Cooking in the Microwave – Banana Bread
Have a ripe banana, not much time between cram sessions, and a microwave? Then this is the study snack for you!
Cooking in the Microwave – Baked Potato
To unwind this stressful week of studying for exams, we’re bringing you a warm hearty dinner for this cold night, a baked potato. Enjoy it with some Netflix and treat yourself to some ice cream for dessert, because you deserve it!
An Open Letter Regarding Black Lives Matter from UQ Union Council
UQ Union would like to acknowledge the death of George Floyd as one of the many murders of African Americans by police. The Office Bearers and councillors of the Union stand in solidarity with the protesters all around the world and their continued fight for freedom from racial discrimination and police brutality.
Cooking in the Microwave – Mug Brownie
This week is all about focusing on mental health and ways to cope with stress, and what better way to calm your stress levels than with a warm, decadent chocolate brownie, and the best part, you can make it in seconds!
Stress Less & Colour In
Colouring in is not just for kids anymore. In fact, in the last few years, colouring in for adults has become a hugely popular form of mindufulness and relaxation. Check out our UQ theme colouring in sheet!
Cooking in the Microwave – Fluffy Pancakes
The moment you have all been waiting for, microwave pancakes have arrived!
That’s right, this week on Cooking in the Microwave we’re bringing you warm, fluffy pancakes straight out of your microwave.
Recognising the Signs of Stress
Recognising the signs of stress in your own body might be new to you. But, you’re not alone. Stress can have all kinds of crazy effects on your body that many people don’t even realise are stress related.
Cooking in the Microwave – Mac & Cheese Two Ways
This week on Cooking in the Microwave…. Mac & Cheese Two Ways!
It’s getting a little bit more chilly and that’s why you need a warm and comforting mug full of cheesy goodness.
Best Podcasts for Uni Students
Have you been watching too many Suits reruns, are you procrastinating that assignment that’s due soon, or are you simply just “bored in the house and I’m in the house bored”? Then these podcasts are here to support you. We’ve found the best podcasts for uni students to listen to on the internet and compiled them here for you so you can find exactly what you want to listen to, from crime, comedy, interview, health and wellbeing, and educational podcasts!
Cooking in the Microwave – Mug Cookie
I’m sure you’re working hard (or hardly working) on getting those assignments done and preparing for your exams, and that’s why you deserve a warm, soft, chocolate chip cookie. It takes seconds to make, and there’s no messy clean up at the end. All you need are some basic ingredients, a mug and a spoon to dig in!
Impacts of Social Media on Mental Health
Humans are social creatures; we need social interaction in order to thrive. Plenty of research suggests that these social interactions have a huge impact on our mental health and levels of happiness. When we have healthy social connections it decreases our stress, improves our self-image, decreases feelings of isolation and contributes to a better overall feeling of wellbeing.
Dance Your Way Through Quarantine With Our Quarantunes Playlist
Since you can’t head out to see any live music, let alone go to your mate’s house party, we thought we’d step in and help you out with our Quarantunes Playlist!
Healthy Social Media Use in Quarantine
Social media is a real lifesaver while in quarantine. It helps to keep us connected with friends and family, it gives us an escape from the boredom of isolation and social distancing, it helps us to stay up to date with new information regarding COVID-19 and ever evolving laws and regulations.
Keeping a Positive Mindset in Quarantine
Looking after your mental health while in COVID-19 quarantine is important. Being stuck indoors, worrying about things that are happening in the world can make it easy to fall into an unhelpful headspace. Sometimes the simple act of refocusing your attention to the positives, finding the beauty in what we have and enjoying all the small things that still exist for us day to day is a good way to redirect your headspace to something more positive.
Nine Online Games to Play in Quarantine
Self-isolation is a time to come together and connect with friends online, while maintaining social distancing. It’s also a great opportunity for some friendly competition! If you’re looking for some fresh options to stay entertained in quarantine look no further. These are our top nine picks for games you can play online while you and your friends are stuck in quarantine. Let the games, and boredom busting, begin!
Statement 15 April 2020
The University of Queensland Union is the peak representative body for students at UQ. Our mission has remained unchanged since 1911: to support and advocate for students throughout the challenges of University, whatever they may be.
7 Ways to Celebrate Your Birthday in Quarantine
Just because we’re in quarantine, doesn’t mean that we stop having birthdays! If you’re going to have to celebrate your special day a little differently this year, don’t worry! We’re here to help with some ideas on how you can still make it a fun occasion!
Statement from the University of Queensland Union (UQU) in response to COVID-19 – 2 April Update
The University of Queensland Union (UQU) wishes to advise staff, student, stakeholders and the entire community at the University of Queensland about our response to COVID-19 and how it may impact the student experience. Our highest concern at this time is the wellbeing of the entire University community inclusive of all students and staff.
Ways to Look After Yourself in Quarantine
Quarantine can be an isolating time. It can be easy to become a couch potato; watching Netflix and spending all day falling down social media rabbit holes. It disrupts your routines, and for some people can make them feel anxious about everything that is going on in the world creating an unhelpful mindset.
Practicing Mindfulness in Quarantine
While we adjust to our temporary new normal with social distancing and self-isolation measures, you may be feeling more stressed or anxious. One way you can help to ease these feelings of anxiousness is by practicing mindfulness. You can use mindfulness when you are starting to recognise you are getting feelings of stress to ground yourself and get out of the unhelpful headspace and more present in the current moment.