Best Sources of Information for HASS Students - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Top 3 Sources of good Information on the Social side of your life on campus with HASS

Uni is far, far, far more than just classes - if not, then you might be missing what Uni is really all about!

So how do you get involved, where do you tune into what's happening and what opportunities are there for you beyond the classroom? We've got you covered. Check out our Top 3 Sources of info on Campus Life & Your Opportunities.

1. On HASS Social Media

Find all your HASS opportunities through our social media channels on linktr.ee/uqhasslife including:

1. Life of HASS - Instagram
The @uqhasslife instagram is a great student-run space showing life on campus as it's being lived. They post lots of interesting insights into hass life including student takeovers, humansofhass, and more. It's also super useful as they publish a lot of cool opportunities, events, and really helpful reminders through their instagram stories.

2. UQ Humanities and Social Sciences - Facebook

Use the UQ Humanities and Social Science page to find all kinds of internships, student leadership, travel, personal development and employability opportunities. It's updated almost daily and it's one of the best and most active sources of good info for you. It's also pretty fun and has lots of handy reminders.

3. UQ Humanities & Social Sciences - LinkedIn

If you're on the verge of stepping out into the world or looking to connect with Alumni and Industry in HASS, this is a great spot for you. It's great for networking with HASS professionals and to get good tips for enhancing your employability.

2. The HASS Student Futures Team

Did you know HASS has an entire professional team that works with students to build better experience for students like you?

The HASS Student Futures Team (located in Forgan Smith E225/227 (30 seconds from Merlo's) and they also have a great website! Their team works to:

1. Build belongingness: through things like Orientation, HASS leadership, Student Comms, HASS Volutneers, and much more.

2. Build partnership: between students, staff, and industry through various partnerhsips, student representation, and industry initiatives.

3. Build employability: through our industry mentoring, employability workshops and consultations, professional development and leadership opportunities, and cool curriculum work like HASS Work Integrated Learning and PHSS2000.

Most importantly, they're some of the most helpful and friendly people on campus, so don't be a stranger!

You can get in touch with the team by emailing them at studentfutures@hass.uq.edu.au.

3. UQ Life

The Top 3 Sources for solid Academic Information for HASS students.

So this is what the high-ups want you to THINK is the most important thing. Just remember that famous quote "Don't let School get in the way of your Education"! Seriously though, these are your go-to, book-markable, favouritedest, and shareable sources for life-saving academic info!

1. MyUQ

2. The HASS Student Admin Team

The cogs behind the machine and the wind beneath your wings! When it comes to HASS-specific or BA-specific questions, this is your go-to team!

The Student Admin Team are an amazing bunch of people who live in Forgan Smith Building E206, and while you may not know them, they probably know you! Sound creepy, don't worry, they've been processing your enrollments, progression checks, course changes, show-cause, exchange study plans, and much MUCH more since you arrived and they take great pride in helping students graduate smoothly!

When it comes to help with your studies, and in particular your programs, they are an invaluable resource. If they don't know the answer, they'll direct you to someone who does.

They have a great Program Advice page on the website, and you can get in touch with them here, or call them at +61 (07) 3365 1333.

3. How2HASS on YouTube

The Best Sources for Wellbeing Help and Support!

It doesn't matter if you're looking for a way to get edge-up the top of your game or if you're on the verge of a panic-induced meltdown, these sources of info will help you find what you need when you need it!

1. MyUQ Health, Wellbeing & Crisis

2. UQ Sport & UQU Social Sport

A healthy lifestyle and some good physical exercise is one of the best ways to take care of yourself academically AND socially!

UQSport offers some great exercise programs, facilities and has a bazillion or so sport related clubs for you to join. If you're looking for something competative, recreational, or purely social, this is a great starting point! They also have a great Instagram that celebrates amazing UQ sporting achievements and is a great source of info about opportunties to get your sport on!

Top 3 Best Sources of Information & Support for HASS Students