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International Baccalaureate Research Skills Program

7 April 2025 9:30am8 April 2025 3:30pm
The inaugural International Baccalaureate Research Skills Program (IBRSP) provides comprehensive development in core research skills for Year 11 IB students, and the opportunity to engage with professional researchers to learn about exciting scientific research taking place across UQ.
student using lab equipment

Experience Genetics (school groups only)

25 June 2025 9:00am30 July 2025 1:45pm
Complete practicals on DNA recombination, extraction, amplification and analysis, and consolidate your learning with a quiz.
school of fish

Queensland Biology Winter School, Year 11

30 June 2025 9:30am1 July 2025 4:00pm
The UQ Year 11 Queensland Biology Winter School (11QBWS) explores contemporary biology topics, including biodiversity, cell, animal, and plant physiology, biophysics, and how diverse biological disciplines are interconnected.
plants in science beakers

Queensland Biology Winter School, Year 12

7 July 2025 9:30am8 July 2025 4:00pm
The UQ Year 12 Queensland Biology Winter School (12QBWS) explores contemporary topics in genetics, phylogenetics, evolutionary biology, biochemistry, and how many biological disciplines are interconnected.
teenage girl wearing protective goggles doing experiment

STEM Spotlight (Year 8 & 9)

22 November 2024 9:00am2:15pm
A free on-campus experience for school groups of Year 8 and Year 9 students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
two tawny frogmouth owls

Experience Ecology (school groups only)

28 October 2024 9:00am19 November 2024 2:00pm
Join us to complete 3 mandatory practicals in Unit 3 senior biology. You'll also take part in a computer-based workshop on data analysis and scientific writing.
student using lab equipment

Experience Genetics (school groups only)

9 July 2024 9:00am19 July 2024 2:00pm
Complete practicals on DNA recombination, extraction, amplification and analysis, and consolidate your learning with a quiz.
school of fish

Year 11 Queensland Biology Winter School

1 July 2024 9:00am2 July 2024 5:30pm
Students commencing Year 11 in 2024 and studying senior biology or IB biology are invited to apply for the UQ Queensland Biology Winter School.
plants growing in science flasks

Year 12 Queensland Biology Winter School

24 June 2024 8:00am25 June 2024 5:30pm
Students commencing Year 12 in 2024 and studying senior biology or IB biology are invited to apply for the UQ Queensland Biology Winter School.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students listening to teacher

Experience Genetics (school groups only)

11 July 2022 9:00am19 July 2022 2:00pm
Complete practicals on DNA recombination, extraction, amplification and analysis, and consolidate your learning with a quiz. Registrations to be announced.
student in a lab

Experience Genetics (individuals)

8 July 2022 9:00am2:30pm
Year 12 biology students are encouraged to register to attend if you are not coming with your school in Term 3 Week 1. Registrations to be announced.
Bower bird

Year 12 Queensland Biology Winter School

4 July 2022 9:00am5 July 2022 5:00pm
Students commencing Year 12 in 2022 and studying senior biology are invited to apply for the UQ Queensland Biology Winter School (12QBWS).
bee on flower

Year 11 Queensland Biology Winter School

27 June 2022 9:00am28 June 2022 5:00pm
Students commencing Year 11 in 2022 and studying senior biology are invited to apply for the UQ Queensland Biology Winter School (11QBWS).
sea urchin

Experience Marine Biology Webinar

16 June 2022 6:00pm6:45pm
Domestic and international students are invited to hear more about studying marine biology at the undergraduate level at UQ. Registrations to be announced.
white kangaroo

Experience Zoology and Conservation Biology Webinar

9 June 2022 6:00pm6:45pm
Domestic and international students are invited to hear more about studying zoology, ecology and conservation biology at the undergraduate level at UQ. Registrations to be announced.
Dragonfly

Experience Entomology Webinar

2 June 2022 6:00pm6:45pm
Domestic and international students are invited to hear about studying entomology at the undergraduate level at UQ.