
TAFE Qld | Wed 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Student Voice Forum | Free | Link
Other | Wed 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Misinformation vs Disinformation | Free | Link
Where to Splurge and Save on Back To Uni Essentials
Heading off to uni? We know it’s tempting to buy all the things, but trust us, your wallet will thank you for a bit of planning. We’ve got the inside scoop on where to splurge (hello, comfy bedding!) and where to save (sorry, cute stationery). Plus, don’t forget those student discounts – they’re a lifesaver! Ready to master the back-to-uni budget game? Let’s dive in! Read More
Deals of the Week
Mon – Sun | Translink | 50 cents per journey | Link
Mon – Thu | Cinebuzz | Students can see all the biggest blockbusters for just $12* | Link
Mon | Cinebuzz | $8 Movie Tickets* With Cinebuzz | Link
Mon – Sun | Vapiano | 20% OFF their total bill | 191 Albert St, Brisbane, QLD | Link
Mon – Sun | Bailey Nelson | 15% Off | All stores | Link
Mon – Sun | Uber Eats | $10 Off Student Discount | Online | Link
Mon – Sun | Uber | $20 Off Student Code | Online | Link
Mon – Sun | DBH | 20% Off Student Discount | Online | Link
Mon – Sun | Sanity | 10% Off Student Discount | Online | Link
Mon – Sun | amaysim | Free 5GB Starter Pack | Online | Link
Mon – Sun | City Beach | 20% Off Student Discount | Online | Link
Mon – Sun | Book Depository | 10% Off Student Discount | Online | Link
Mon – Sun | Domino’s Pizza | 20% Off Student Discount | Online | Link
Join In
🎵 Live Music
Tue 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | No Lights No Lycra Brisbane – Dancing in the Dark | Ahepa Hall, West End | ~$10 | Link
🎾 Sports
Mon 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Roller Skating Class beginners | PCYC Fortitude Valley | ~$33 | Link
🎭 Culture
Mon 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Monday Meditation: Embrace Inner Calm and Clarity! | Online | ~$11 | Link
Tue 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Budget Friendly Paint & Sip (BYO) | Uptown, City | $37 | Link
Wed 6:30 – 7:30 PM | Behind the Seams Iris van Herpen | GOMA, South Bank | ~$36 | Link
Thu Fri 7:00 PM | Dopamine Land | Uptown, City | ~$24 | Link
Fri 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Socialism Conference Brisbane 2024 | The University of Queensland | $33 | Link
🙌 For Free!
Mon 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM | ICP CORE | ICP Boulderhall and Showroom, Spring Hill | Free | Link
Mon 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Fitness at Everleigh Park | Everleigh Park, Greenbank | Free | Link
Tue 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM | Free Corporate Fitness Classes | 300 George St, City | Free | Link
Wed 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Norman Creek Cruise | Vectis St Park, Norman Park | Free | Link
Wed – Fri 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Australia in Space – Earth and Beyond | Redcliffe Museum | Free | Link
Wed 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Trivia Night | Caxton Street Brewing Company | Free | Link
Thu 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Weekly Thursday Trivia | Craft Brew House, Birkdale | Free | Link
🤗Volunteering
Digital volunteering – media release writing | Remote | Link
Volunteering at Griefline – October Intake 2024 | Remote | Link
Centrelink Volunteers to Make Impact in Energy/Health & Community | Remote | Link
Corporate Volunteering Team Day | Samford Valley, Qld | Link
Volunteering at the Botanic Gardens | Botanic Gardens | Link
Brisbane Greeters program | Brisbane City | Link
Volunteer at the Environment Centres | Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, and Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre | Link
Homeless Connect | Brisbane City | Link
Brisbane Youth | Brisbane | Link
Creek Catchments program | Brisbane | Link
5 Tips to Make the Most of Your University Experience
Forget the old saying about high school being the “best years of your life.” University has the potential to be even more amazing! From taking charge of your learning to exploring the world, here are 5 tips to help you unlock the full potential of your university experience. Get ready to discover how to make these years truly unforgettable. Read here
Study Tips
Do you have a great tip to share? Let us know here (Link)
✅Podcast | The Imperfects Podcast | Link
✅YT Video | If I Was a Student Again, I’d Do This | Link
Market Guide
🍅 *Brisbane City Markets | Cathedral Square | Thu 8AM – 2PM | Link
🥕 *Brisbane City Markets | Reddacliff Place, City | Wed 8AM – 6PM | Link
🍐 *Brisbane City Markets | St. Stephen’s Cathedral | Wed 8AM – 2PM | Link
🍇 *Milton Markets | Milton Green, Cribb St, Milton | Thu 10AM – 2PM | Link
Brisbane’s Favourite Teams – results!
🐎| Brisbane Broncos BYE | Score (Rugby League)
🦁| Brisbane Lions 78 v Collingwood Magpies 79 | Score (AFL) 😢
Weather
Aug 19 – 25, 2024
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