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Student guide · Research Quarter 3 2026

The semester, explained for The University of Queensland

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Research Quarter 3 2026
Campus terms
20
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Research Quarter 3 2026 runs Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

40 entries
  1. Teaching Period 5 2026
  2. Research Quarter 3 2026Relevant now
  3. Semester 2 2026
  4. Semester 2 2026
  5. Teaching Period 6 2026
  6. Research Quarter 4 2026
  7. Teaching Period 7 2026
  8. Teaching Period 8 2026
  9. Summer Semester 2026-2027
  10. Research Quarter 1 2027
  11. Teaching Period 1 2027
  12. Teaching Period 2 2027
  13. Semester 1 2027
  14. Semester 1 2027
  15. Teaching Period 3 2027
  16. Research Quarter 2 2027
  17. Teaching Period 3 2027
  18. Teaching Period 4 2027
  19. Teaching Period 4 2027
  20. Teaching Period 5 2027
  21. Teaching Period 5 2027
  22. Research Quarter 3 2027
  23. Semester 2 2027
  24. Semester 2 2027
  25. Teaching Period 6 2027
  26. Teaching Period 6 2027
  27. Research Quarter 4 2027
  28. Teaching Period 7 2027
  29. Teaching Period 7 2027
  30. Teaching Period 8 2027
  31. Teaching Period 8 2027
  32. Summer Semester 2027-2028
  33. Research Quarter 1 2028
  34. Teaching Period 1 2028
  35. Teaching Period 2 2028
  36. Research Quarter 2 2028
  37. Teaching Period 3 2028
  38. Teaching Period 4 2028
  39. Research Quarter 3 2028
  40. Research Quarter 4 2028

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20 terms

A

APS
The Association of Postgraduate Students.

B

Bio Refec
The Biological Sciences Refectory, a cafe and eatery in the bioscience precinct.

G

Gatton
The rural UQ campus focused on agriculture and veterinary science.

I

IH
International House, a residential college focused on global diversity.

J

Jacaranda Season
The period in late Semester 2 when purple trees bloom, famously signaling exam stress.
John's
St John's College, an Anglican residential college.

K

King's
King's College, a residential college traditionally for men (now co-ed).

L

Leo's
St Leo's College, a residential college on the St Lucia campus.

M

Main Refec
The Main Refectory, the primary food court in the Union complex.
Merlo
The Merlo Coffee outlet, a common meeting spot for students and staff.

P

Phys Refec
The Physiology Refectory, a popular dining spot near the science buildings.
Pizza Caffe
A long-standing student favorite pizza restaurant located in the Union complex.

S

St Lucia
The name of the suburb and the primary UQ campus location.

T

The Great Court
The large, central grass area surrounded by the historic sandstone buildings.
The Lakes
Refers to the UQ Lakes bus station and the adjacent scenic water area.

U

UQ Sport
The organization that manages the gym, pool, and athletic facilities.
UQLS
The University of Queensland Law Society.
UQMS
The University of Queensland Medical Society.
UQU
The University of Queensland Union, the student-led representative body.

W

Women's
The Women's College, an all-female residential college.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
AEB
The Advanced Engineering Building, known for its modern architecture and lecture halls.
Forgan Smith
The iconic sandstone building housing Law and Arts, facing the Great Court.
gatton_dining_hall
Gatton Dining Hall
Go Card
The Translink electronic ticket used for Brisbane buses, trains, and ferries.
GP South
General Purpose South, a major building for engineering and IT classes.
Learn.UQ
The university's Learning Management System (Blackboard) for course materials.
Michie
The Michie Building, home to the Anthropology Museum and various humanities offices.
MyUQ
The central student dashboard for accessing email, timetables, and news.
Parnell
The Parnell Building, primarily used for Physics and science lectures.
SI-net
The online portal used for course enrollment, viewing grades, and financial records.
st_john_s_college_dining_hall
St John's College Dining Hall
UQ Nav
The official mobile application used for navigating the complex campus layout.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Research Quarter 3 2026 runs Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
20 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
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Academic Advocacy Network (AAN)

A UQU community of student representatives from across all faculties who discuss key academic issues and ensure the student voice is heard in university decisions.

Open to all

Source: uqu.com.au · Verified 7 days ago

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Cromwell College

A co-educational residential college that fosters personal development in a supportive, inclusive, and friendly community.

Regular commitment

International House

A co-educational residential college promoting intercultural understanding, with residents from Australia and over 40 other countries.

Regular commitment

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King's College

A residential college for men offering a rich experience with strong academic, cultural, sporting, and social opportunities.

Regular commitment

St John's College

A co-educational residential college grounded in Anglican faith values, empowering students to be informed and critical community leaders.

Regular commitment

The Women's College

A residential college for women focused on academic excellence, leadership development, and a supportive community.

Regular commitment

University of Queensland Union (UQU)

The peak student representative body at UQ, providing services, support, and advocacy for all students. It also oversees over 220 clubs and societies.

Regular commitment

UQ Athletics Club

Caters to athletes of all levels, from recreational runners to elite competitors, offering training and competition in track and field events.

Regular commitment

UQ Computing Society (UQCS)

A community for students interested in computing, offering technical workshops, hackathons, industry nights, and social events.

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Orientation Week (O-Week)

A week of events and activities before the start of semester to welcome new students, with campus tours, social events, and information sessions.

Drop in any time

Source: life.uq.edu.au · Verified 7 days ago

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SWOTVAC Support

A series of events and resources offered during the study vacation period before exams, including free food, therapy dogs, and study support sessions.

Drop in any time

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Resources & spaces

Learning Advisers

Offers free, confidential appointments and workshops to help students develop academic skills such as writing, referencing, time management, and exam preparation.

Open to all

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Life in Brisbane for The University of Queensland Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Brisbane.

Timezone

Australia/Brisbane

City Transportation

Public Transit

TransLink bus network, CityCat ferry network, Queensland Rail City network

Nearest Airports

Brisbane Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Snowfall

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Parking and Transit

P10 UQ Centre

surface_lot • Fills by 8:30am during semester

Located near the UQ Aquatic Centre.

P8 Playing Field 8

surface_lot • Limited during peak hours

Casual parking available via PayStay.

Campus News

Latest updates from The University of Queensland

Big supernova dataset challenges dark energy theory

UQ researchers have released a massive supernova dataset that provides new insights and challenges existing theories regarding dark energy.

Sep 8, 2026

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UQ researchers share in 2026 Eureka Prize

A program empowering adolescents to avoid vaping, co-led by UQ researchers, has won the 2026 UNSW Eureka Prize for Societal Impact in Science.

Sep 4, 2026

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Guidelines needed as AI embraced by mental health practices

UQ research finds that while AI tools are widely used for administrative tasks in mental health, they lack sufficient privacy and governance safeguards.

Sep 4, 2026

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Scheduled maintenance for Confluence and Jira Cloud on 2026-09-08 between 22:00 and 23:00.

Scheduled maintenance for Confluence and Jira Cloud on 2026-09-08 between 22:00 and 23:00.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at The University of Queensland

19th Annual Latin American Colloquium

September 8, 2026

St Lucia Campus

The colloquium addresses the theme 'Shared Futures, Shared Solutions: Australia–Latin America Cooperation in an Era of Global Volatility', exploring pathways towards a sustainable and equitable future.

The AI Sandpit

September 14, 2026

St Lucia Campus

An interactive showcase exploring AI's quirks and blind spots, followed by a panel discussion with UQ AI experts during Research and Innovation Week.

UQ Research & Innovation Week 2026

September 14, 2026

Various locations, St Lucia Campus

A week-long celebration of research excellence featuring award presentations and events like the AI Sandpit.

UQ–IITD Research Academy Annual Symposium

September 28, 2026

St Lucia Campus

A three-day symposium titled 'Global Challenges, Joint Solutions' bringing together UQ and IIT Delhi academics and industry partners.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at The University of Queensland

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

19 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

48 Walcott St

Room types: 2-bedroom apartment

Cromwell College

Room types: single room

Duchesne College

Room types: single room

Emmanuel College

Room types: single room

Gatton Halls of Residence

Capacity: 436

Room types: standard room

Grace College

Room types: single room

International House

Room types: single room

Kev Carmody House

Capacity: 610

Room types: single room

King’s College

Room types: single room

Pitt Hall

Room types: single, double

Riddell Hall

Room types: single, double

Shelton Hall

Room types: single, double

St John’s College

Room types: single room

St Leo’s College

Room types: single room

The Women’s College

Room types: single room

Thynne Hall

Room types: single, double

Union College

Room types: single room

UQ Residential Colleges

Room types: single

Walcott Street

Room types: apartment room

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@uq.edu.au

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