Carissa Horsey, a young woman, standing and smiling next to her light-coloured horse in a field

It may have taken a decade, but Carissa Horsey has finally found her true calling. The Ipswich born and raised Bachelor of Agricultural Science graduate didn’t think university was for her when she finished high school in 2011.

11 July 2022

Agricultural Science Valedictorian Peta Stockwell is confident the skills she’s learned at The University of Queensland will serve her well in a challenging time for the agricultural sector.

5 December 2019
Market days are the big events of the O-Week calendar

More than 14,000 new students are due to begin their studies at The University of Queensland next week, and a plethora of Orientation Week Festival activities are under way at the St Lucia and Gatton campuses from today.

20 February 2017

The University of Queensland welcomes almost 11,000 new students this week, with a range of Orientation Week activities at the St Lucia and Gatton campuses.

23 February 2016
Photograph courtesy of Ausveg and Vegetables Australia.

University of Queensland agricultural science student Michael Godfrey has developed a drone that spreads beneficial insects onto crops, potentially saving farmers time and money.

20 April 2015
Students at last year's Market Day at the UQ St Lucia campus

The University of Queensland opens its doors to more than 12,000 new students this week, with a host of Orientation Week activities across campuses at St Lucia, Gatton and Herston.

25 February 2015
Everyone is encouraged to come along to UQ's St Lucia Open Day on Sunday 4 August.

Thousands of people are expected to flock to The University of Queensland’s St Lucia Open Day on Sunday 4 August for a taste of life at UQ.

31 July 2013
Back Left to right: John Noble, Tiffany Newcombe, Stacey Crawford, Alex Earl, Jarrod Lees (Coach; UQ), Hayley Piggott.
Front Left to right: Tamara Birrer, Tanner Adams (Coach; Texas Tech), Caitlin Dukes, Jessira Perovic (Coach; MLA).

UQ Gatton student Hayley Piggott knows her lamb, and she has won first place in the lamb judging section of the 24th Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging competition to prove it

29 July 2013
Oscar Saez from Clairvaux MacKillop College participates in the ‘Anodise, Polymerise and Photolyse’ chemistry workshop.

Curious high school students from Queensland and New South Wales investigated the impacts of flood waters on Moreton Bay, saw a biofuel car in action and discovered why scientists milk spiders at The University of Queensland.

16 July 2013
Shea Tucker with a patient Koala

The University of Queensland Gatton graduate Shea Tucker made such a lasting impression during work placement that it led to her first graduate job.

17 April 2013
Rae Carter (3rd Place), Campus Director Janelle Zahmel, Jess Roberts (1st Place) and David Innes (2nd Place).

The University of Queensland Gatton students and staff were photographed all around the globe this summer, sending in pictures from India, New Zealand, England, America, Indonesia, Thailand and more as part of the ‘Where are you this Summer?’ photo...

25 March 2013

More than 250 first-year students at The University of Queensland (UQ) Gatton got a head start on their studies this week by taking part in the Jump Start Academic Preparation Program (JSAPP) held during Orientation Week.

18 February 2013
Mahogany glider.

They may be voted cutest on campus, but some of the critters gaining attention at Gatton are having trouble in the real world.

12 September 2012

Food, farming and fashion are just a taste of what five University of Queensland (UQ) students will experience at this year’s Ekka.

6 August 2012
The winning act at Gatton's Got Talent.

An 80s rock duo topped the field of talent at the The University of Queensland’s Gatton campus recently.

4 May 2012
UQ Gatton residents taking part in 2012 Relay for Life

Camping, moon light walking, zumba and hay bale races were just some of the attractions on offer at the Cancer Council Lockyer Valley Relay for Life.

24 April 2012
Katie Roberts having her head shaved for a good cause

Walk around The University of Queensland Gatton at the moment and you will see a number of shaved heads due to the huge amount of support for the Leukaemia Foundation’s Shave for a Cure.

19 March 2012

Energy levels were high on The University of Queensland Gatton Campus last week with first year students taking part in Orientation Week (O Week) festivities.

28 February 2012
UQ Gatton students, David Innes and Mark Owens are excited to join the team of 28 residential staff at Gatton.

With over 400 students set to move into the Halls of Residence at The University of Queensland’s Gatton Campus, it is crucial that the residential staff team are well trained to handle campus life.

15 February 2012

The University of Queensland has welcomed a Federal Government announcement of $67 million as part of a scheme to assist more students from disadvantaged backgrounds attend university.

20 December 2011