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About UQ Gatton
UQ Gatton combines the rural traditions of its century-old origins as the Queensland Agricultural College with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities in agriculture, animals, veterinary science and the environment.
Students at the 1068-hectare campus, an hour’s drive west of Brisbane, have access to world-class facilities in animal science with the $100 million School of Veterinary Science which includes a Veterinary Medical Centre, Veterinary Teaching Laboratories and a Clinical Studies Centre. A Native Wildlife Teaching and Research Facility has also been purpose built to house native endangered species. These include Mahogany Gliders and Bridled Nail Tail Wallabies. The facility also maintains colonies of fat-tailed dunnarts and blue-tongue lizards and a python for teaching and research purposes. These facilities along with the Queensland Animal Science Precinct (QASP) which conducts animal research in the areas of animal growth, adaptation, welfare, health and vaccines make the Gatton campus a hub for animal excellence in teaching and research.
There are a number of nursery and glasshouse facilities which conduct research and industry development to strengthen the business of native floriculture in Australia and internationally. A lysimeter glasshouse which is used for measuring the uptake of water by plants allows for further innovative research to be undertaken on drought adaptation of plants.
Collaborative learning is a priority on the Gatton campus with the students having access to the Regional Collaborative Learning Centre and the Gatton e-Learning Laboratory (GeLL). The GeLL is a modern learning space which brings together real materials (both preserved and fresh specimens), interactive resources, and technological tools for information sharing and dissemination which significantly enhances the student learning experience.
Students also have the opportunity to live on the campus in the Halls of Residence, the oldest and largest residential operation associated with UQ, being established in 1897 and currently comprising 430 rooms.
The large investment into infrastructure and the relocation of the School of Veterinary Science has been very positive for the campus giving a large boost to staff and student numbers.
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AlumniThe University’s relationships with its students do not end when they graduate. Every past student o... |
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Campus LifeStudents at UQ Gatton enjoy the benefits of a personalised educational experience and the opportunity to study among like-minded peers who share a... |
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Campus LocationInformation on the Gatton Area |
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Campus ToursTours of the campus can be organised for Schools as well as for groups from the general community. For more information contact the Gatton ... |
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HistoryBrief timeline on the Gatton Campus |
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UQ Gatton Gold MedalThe Medal (formerly named "Council Gold Medal") was instituted in 1984, and since that time Gatton Campus graduates hav... |
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UQ Gatton MuseumUQ Gatton Campus Memorabilia collected over half a century by past students and staff forms the UQ Gatton Museum. |