Alumna Sophie O’Neill, talks to us about her science journey since attending the National Science Summer School (NSSS) in 1994. Hello my name is Sophie O’Neill and I was selected for the National Science Summer School (NSSS) (now National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)) in 1994. I am currently on staff at The University of Queensland… Read more
Careers in Cloud Computing Date – Thursday 31 August 2017 Time – 2.45 – 4.30pm Location – The Playhouse, Women’s College, University of Queensland, St Lucia Hear an address by Teresa Carlson, Vice President of Amazon Web Services,on the future of technology and the many high-demand careers now available in cloud computing. If you are… Read more
There is much happening at the University of Queensland – Here is an overview of recent and upcoming events. UQ St Lucia campus tours This is a great way to become familiar with the campus. If you take your tour between 6 March – 30 October 2017 you can go into the draw to win a… Read more
Here are two of the University of Queensland latest projects… Food Lab by Ben Milbourne UQ is working with 2012 MasterChef finalist Ben Milbourne to produce an online series of food science resources that align with Australia’s STEM Strategy 2025 initiative and the national science curriculum. Each episode of Food Lab by Ben Milbourne will… Read more
After the Partners’ Day presentations the students gathered for the Partners’ Day Expo , where they were able to meet, chat and network with representatives of the NYSF partners. The students were able to meet reps (and the presenters) from Lockheed Martin, IP Australia, UNSW Australia, Monash University, Melbourne University, Australian National University, University of… Read more
Careers that Started in Science Ann Damien, Bachelor of Biotechnology “I first became interested in science when I attended the National Youth Science Forum while I was in high school. That was the first time I really saw people who were genuinely excited about science! I was hooked. UQ’s international ranking and reputation for world-acclaimed… Read more
Future Students Contact Centre For many future students, University can seem like a different world with a different language. The Future Student Contact Centre combines friendly service with helpful information on UQ programs, study options and applications. Chat with us live Our friendly student advisors are waiting to chat with you about study and life… Read more
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Next Step programs kicked off in Brisbane and Canberra in April. “Our Next Step program aims to promote our partner organisations through laboratory and site visits in capital cities across Australia. They give the NYSF students a better understanding of the facilities available at the universities who partner with… Read more
CSI: BrisScience – 7 March 2016 Ever wondered what Brisbane’s forensic scientists are actually working on? BrisScience has invited four of the best to cut through the hype and give us an insight into the real life world of forensic science. Register to attend this free event. World Science Festival 2016 – 9-13 March 2016… Read more
Lui Lawrence-Rangger is an NYSF alumnus (2014) who started a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Ecology, at the University of Queensland (UQ) this year. “Coming from a class of a mere 22 students, I had always figured that moving up to university was going to be a massive lifestyle and social change. I have however… Read more