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UQ Gatton

Locality: Gatton, Queensland

Address: Warrego Highway 4343 Gatton, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.uq.edu.au/gatton

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25.01.2022 Welcome to UQ Sustainability Week! To celebrate, we are hosting a Pot Painting workshop in the Central Walkway from 11.30am-1pm on Wednesday. Create your own beautiful painted pot for a potted plant and take your art home. All materials supplied, just turn up!

25.01.2022 Week 7 Student Services workshops *offered online via Zoom* Writing a Literature Review... This workshop outlines a process to use when writing a literature review. It focuses on a critical reading approach and explains the unique features of a literature review as opposed to other forms of academic writing. Study Strategies for Exam Success Explore a variety of ways in which you can continue to develop your study strategies. This workshop provides a range of strategies to assist in the study of complex topics for success on exams. Register online: https://bit.ly/2PaoQNv #studentservicesuqgatton

25.01.2022 We are thanking our beloved Clinical Studies Centre dogs and cats this #UQGivingDay for helping teach our veterinary students #UQChangeMakers

24.01.2022 It's the first day of National Desexing Month! As well as helping to stop pet overpopulation, desexing your pet has many health, behavioural and cost benefits. If you're needing your pet desexed, our wonderful team at UQ VETS can help.

23.01.2022 Monthly Outdoor Movie (Gatton) is starting at 7pm tonight with a showing of Dolittle Join us at the front of Main Lecture Theatre to unwind, eat some free popcorn and enjoy the movie.

23.01.2022 Start your semester the right way with these Week 2 workshops by Student Services: Avoiding Plagiarism: This workshop provides information on what constitutes plagiarism and also effective ways to avoid it. Referencing Gatton Style: This workshop examines the two referencing styles used within the programs at the Gatton campus. Register online: https://bit.ly/2PaoQNv

22.01.2022 UQ VETS is offering FREE on-farm metabolic testing for ponies Whos eligible? Purebred ponies of Shetland, Australian Riding Pony and Welsh A breed between 5-10 years old in South-East Queensland. To sign up or for more info, contact Dr Brianna Clark or Dr François-Rene Bertin at UQ VETS ESH on 5460 1799 or email [email protected]

22.01.2022 UQ NAIDOC Festival welcome to country kicks off at 12pm in Central Walkway

21.01.2022 Did you know we have some great birdwatching spots on campus? One of our students recently spotted this magpie and noisy minor, plus butcher birds, geese, galahs and kookaburras. What other birds have you seen on campus? credit: Srinath Balasubramanian

18.01.2022 Take a break from studying this Thursday to enjoy FREE bubble tea from 11am outside the library Thanks UQ Union!

18.01.2022 Thank you to donors to UQ's Wildlife and Emergency Care fund for ensuring injured wildlife receive critical care and treatment 24 hours a day 7 days a week at the UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital. #UQGivingDay #UQChangeMakers More information: https://alumni.uq.edu.au/wildlife-and-emergency-care-fund

18.01.2022 Join experienced meditator Yasuyo via Zoom as she guides you through several short Mindfulness practices. Beginners are welcome. Workshops commence on Wednesday 12 August Registrations via Student Hub: https://bit.ly/3gDTb3h

17.01.2022 Week 5 Student Services workshops *offered online via Zoom* Writing a Literature Review... This workshop outlines a process to use when writing a literature review. It focuses on a critical reading approach and explains the unique features of a literature review as opposed to other forms of academic writing. Study Strategies for Exam Success Explore a variety of ways in which you can continue to develop your study strategies. This workshop provides a range of strategies to assist in the study of complex topics for success on exams. Register online: https://bit.ly/2PaoQNv #studentservicesuqgatton

17.01.2022 Week 8 Student Services workshops *offered online via Zoom* Avoiding Plagiarism Plagiarism is taken seriously in the university context. This workshop provides information on what constitutes plagiarism and also effective ways to avoid it.... Referencing Gatton Style This workshop examines the two referencing styles used on Gatton campus. Practical exercises will assist you in effectively and correctly referencing according to the two styles. Register online: https://bit.ly/2PaoQNv #studentservicesuqgatton

16.01.2022 Join us for the Gatton Lantern Parade on 28 October from 6pm The parade will start in the Central Walkway with an official welcome and will conclude with a moment of silence and reflection for those affected by the events of the year past. Following the parade, an outdoor BBQ will be set up along the Central Walkway with live music and entertainment. For more details, visit: https://life.uq.edu.au/event/session/3583

15.01.2022 $10 lunches (FREE for Halls Students) at UQ Gatton today as part of Gatton Chill Sessions. Make sure you get yours from 11-2pm! #weeklyevents #gattonchillsessions #uqgatton #uqlife

15.01.2022 For UQ VETS intern, Dr Edward Di Rago, and 5th-year Vet Student, Pippa Henderson, adopting a pet was a way to give a better life to an animal in need. #UQGivingDay #UQChangeMakers

15.01.2022 Progressive Qld dairy farmer and #UQ student placement provider Paul Roderick is investing to improve his family's 350-cow operation. He's also relying on the practical expertise and experience of our UQ Gatton students. Read more in FarmOnline: https://bit.ly/2UUjg4X

14.01.2022 GATTON LANTERN PARADE CANCELLED Due to wet weather and storms, unfortunately the Gatton Lantern Parade tonight has been cancelled. We hope to hold this event ag...ain in 2021. We apologise for any inconvenience. The St Lucia parade will still go ahead this Friday 30 October. UQ Gatton #uqbloom #uqlife #uqgatton #lanternparade

14.01.2022 Join us tomorrow to recognise R U OK? Day FREE Pancakes will be served in Central Walkway by UQ Gatton Chaplaincy and Student Services UQ Gatton from 10am, as well as: - Card and Bracelet making - Giant Jenga Convo Corner - Live Music from Kelsey Berrington... - R U OK? Day Giveaways See more

13.01.2022 Dr Joyce Shi will be open for appointments at Gatton's UQ Health Care Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays To book, call (07) 5460 1396 or for more information, visit: https://www.uqhealthcare.org.au/our-clinics/gatton/

13.01.2022 We're looking for highly-engaged undergraduate and postgraduate coursework to join the UQ Science Leaders Academy in 2021. The program includes: access paid work and volunteer opportunities at UQ, including the Gatton campus develop your leadership and employability contribute to the UQ Science community build your network with researchers, industry and other students.... Applications close Sunday 29 November 2020. For more information or to apply, visit: https://science.uq.edu.au//leadership-ment/leaders-academy

12.01.2022 Happy National Agriculture Day!

12.01.2022 UQ Life BLOOM festival celebrating its third year! At Gatton, we are hosting BLOOM editions of the Gatton Chill Sessions with lantern and flower crown making. Join in on the evening lantern parade and Indigenous BLOOM lunch. The festival’s theme ‘celebrate, innovate, illuminate’ will be showcased via our numerous festival partners in the midst of the beautiful jacaranda season. Find out what’s on https://life.uq.edu.au/uqbloom/gatton

12.01.2022 We'd like to extend a big thank you to the UQ Gatton Past Students Association, who have made a significant donation to expand their existing scholarship to support even more undergraduate students who attend the Gatton campus. #UQGivingDay #UQChangeMakers

12.01.2022 More exciting news from our #UQ vaccine team today. The team are recruiting 96 new volunteers who are 56+ to join their ongoing clinical trial. Were hoping Queenslanders get behind us and sign up, Professor Paul Young. Find out how you can get involved here: https://bit.ly/3joeN4R ... #UQResearch

11.01.2022 The rain won't stop today's Gatton Chill Session! Come join us on the Dining Hall verandah for flower crown making as part of the UQ Life BLOOM festival

11.01.2022 Srinath, one of our Master of Agricultural Science students, started the walkntalk project to get to know the diverse global student community who live in the Gatton Halls of Residence Read about Srinath and the walkntalk interviews here: https://future-students.uq.edu.au/stori/walk-srinath-gatton

11.01.2022 The University of Queensland Online Australian Stock Horse Sale 2020. UQ offers for sale 14 rising two and three year old Australian Stock Horses. Online Sale will commence at 5pm on Thursday 20th August. Only registered bidders will be eligible to participate in the sale. Sale registrations will close at 5pm Wednesday 19th August. Inspections are most welcome by appointment. All enquiries about the sale horses and to register to bid please contact the Equine Unit Coordinator Mitch Coyle. 0417999339 [email protected]

10.01.2022 The UQ NAIDOC Festival returns for 2020 to to the Gatton campus on Wednesday 12 August! Join us in the Central Walkway as we celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture! With entertainment, workshops, talks, films and food across on-campus and a supporting online program, there is so much to explore this year: life.uq.edu.au/ naidoc

10.01.2022 The Summer Farm Jobs with Growcom virtual presentation and panel starts at 12pm today This panel will cover: - if farm work could be right for you - how to get started - pay rates, accommodation, farm locations... - how you can apply - Q&A with the panel members. Register here: https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/events/detail/2867265

10.01.2022 We're kicking off our monthly outdoor movies this Wednesday with Dolitte (2020) Join us from 6pm in the Central Walkway to relax, enjoy the movie and some FREE popcorn. Registration is free but essential: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/monthly-outdoor-movie-gatto

10.01.2022 The Student Employability Advisory Group student reps need your support! We are seeking student feedback on the programs and events run by the Student Employability Centre (SEC) to better understand what they can do to support you in building your employability Join us at an upcoming focus group to have your voice heard in how SEC can grow to better support UQ students and go into the draw to win a $100 gift card The session times are: ... Focus Group 1: Monday 7 September Time: 1pm 2pm Location 1: Zoom Registration: https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/events/detail/2859137 Focus Group 2: Tuesday 8 September Time: 1pm 2pm Location 1: Zoom Registration: https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/events/detail/2859140 Focus Group 1: Friday 11 September Time: 1pm 2pm Location 1: Zoom Registration: https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/events/detail/2859142 If you have any questions, contact [email protected].

09.01.2022 To celebrate National Student Volunteer Week, head down to the Gatton Chill Session on Wednesday 26 August to meet a volunteer, mentor or student representative to chat about opportunities at Gatton

09.01.2022 Tullio has still 'goat' to find a new home! If you are interested or have any questions, please get in touch with the UQ Goat Management team: [email protected] NOTE: We are rehoming Tullio because he is part of a breeding herd and we need to broaden our genetics. Ideally, we would like him to be used in a breeding herd in his next home.

08.01.2022 Only a few days left to register for the UQ Gatton Online Australian Stock Horse Auction Registrations close at 5pm Wednesday 19 August. To register or for more information, contact the Equine Unit Coordinator Mitch Coyle: 0417999339 or [email protected]

08.01.2022 Week 6 Student Services workshops *offered online via Zoom* Writing a Research Proposal... This workshop will assist you to understand the process and generic requirements of a research proposal. Bring in Your Writing Contact Student Services to set your own individual time for this workshop on the dates offered. This workshop is designed for you to bring in assignments that you are working on. It provides you with the opportunity to receive feedback and ask about an area of concern you have with your writing. Register online: https://bit.ly/2PaoQNv #studentservicesuqgatton

08.01.2022 We recently welcomed our first foal for the season! Our students have been patiently awaiting foaling season and some even participating in overnight observation to provide round the clock care for our horses.

07.01.2022 Week 4 Student Services workshops *offered online via Zoom* Writing a Case Study Report... This workshop will explain the unique features of a case study report as opposed to other forms of academic writing. Writing a Critical Review of a Scientific Article This workshop will outline the skills required for critical analysis of a scientific article in order to write a review. Writing an Excellent Essay This workshop will assist you to write a well-structured essay by demonstrating an effective essay writing process. Register online: https://bit.ly/2PaoQNv #studentservicesuqgatton

07.01.2022 Grab your housemates and your car for some on campus drive-in movie action on Thursday 6 August from 6pm JUMANJI - Welcome to the Jungle will be showing in the Environmental carpark. Tickets are only $5 and include a pizza. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/uqu-drive-in-cinema-gatton-

06.01.2022 Join us in the Central Walkway from 10am today to meet a volunteer, mentor or student representative to chat about opportunities at Gatton

05.01.2022 NEW TRAINING PROGRAM IN SPORTS MEDICINE Passionate about Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation or do you know someone who is? Apply for a scholarship in UQ's Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Training Program. The 3.5 year scholarship positions will combine clinical work, training and research supervised by a wide range of specialists and highly experienced clinicians. The successful candidates will rotate between Randwick Equine Centre and UQ VETS Equine Spec...ialist Hospital. On successful completion of the program, candidates will be awarded the Doctor of Veterinary Clinical Science (DVClinSc) degree. Candidates who successfully complete the program will also be expected to be eligible to apply to sit American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation certifying examinations. To apply visit: https://bit.ly/3mpcKyF See more

05.01.2022 Yesterday we took the UQ NAIDOC Festival to Gatton! Check out what we got up to! #uqlife #uqnaidoc #naidoc #nunukulyuggera @ UQ Gatton

05.01.2022 Stephen Moore, a former Wallabies Captain and now General Manager Corporate & Commercial at NAPCO - The North Australian Pastoral Company, will be joining our upcoming science industry chat this afternoon. With direct accountability for People and Culture, Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety, Corporate Affairs and IT, Stephen can provide well rounded advice on NAPCos operations and opportunities to join NAPCos workforce post-University. Join the science industry c...hat via Zoom on Thursday 10 September at 4pm. Register here https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/events/detail/2859494 See more

05.01.2022 Week 11 Student Services workshops *offered online via Zoom* Bring in Your Writing... Contact Student Services to set your own individual time for this workshop on the dates offered. This workshop is designed for you to bring in assignments that you are working on. It provides you with the opportunity to receive feedback and ask about an area of concern you have with your writing. Register online: https://bit.ly/2PaoQNv #studentservicesuqgatton

04.01.2022 Rapid Testing will be back at Gatton Monday 9 November from 9.30am thanks to UQ Union Visit Morrison Hall to receive FREE HIV, Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea testing - no bookings required!

03.01.2022 Applications for the 2021 AgriFutures Australia Horizon Scholarship Program are now open. The two-year scholarship program aims to provide financial, professional and industry support to the next generation of ag leaders and game changers. To be eligible, students must be entering their final two years of an undergraduate agriculture-related or STEM degree. Successful scholars will receive a $5,000 bursary per year, support to undertake industry work placements, an annual workshop and access to a strong network of like-minded peers and industry leaders. Applications close on Friday, 15 January 2021. To apply, or for more information, visit www.agrifutures.com.au/horizon

02.01.2022 Week 12 Student Services workshops *offered online via Zoom* Preparing for Exams... Perform to the best of your ability in exams by: learning how to prepare effectively for different types of questions; handing the stress of exams themselves, and by avoiding common mistakes made by students during exams. Register online: https://bit.ly/2PaoQNv #studentservicesuqgatton

02.01.2022 Hear from Lucie Cook, Human Resources and Recruitment Partner from NAPCO - The North Australian Pastoral Company in our upcoming science industry chat. Find out what NAPCO looks for in graduates, Lucie's career journey, and what you can do right now to make yourself more employable For all this and more, join the science industry chat via Zoom on Thursday 10 September at 4pm. NAPCO is a leader in Australia's cattle industry and is one of Australia's largest beef producer...s, with a herd of over 180,000 cattle. Register here: https://studenthub.uq.edu.au//science-industry-chat-north-

02.01.2022 Enjoy a BLOOM edition of the Gatton Chill Session this Wednesday from 10am with FREE lantern making workshops, flower crown making workshops, live music and more See the full Gatton BLOOM program here: https://life.uq.edu.au/uqbloom/gatton

02.01.2022 This big, beautiful UQ Gatton stud just sold at the Roma Droughtmasters Bull Sale this year making $21,000, eclipsing the sale average. He's got a bright future as a future father to prize cattle - a testament to #UQResearch and our Gatton breeding efforts. #UQSVS

01.01.2022 Check out the Student Services week 3 Zoom workshops