More than 3000 people are expected to attend the University of Queensland Gatton College's Open Day on Sunday, August 30 from 9am to 3pm.
The open day is expected to draw particular interest as the University of Queensland was recently announced Australia's 1998 University of the Year by the Good Universities Guides for outstanding outcomes for graduates.
Gatton College staff are expecting an influx of visitors seeking information about the range of undergraduate courses at certificate, diploma and degree levels as well as postgraduate opportunities offered by schools and departments on the Gatton campus of the University.
Staff and students involved in teaching and research specialisations at Gatton College will be available to answer questions and guide visitors around departments. Fields of interest include natural resources and environment, agriculture and horticulture, veterinary and animal sciences, food science and technology, hospitality and tourism, and property management.
Visitors this year will have the opportunity to learn of the many new and interesting courses developed in agriculture and related disciplines following the largest review of courses in this field in Australia. Details of the newly-developed bachelor of environmental management and bachelor of environmental sciences will also be available.
Open Day activities this year will include an animal nursery and 45-minute tour to see deer and antelope at nearby Darbalara farm.
Visitors will also be able to sample food including free ice-cream produced by Food Science and Technology students during the dairy production plant tour. Bush tucker will be served in the Lawes Training Restaurant.
Garden enthusiasts visiting the Plant Production Department can view current and future farm mechanisation technologies, future crop displays, and receive free plants.
Lunch will be available from student stalls serving delicacies including multi-cultural and Australian foods, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Students will conduct tours of the halls of residence which provide comfortable single room accommodation for approximately 400 students, plus recreational areas.
Free parking is available in the College's attractive 1068 hectare grounds. The University's Gatton campus is one hour's drive from Brisbane and 30 minutes from Toowoomba on the Warrego Highway
For further information, contact Open Day co-ordinator Margaret Thursby on 0754 601 229.
