frilled necked lizard

Ecology Extravaganza Vol. 2

6 September 2024 4:00pm6:00pm
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.
sugar dlider

Hidden Treasures at Hidden Vale

28 August 2024 2:45pm5:00pm
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.
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Data are Fun!? (The Prequel)

9 August 2024 4:00pm6:00pm
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.
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Tutor development: exemplar practice and CV writing

29 May 2024 2:45pm4:00pm
All casual academics (in and beyond the School of the Environment) are welcome to attend a development session and connect over afternoon tea.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Pratylenchus thornei

Biological control of nematodes

25 July 2022 9:00am26 July 2022 4:00pm
The role of natural enemies in regulating pest populations; mass production and release of biocontrol agents; improving natural system biological control
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Modifying the soil biological community to improve soil health

22 July 2022 9:00am4:00pm
The complexity of the soil food web; interactions between soil organisms; the role of soil organisms in maintaining plant and soil health