Postgraduate

While working hard towards achieving academic goals it’s also important to remember that to lead an enjoyable life, we also need to give ourselves guilt-free permission to have fun. 

My love of practising and wanting to improve really showed to me how important it is for individuals to have the freedom and physical ability to follow our passions, hobbies, and daily tasks. Which is exactly what underpins the core value of what we as occupational therapists strive to achieve through our profession.

A career in counselling is so much more than just listening to people talk about their problems. UQ’s own graduate, Tom Parker, details the many and varied career opportunities that await in this rapidly growing profession.

Studying medicine is a long road and it's important to maintain your physical and mental health throughout your study journey. So what services are available if you need some support?

Ever wondered where some of our international students end up after graduating? We caught up with UQ Med Graduate Dr Shaun Hosein to see where his medical degree has taken him and to get some advice for current and future students.

If you're studying medicine, there's a good chance that some of these thoughts - outlined by medicine student Anastasia - have popped into your head at some point.

Four years down the track, and a lot more informed about the profession, I discovered there was so much more to dietetics than just telling people what to eat.

Third year clinical psychology student, Kiri, shares some of her knowledge on binge drinking during Schoolies and explains behaviour using a case study while applying the psychological process of evidence-checking.

Sarah, a current second year medicine student, is very passionate about mental health and is currently helping students realise the importance of wellness through UQMind.

Whether you are presenting to a room full of people or are simply introducing yourself as an icebreaker, Kiri has outlined some tips to help prepare yourself and to reduce your nervousness.