De-stress for success

Events to help you manage exam stress

Join us for free on campus and on demand events to help you relax and destress during exams.

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On Campus Events

Session 1 2024:

18 Wally’s Walk from 10am – 2pm

Week 9: Tues 30th April

Week 10: Tues 7th May

Week 11: Tues 14th May

Week 12: Tues 21st May

Week 13: Tues 28th & Wed 29th May

Exam period: Tues 4th & Wed 5th June

Exam period: Tues 11th & Wed 12th

• Mindfulness spaces are available at ground level 18WW and ground level library (these spaces are available until the end of the exam period - Friday 21st June).
• Sensory spaces at Globe Cafe and 4 First Walk.
• Emergency exam packs (available from Service Connect reception and Library front desk during the exam period).
• Resources, giveaways and more.

ON DEMAND EVENTS

Check out these events that you can access anytime.

Listen to some beats while you study

Plug into the Spotify playlists of music nominated by our students.

We asked you what music you listen to while studying? You answered and we got 10 hours of song suggestions!  Listen here

Want a lighter playlist?  We've got you covered with our instrumental playlist.  Listen here

Mental health check

When you’ve been stressed out and not feeling quite like yourself it can be difficult to know what to do. Check your levels of stress, anxiety, or low mood and see if you might benefit from learning specific tools to improve the way you feel, with 'This Way Up' and their free and anonymous Take-a-Test Tool.

Take a test

Cooking with Chef Housien

Struggling because you don't know how to cook? Our Head Chef Housien shares with you different easy and quick recipes.

Remember that “Cooking is an act of patience, mindfulness, an outlet for creative expression, a means of communication, and helps to raise one’s self-esteem as the cook can feel good about doing something positive for you, your family, or loved ones,” Julie Ohana.

• Tempura battered fish and chips [YouTube video]
• Chicken schnitzel with mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes [YouTube video]
• Prawn linguini with shaved fennel, tomatoes, chilli, garlic and pangrattato [YouTube video]
• Foul Maddamas (squashed beans) [YouTube video]
• Chocolate and cherry clusters [YouTube video]

View the full YouTube playlist

Free online gym class library

Want to work out but can make the live sessions? Access the free online gym class library from MQ Sport and Recreation anytime.

Choose from a variety of classes such as Flex, Yoga, Pilates, Core, Cardio and many more.

Chair mobility

Anna, a group fitness instructor from the Sports and Aquatic Centre, will offer a 5-minute stretching session [YouTube video] if you need a quick break and spend a lot of time sitting on your chair while working and studying.

Five-minute workout at your desk

Anna shows you a 5-minute workout [YouTube video] that you can do at your desk.

Relaxation session

Other helpful resources