Professional development

Ecology Extravaganza Vol. 2 focusses on new and more explicit subject matter and statistical analyses introduced in the 2025 Senior Biology syllabus. It is delivered live online (via Zoom) and recorded. All registrants will receive resources and recordings that can be accessed indefinitely.

Invited lead biology teachers and science department heads from schools in the Lockyer Valley, Toowoomba, and surrounds attend an exclusive professional development opportunity at Hidden Vale Research Station.

Data are Fun!? (The Prequel) is specifically for middle school science teachers who are new to science, teaching out-of-field, or experienced teachers who would benefit from foundational introduction to data analysis, interpretation, graphical representation and scientific writing genre conventions. It is delivered live online (via Zoom) and recorded. All registrants will receive resources and recordings that can be accessed indefinitely.

All casual academics (in and beyond the School of the Environment) are welcome to attend a development session and connect over afternoon tea.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A free workshop on incorporating narratives into your teaching.

All tutors are welcome to attend a development session to learn from experienced tutors and connect over afternoon tea.

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.

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.

Key features used to identify plant and soil nematodes; the ecological role of various trophic groups.

The role of natural enemies in regulating pest populations; mass production and release of biocontrol agents; improving natural system biological control

The complexity of the soil food web; interactions between soil organisms; the role of soil organisms in maintaining plant and soil health