UQ Gatton

20/05/2026

Happy World Bee Day! 🐝💛

🧐 Did you know?
That sunflowers have a backup plan if bees or other pollinators aren't around? 🌻While it's not the best for genetic diversity, sunflowers can self-pollinate using the seeds at the center of the flower. This unique ability to act as both male and female helps ensure the sunflower's survival , even in challenging conditions.

17/05/2026

Our monthly campus morning tea was extra colourful 🌈 this week as staff gathered together with delicious rainbow baked goods in support of IDAHOBIT. Thank you to everyone who joined us and help create a welcoming and supportive community for all at Gatton.

15/05/2026

It was a great morning hosting the Primary Industries and Resources Committee for a tour of Gatton campus, including a visit to the Queensland Animal Science Precinct, Dairy facilities and the UQ VETS Hospital.

Thanks Stephen Bennett MP for sharing photos from your visit with us! 📸🐮

24/04/2026

On 25 April, we pause to remember and reflect.

From Gallipoli in 1915 through to today, Anzac Day is a time to honour all Australians who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

At The University of Queensland and the Queensland Agricultural College (now UQ Gatton), students and staff were among those who answered the call, with nearly 300 people enlisting for active overseas and home duty.

Their service is remembered across our campuses. At St Lucia, a memorial plaque sits in the foyer of the Forgan Smith Building, and at Gatton, another is located at the War Memorial Swimming Pool. These plaques stand as lasting reminders of those who served and those who did not return.

They were made possible through the efforts of the University War Memorial Committee and the Gatton Old Boys and Past Students Association, ensuring their legacy continues to be honoured.

Lest we forget.

24/04/2026

What a great morning hosting Ridewest on campus for their very first stop! ☀️🚴

We wish you well for the rest of the journey out to Longreach! 👏

23/04/2026

We are excited to be welcoming Ridewest to UQ Gatton tomorrow, Friday 24 April, as their first stop on their Brisbane to Longreach challenge! 🚴💪

RideWest is a 1,311km biennial bike ride, raising money for mental health support programs for regional Queenslanders. They raise vital funds and awareness of the need for more mental health support programs for people living in regional areas.
Over the last 16 years, the ride has raised over $2,600,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia) so that they can deliver their Wellbeing Out West program.

Accessible support is so important to us at UQ Gatton and we are committed to fostering strong connections with our community 🙌. We are deeply embedded in the agricultural and veterinary industries across Queensland, Australia, and internationally. Our graduates, researchers and industry partners drive innovation and shape best practices worldwide 🌏, creating a lasting impact on the future of food sustainability, animal health and environmental management.

We wholeheartedly congratulate those involved with RideWest for their work raising vital funds, awareness, educating, and destigmatising mental health for regional Queenslanders and we look forward to cheering them on! 👏

The RideWest team are expected to arrive on campus at 8:30am ⏰, so feel free to join us on Main Drive (near the flags outside NW Briton Building) if you'd like to show your support.

If you'd like to contribute a donation to RideWest you can do so via their website: https://ridewest-2026.raiselysite.com/

The University of Queensland, UQ Science, UQ Skills, UQ Sport Gatton

27/03/2026

🌽🌿🌻Incredible news! 🐮🐴🐶

UQ is in the world's top 20 for Environmental Sciences (18), according to newly-released QS World University Rankings by Subject in 2026. It's a strong showing with Agriculture and Forestry (26), Veterinary Science (34), Chemistry (41), and Geology (50) among some of the science disciplines ranked in the global top 50.

More: https://bit.ly/4sAtmpS

17/03/2026

Our much‑anticipated FEAST program is back for 2026! 🎉

‘What is FEAST?’ we hear you ask...
Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST) is a four‑day residential program where high school students immerse themselves in science‑driven careers across agriculture, animals, plants, and food.

Here’s what students can look forward to:
🔬 Hands-on workshops that let you step into the shoes of a UQ student.
🧑‍🔬 Explore exciting career pathways and discover where your passions could lead.
🤝 Connect with inspiring educators and a community of curious, like-minded students.
🎥 To get a feel for the experience, check out the video from FEAST 2024!

Sunday 28 June - Wednesday 1 July 2026
$550 (incl. GST) all inclusive.
Registrations close Monday 27 April - don’t miss out!
🔗 Learn more and register: https://science.uq.edu.au/event/feast

13/03/2026

👏 Here's to all the incredible women in our lives and communities, as we reflect upon another fantastic International Women's week. 🪻💜

UQ Gatton was well represented at the Lockyer Valley Regional Council's IWD Breakfast event ☕, filling the seats at 3 tables! Whilst it was a great opportunity for us to connect with the local community and each other, it was even more special that so many of our colleagues could come together to support fellow UQ staff, Kerri MacMahon, as the event's guest speaker. Kerri captivated the audience by sharing her adventures on the high seas ⚓when she spent more than four years circumnavigating Australia. She reminded us that we are more capable than we think 💪and the importance of being open to new challenges and opportunities.

Staff also came together on campus for our IWD Morning Tea, where we shared delicious home-baked goods and the most incredible cake by local patisserie Sweet Treats and Takeaway Gatton 😍🎂 A special thank you to our St Lucia colleagues who also joined us and to Shannon Willoughby (Executive Director Strategic Partnerships - Government and Industry), for sharing your poignant reflections on IWD with the group.

To wrap up the week, our community continues to cheer on Georgia Gunew, who secured a top-10 finish in her Paralympic debut in the giant slalom ⛷ at Milano Cortina on Thursday. Georgia will return to the slopes on Saturday, 14 March for the slalom V1 (AS2) from 6pm. 🇦🇺 (Photo credit: Paralympics Australia.)

11/03/2026

Tonight is the night that UQ Agribusiness student, Georgia Gunew, competes in her first event at the Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games! 🎉🇦🇺

Shining prominently on the Dining Hall wall, our campus community have been sharing messages of support for Georgia all week. ☀

Be sure to tune in to catch Georgia in action in the Giant Slalom V1 (AS2) from 6pm March 12 and Slalom V1 (AS2) from 6pm March 14. 💚💛

📷 Photo description: A large yellow sun shape surrounded by handwritten messages on paper strips hanging on an exterior brick wall. The key message on the sun reads "we can't wait for you to shine!". Some of the messages read:
-Good luck Georgia
-You're awesome!! - Evelyn Age 2.5
-Go for gold Georgia!!
-Look forward to seeing you 'do your thing', best of luck - you got this!
-We are proud of you
-KAW KAWWW (love from Pitt)
-You're the !