UQ Gatton

05/06/2026

Need something to look forward to next week? 👀

Roam'In Pizza-Woodfired Pizza will be firing up their oven on campus and serving up their delicious traditional Italian wood-fired pizza 🍕🔥

📆 Date: Thursday 11 June
⏰ Time: 11am - 2:30pm
📍Location: Outside the Foundation Building (8118)
😍 Vegetarian and GF options available

All are welcome - be sure to bring your appetite! 🙌

03/06/2026

In Year 11, I completed the Certificate II in Rural Operations with UQ Skills, and the Certificate III in Rural Operations in Year 12.

I learned practical skills in animal handling, livestock handling, operating tractors, side-by-side driving and chemical handling.

The courses were hands on, which meant that I got to learn by doing. That made a huge difference for me, considering I didn’t come from an agricultural background.

I was able to see and use the campus facilities, meet students and get a real experience of UQ student life – it was great.

It was actually the reason I chose to study my undergraduate degree at UQ.

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Paton Turner is a second year Bachelors of Agribusiness / Agricultural Science student at UQ Gatton.

Read more about her journey from UQ Skills to UQ: https://bit.ly/3Qdiss8

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