Students from all around Australia descended on UQ’s Gatton Campus recently to participate in Residential School (Res School).
External students studying agriculture, animals, food and environmental courses journeyed from far and wide to attend the on campus practical classes in order to fulfil the requirements of their degrees.
As part of many courses taught at the Gatton campus, students must complete a certain amount of practical learning. Residential School provides a condensed platform for students studying via distance education.
Distance Education Centre manager Karen Mundt said she was happy to see the number of students participating in the additional programs and services that were also included in this semester’s events.
“Res School is an excellent opportunity for our distance students to meet their lecturers, tutors and classmates face-to-face,” she said.
“Not often do external students have the opportunity to mix face-to-face with lecturers, tutors and other classmates.
“Studying by distance education often means students are located in regional or remote areas, or studying at unusual hours due to work and family commitments.
“That is why residential school, or ‘Res School’ as it is affectionately named, is so important for those studying via distance education.”
A special half-day program was held in conjunction with a morning tea on Friday, April 17th and Monday, April 20th.
“The Student Services Unit has provided some excellent information sessions for our students,” Ms Mundt said.
“The morning teas have been a great networking opportunity for distance students to mingle with their academics and peers”.
Those interested in studying via distance education can contact the Distance Education Centre at UQ Gatton on (07) 5460 1120 or k.mundt@uq.edu.au.
Media: Erin Pearl at the Faculty of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Veterinary Science (07 5460 1229, 0409 265 587 or e.pearl@uq.edu.au)
