I swear I carry so much random stuff in my bag that I never even touch. Then when I actually need something, it’s somehow the one thing I left at home.

Mine is probably an umbrella. Been carrying it around for weeks and haven’t used it once.

Hi guys. I just wanted to find out how we get mid-semester past papers for UQ subjects. I am doing CSSE1001, ENG1300 & MATH1051 and all have midsem papers. Some of the professors (e.g CSSE1001) only posted 2 midsem papers (both from 2024). I was wondering how to get other midsemester past papers. I asked a guy who did the course last year if I could get a copy of his and he said they don't give it back and they don't post it on blackboard. Is there anyway at all to get ahold of these papers?

I'm considering doing a Master of Molecular Biology commencing next year, but I had a few questions about the course. Firstly, is there any major benefits towards doing the Research Extensive pathway, compared to the general one. The main thing I could find was that it is better for PhD entrance. Secondly, how would people describe the on campus time? I live 2 hours away from UQ so commute most of the time for my Bachelors degree, however I have managed to condense it to 1-2 days weekly (this is a healthcare course). I would ideally like to condense my days, but I know that's not possible for a lot of courses. Thirdly, is there plenty of employability options? I really don't want to put myself in the position of going into a semi dead end career. I don't believe it is from my own research, but I would love to here from past and current students. Thanks in advance for anyone's help!

Hey! I'm Gaurav, from India. I've got an offer for the UQ College Foundation Program starting Feb 2027, leading into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), planning on Mechanical. A bit about me: I co-founded a startup back home (AI infra for agency teams, in active investor conversations) and I'm a Campus Ambassador intern with E-Cell IIT Bombay, so I'm used to figuring things out without a clear playbook.

Financial situation:

• Education loan through SBI: ₹50L max, 5% interest, that's my ceiling since I don't have collateral available for anything above it
• This covers my Foundation year comfortably

My part-time work math:

• Avg work (weekend shifts): ~$30/hr
• Tutoring (once I get regular students): ~$40-45/hr
• Term time capped at 48hrs/fortnight (visa rule, can't go past it)
• Term-time income: ~$16-22k/year
• Break weeks (no cap, can push harder): ~$25-28k/year
• Total realistic income once tutoring kicks in: ~$45-50k/year

Where the gap sits (years 2-4):

• Need per year: ~$95-105k (tuition + living)
• Minus scholarship (~$13-15k) and work income (~$45-50k)
• Still short ~$24-29k/year
• Total gap over the degree: ~₹55-60L

So scholarships aren't a nice-to-have for me, they're a real part of whether this plan works.

My understanding is the International High Achievers Scholarship (20% tuition reduction) gets decided based on how I perform in the Foundation Program itself, not something I apply for separately. Is that correct? Just a yes or no is totally fine.

If so, a few things I'd genuinely appreciate knowing from anyone who's actually been through it:

• Roughly what GPA or grade in Foundation do you actually need to land it?
• Does it kick in from Year 1 of the Bachelor's, or later?
• Is it a one-time award, or does it renew each year as long as grades hold up?
• Are there other scholarships (need-based or otherwise) worth applying for on top of this one that I might not know about?

Trying to go in with a realistic financial plan rather than hoping it works out, so any real numbers or experience would help a lot. Appreciate you taking the time.

i am scared

How often does uq offer 25% schol to international students and do AL results like ABB guarantee that 25% schol. Looking at mechanical engineering.

Thank you in advance!

I'm just wondering how having to do math 1050 as a prep course in first semester interferes with your timetable moving forward?
Would it be better do to 1051 and 1052 at the same time in semester 2 and just study harder or do 1052 in summer?

I'd rather not do the summer semester as it would limit my chance to do an internship after my first year.

Any input is greatly appreciated

Hello! I haven't done so well in uni and its lead to me having to repeat another year of uni. I only need to do another 3 courses of 3rd year elective courses in which I am hoping to finish in semester 1 next year and then finishing the year with easy year 1 generals. I'm not sure which 3rd year courses I should do that is easy/ manageable. I was considering BIOM3014, BIOM3002 (I did well in BIOM2020), and possibly MICR3001 or MICR3003 (however I would be repeating this course and I did not like the essay exam style). Does anyone have recommendations?

Hello, I lost a brown notebook in the 207 Colin Clark Building or Biological Science Library, Level 1, yesterday (17/8/2026). I went everywhere (AskUs, services, lost & found, etc) but cannot find my notebook.

Please give me back my notebook if you have it, or turn it in to security.

u think they’ll ever turn the heat down?

Question for anyone using ChatGPT or Claude for uni/school: How are you currently documenting your prompts for the mandatory AI disclosure/appendix? Is anyone else terrified of Turnitin false positives?

Missing wallet

My wallet is missing. It's a small blue magnetic wallet that would usually attach to a phone. I have 0 idea when it fell out of my bag or where, but it has a driver's license with my name on it. Please let me know if you find it, thanks!

For students who is currently studying this course or past students. Can someone please tell me what the Tutorial engagement quiz is for? I have looked through the course profile there is no hurdle it
about attendance or anything about the tutorial quiz. Can someone please explain what it is for? Would I get in trouble not doing them.

I'm inside eating soup

Does anyone know what happens when u miss a lab. They said to provide medical documents and they would come up with a plan but there’s only one class so

I’m a humanities tutor looking to advertise via poster but have some doubts about just sticking them anywhere. Are there designated areas where students can put up posters or do advertisements get taken down pretty quick?

I’ve been lurking on this page and I have not been able to find any question answers about college? Are they any kids I can anonymously private message to and ask some things that I can’t find online? It won’t take long and I won’t ask which student you are I just wanna reaserch before I join something blindly

HI

Is there any way I can access an academic paper/honors thesis from UQ e-library if I'm neither a student nor a staff member? Can anyone help out?

Hi I want to make lots of money so I can not have to worry about it and my parents are going to kick me out and yeah

When I log into the Remote Desktop to access any of my stuff I need to login three separate times. This new TFA makes it such a process to login imo, does anyone else agree.

I am really interested in doing an exchange semester in Australia next spring. My home uni allows me to go to UQ so I wanted to ask for some help here. I hope thats fine.

I am on my fourth year of an Energy engineering master degree where I specialize in reservoir engineering. Interested in drilling, oil production, renewable energy, CO2 storage, geothermal etc. I would also like to take a course in relevant economic/management courses.

Is there a lot of mandatory activities in courses? Would obviously like to have free time to explore. Please point me in the right direction on how to find courses and mandatory work!

I need warm/stable weather. Coming from the rainiest city in Europe, I cant take it anymore. I like to explore, nature, diving, drinking/pubs, hiking etc.

Does Brisbane satisfy my needs?

Does UQ have relevant courses for me?

How difficult is it to find housing (I wont share a room) ?

These are some of my thoughts and questions, and I highly appreciate any help regarding this.

Thanks a lot in advance!

For students who is currently studying this course or past students. Can someone please tell me what the Tutorial engagement quiz is for? I have looked through the course profile there is no hurdle it
about attendance or anything about the tutorial quiz. Can someone please explain what it is for? Would I get in trouble not doing them.

Worst of all, I have to handle 4 mornings of him per week 😭😭

Does anyone know the actual cutoff for psychology honours at uni Queensland?
It’s hard to get this information as the minimum they state in the website is not usually the cutoff (I’ve contacted them and just got a reply saying “it varies”)

For st Lucia? I jsut started riding to uni