Science Snippets
EXTENSION activities for Years 7 to 12 in a variety of areas of science, engineering etc
NOTE the following are some optional extension activities and competitions that students may be interested in applying for. Students are responsible for completion of applications and all costs. NOTE Ms Guthrie can assist with applications, if required. Several close soon so don’t miss out. More may come so watch newsletter and emails from Ms Guthrie.
School holiday UQ engineering tours (9th and 11th April 2024) Years 10 – 12
School Holiday Engineering Tours – Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology – University of Queensland (uq.edu.au)
SPARQ-Ed View link : Biomedical Education for School students | Translational Research Institute (tri.edu.au) NOTE there are programs for Senior (10 – 12) and Junior (8 – 9)
There are senior research immersion programs (Years 10 – 12) and Junior Research Engagement programs (Years 8 and 9 ) available. See link for further details.
UQ Big Day In – engineering 28 May 2024 Years 9 – 12 Tickets (student) $10
BiG Day In Brisbane – Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Book Your Tickets Below (eventsmart.com)
WE explore engineering at UQ 1st May 2024 – register ASAP
Explore Engineering Day – Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology – University of Queensland (uq.edu.au)
WE work experience Holiday Camps Years 10 – 12
Held July and September:
WE Work Experience – Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology – University of Queensland (uq.edu.au)
QIMR (Queensland institute of medical research)
Holiday Science experience For Year 10 – 12
Free to attend. Register soon. To apply Holiday Science Experience – QIMR Berghofer
Dates available are:
- Thursday 19 September, 2024
- Friday 20 September, 2024
- Wednesday 11 December, 2024
- Thursday 12 December, 2024
You will learn a range of skills including:
- Pipetting and serial dilutions
- DNA extraction and PCR
- Agarose gel electrophoresis
- Vortexing and centrifugation
- Microscopy
- Blood smears
WE work experience Years 10 – 12
WE Work Experience – Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology – University of Queensland (uq.edu.au)
Work Experience at the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum high school work experience program offers you the chance to explore a variety of careers including science and cultural research, education, public programming, curatorial and exhibition design, marketing, communications and corporate services. The program is available to students in Years 10 – 12. Applications open now, closing Friday 3 May 2024.
Work_experience_2024__Information_pack.8915c44.pdf (australian.museum)
Queensland Biology Winter School (Year 12)
24 – 25 June 2024
The UQ Year 12 Queensland Biology Winter School (12QBWS) will provide a deep dive into contemporary topics in genetics, phylogenetics, evolutionary biology and biochemistry and how biological disciplines are interconnected. Applications are open now and close on Friday 3 May 2024.
Queensland Biology Winter School, Year 12 – Study – The University of Queensland (uq.edu.au)
Queensland Biology Winter School (Year 11)
1 – 2 July 2024
The UQ Year 11 Queensland Biology Winter School (11QBWS) will provide a deep dive into contemporary topics in biodiversity, cell, animal and plant physiology, biophysics, and how these biological disciplines are interconnected. Applications are open now and close on Friday 3 May 2024.
Queensland Biology Winter School, Year 11 – Study – The University of Queensland (uq.edu.au)
Experience UQ Skills Years 9 – 12
July 2024, expressions of interest are now open
Discover what it’s like to study a vocational certificate or diploma with UQ Skills. Experience UQ Skills is a full day of hands-on, interactive workshops at UQ Gatton for Year 9-12 students considering vocational study in agriculture, allied health, animal studies, and entrepreneurship.(including VETiS, certificates, diplomas and traineeships). RTO: #1511.
Experience UQ Skills – UQ Skills – University of Queensland
UQ Junior Physics Odyssey Apply Junior Physics Odyssey – School of Mathematics and Physics – University of Queensland (uq.edu.au) Held in July . Open to Year 10. Cost $220.
Closes soon
Inspire UStem Camp students years 9 – 10 held in September
InspireU STEM Camp – Study – The University of Queensland (uq.edu.au)
The science experience for Year 9 and 10. Held at UQ or QUT
View and apply at:
The Science Experience
Each program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.
The program takes place in over thirty universities and tertiary institutions, within many different laboratories and lecture theatres. Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, attend site visits and walk around and experience what it is like to be on the campus of a university or tertiary institution. More than 85,000 students have taken this rare opportunity, up to date.
The program also provides information about further studies in science, technology and engineering. It highlights the wide range of careers that allow students to pursue their interest and abilities in the sciences.
Forensic Camp at Armidale for year 8 and 9 students
Forensic Science Camp – The Armidale School (as.edu.au)
Brilliant Science Poetry Competition (open to all year levels)
Closes 21 June 2024
You’re invited to harness the beauty of language to convey the marvels of science — from mysteries of the natural world to ground breaking advancements in technology to the elegance of mathematics in this unique poetry competition. As well as having your work recognised internationally, there are some great prizes on offer, including £1000 for the winner.
Brilliant Poetry (thebrilliantpoetry.com)
Australian Space Design Competition
Closes 30 June 2024
The Australian Space Design Competition (ASDC) is designed for secondary school students with a passion for space or considering a future in STEM.Teams of grade 8 – 12 students respond to an engineering Request For Tender and design a space settlement, planning structural engineering, operations and infrastructure, personnel, automation, and business development.
ASDC | Space Design Competitions Australia (ausspacedesign.org.au)
Junior Stockholm Junior water prize
Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2024 (awa.asn.au)
The Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize is an annual water science competition for high school students. Students are challenged to create solutions for water challenges – with the national prize awarded at Ozwater.
The winner of the Australian competition is invited to participate in the Stockholm Junior Water Prize.
The prestigious international award is awarded each World Water Week in Sweden.
Queensland Science teachers competition – open to all grades Queensland Science Contest – STAQ
CREST awards – for all year levels Creativity in Research, Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) – CSIRO