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Wine Chemistry Professional Development at Queensland College of Wine Tourism
Senior Science Conference
If you are interested in presenting at the Senior Science Conference on Saturday 30th November, please let us know. We are also currently booking Trade Displays and sponsor packages.
Join STAQ and win!
Have you been thinking about becoming a member of STAQ but haven't yet got around to it? Well, if you join before the 31st August, you will go into the draw to have your membership on the house for 2014! You could also win a copy of Madonna King's biography of Professor Ian Frazer - 'The Man Who Saved a million Lives' thanks to our friends at UQP. It is that easy.
STAQ AGM Date Claimer
The 2013 STAQ AGM is being held on the 15th October at UQ. More details coming soon. If you are interested in contributing your skills to our Council in 2013/14, please feel free to give us a call.
Brisbane Trivia Night a Big Hit!
Thank you to all of our members and supporters in Brisbane who were able to join us at the STAQ/ASC Trivia Night and helped us to celebrate National Science Week. Fun was had by all and there were prizes galore. Best of all, Green Beacon is keen to help us with another social event. Stay tuned!
Teachers Networking Forum - UQ
Chemistry, Physics, Maths, ICT and Science Teachers are invited to attend the Engineering & Technology Teachers Networking Forum on Monday 28 October (5:00pm – 7:30pm). This event is the first in a series of professional development activities which will count towards your CPD. The series will be focused around the addressing the knowledge gap, the first year experience and career pathways of the engineering/technology lifecycle and will be run by Associate Professor Lydia Kavanagh, Director of First Year Engineering at UQ. Register here.
The Annual O’Donnell School Lecture Tour
Bookings are now being accepted from schools for our guest lecturer Dr Sarah Creswell to present to their students and the topic this year is CSI:Chemistry.
Inquiry Report Date Extended
On 6 August 2013 the Legislative Assembly extended the reporting date for the Inquiry into assessment methods use in senior Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics in Queensland schools. The committee is now required to report to the Legislative Assembly by 14 October, 2013
Peter Doherty Award Winners Announced!
The Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science and Science Education have been announced. Congratulations to all, and we look forward to hearing more about your fantastic work!
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