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Secondary Science and Mathematics Leaders Forum

21 March 2024 4:15pm6:00pm
Invited secondary science and mathematics leaders attend a forum facilitated by Dr Gurion Ang to discuss opportunities to work together to inspire, increase desire and then more effectively transition secondary students into studying science and mathematics at senior secondary levels and subsequently at university.
pokemon catching

Pokemon™: are they biologically possible?

20 March 2024 1:15pm2:15pm
The weird and whimsical world of Pokémon™ is filled with colourful animated characters, many of which draw inspiration from animals and plants of the natural world. Can you identify the living inspiration for some Pokémon™ and determine if they are biologically possible? Part of the 2024 World Science Festival Brisbane School Program.
Dr G

Dr G Talks IA3

20 March 2024 11:00am12:30pm
Join UQ’s Dr. Gurion Ang as he shares tips and tricks to make IA3 for senior sciences less daunting. Year 11 and 12 students will pick up strategies including how to find credible sources of scientific evidence, structuring a scientific narrative and forming a relevant and specific research question from a research claim. Part of the 2024 World Science Festival Brisbane School Program.
woman looking at excel on a computer screen

Data are Fun?! for Senior Science Teachers

26 February 2024 9:45am2:30pm
We'll cover best practice in data processing, analysis and report preparation for new and returning teachers in senior sciences. Join us in-person only at Villanova College.
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V9 Australian Curriculum science forum (working group)

3 February 2024 10:00am1:30pm
Join Dr Gurion Ang and other science and geography teachers as we work together to identify areas in the V9 Australian Curriculum where UQ can provide academic support to teachers and secondary students.
flaming galah

Experience Ecology (school groups only)

30 October 2023 9:00am21 November 2023 2:00pm
Join us to complete three mandatory practicals in Unit 3 senior biology. You'll also take part in a computer-based workshop on data analysis and scientific writing.
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Information session for current and future tutors

3 October 2023 3:00pm4:00pm
A free information session on Library resources and services that tutors may access, and the processes used for tutor recruitment, and opportunities in place to support growing your teaching practice as a tutor.
books in a forest

Tutor development: building narratives in your teaching

23 August 2023 2:30pm3:15pm
A free workshop on incorporating narratives into your teaching.
students listening to teacher

Experience Genetics (school groups only)

10 July 2023 9:00am19 July 2023 2:00pm
Complete practicals on DNA recombination, extraction, amplification and analysis, and consolidate your learning with a quiz.
sprouts growing out of the soil

Year 11 Queensland Biology Winter School

3 July 2023 9:00am4 July 2023 5:00pm
Students commencing Year 11 in 2023 and studying QCE senior biology or IB biology are invited to apply for the UQ Queensland Biology Winter School (11QBWS). Applications open at the end of Term 1, 2023.
blue cells under a microscope

Year 12 Biology Unit 4 Study Day (online only)

30 June 2023 9:45am2:30pm
Consolidate your learning of Unit 4 content during your Term 2 school holidays, and gain a head start on Term 3 content. Complete interactive workshops, solve challenges, and exam-style questions.
DNA

Year 12 Queensland Biology Winter School

26 June 2023 9:00am27 June 2023 5:00pm
Students commencing Year 12 in 2023 and studying QCE senior biology or IB biology are invited to apply for the UQ Queensland Biology Winter School (12QBWS). Applications open at the end of Term 1, 2023.
student sitting with books

Help me get started for my IA3 (online only)

23 May 2023 4:00pm6:00pm
Learn tips and tricks to develop your research question, find sources of scientific information and build a narrative for your Internal Assessment 3. This free webinar is for Year 12 biology students, but other science students and Year 11 science students are welcome to attend.
deer in the forest

Year 12 Biology Unit 3 Study Mornings (online only)

4 April 2023 8:30am5 April 2023 10:30am
Consolidate your learning of Unit 3 content during your Term 1 school holidays. Revise subject matter through interactive workshops, game-based quizzes, and exam-style questions.
students chatting

Tutor development: best practice and afternoon tea

15 March 2023 3:00pm3:45pm
All tutors are welcome to attend a development session to learn from experienced tutors and connect over afternoon tea.
bee hive box

What are our native bees doing?

11 February 2023 11:00am12:30pm
This free public lecture provides a summary of the outcomes of our Engaging Science citizen science project about Australian native bees. The general public and citizen scientists registered for the project (aged 13 years plus) are welcome to attend in person or online.
laptop computer with graphs on the screen

Data are Fun?! for Senior Science Teachers

3 February 2023 9:45am2:30pm
We'll cover best practice in data processing, analysis and report preparation for new and returning teachers in senior sciences. Join us in-person only at Corinda State High School.
black cockatoo

Queensland Biology Summer School (for commencing Year 12s)

17 January 2023 9:00am19 January 2023 5:00pm
Take a deep dive into contemporary topics in ecology, conservation biology, plant science, and zoology and how these disciplines apply to the management and use of our environment.
Free-living nematodes

Morphological and molecular identification of nematodes

22 November 2022 9:00am25 November 2022 4:00pm
Key features used to identify plant and soil nematodes; the ecological role of various trophic groups.
bird in lake

Experience Ecology (school groups only)

20 October 2022 2:45pm23 November 2022 3:45pm
Join us to complete three mandatory practicals in Unit 3 senior biology around the picturesque UQ Lakes. You'll also take part in a computer-based workshop on data analysis and scientific writing.
Students in study room

Year 12 Biology Study Days

27 September 2022 9:45am29 September 2022 1:45pm
Year 12 biology students can participate in three days of lectures, workshops and study groups to consolidate Unit 3 and 4 learning online. Join us online for each study day on 27, 28 and 29 September from 9.45am - 1.45pm. Registration and payment is required.
Student taking photo of turtle underwater

Experience Marine Biology

10 September 2022 10:00am11:30am
Attend class as if you are at university, and learn about a diverse range of potential careers in marine biology, and coastal and ocean science.
Koala sniffing person's hand

Experience Zoology and Conservation Biology

3 September 2022 10:00am11:30am
Attend class as if you are at university, and learn about a diverse range of potential careers in zoology, ecology and conservation biology. Registrations to be announced.
Mosquito

Experience Entomology

13 August 2022 10:00am11:30am
Attend class as if you are at university, and learn about a diverse range of potential careers in entomology.

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