High School and Community Activities
Maths and physics are great subjects at school but many students don't realise the range of exciting career opportunities available in these areas. Graduate with strong numerary, analytical, and problem-solving skills are highly sort after in the job market from research, business, mining, and teaching. The School of Mathematics and Physics encourages prospective students, parents, teachers and the community to explore the activities available to in the areas of Mathematics and Physics.
Studying Science at UQ with focus on Mathematics or Physics could be the start of a wide and varied career in science. We offer our students world class teachers, research facilties, and good career and social networking opportunities, both during and after your studies.
If you wish to visit the School of Mathematics and Physics on campus, or would like us to visit you, contact Lynelle Ross, our Communications and Marketing Officer (l.ross@smp.uq.edu.au) or (07) 3346 9935.
The Infinity ClubInfinity is a maths-club for high school students and teachers, run by the Department of Mathematics at University of Queensland. Membership is open to individuals and schools and is free within Australia. For more information visit the Infinity club online. |
The UQ Physics Demo Troupe The UQ Demo Troupe is a group of students at the University of Queensland who are interested in spreading their enthusiasm for science and maths. We meet regularly to learn how to perform science demonstrations, and to develop new demonstrations. We frequently visit schools to perform science shows, and we present regular lecture demonstrations for undergraduate subjects at UQ.
For more information visit Physics Demo Troupe Website. |
The Quasar ClubFor students in years 11 and 12 with a passion for physics. The membership will remain quite small to allow quality support and encouragement for each individual member. The Physics Department at the University of Queensland aims to provide members, our Quasar Scholars, with an intellectual home to further their interest in physics. For more information visit the Quasar Club homepage |
BrisScienceBrisScience is Brisbane’s monthly series of talks on science, featuring dynamic speakers working at the leading edge of science and technology. The talks are free and open to all. For more information visit the BrisScience homepage. |
The Pitch Drop Experiment
The famous pitch drop experiment began in 1927 to illustrate that everyday materials can exhibit quite surprising properties. Professor John Mainstone and Professor Thomas Parnell (posthumously) were jointly awarded the Ig Nobel Prize for Physics in 2005 and the experiment is also listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's longest running laboratory experiment. In all the years the experiment has been running no one has ever seen the pitch drop.
Check out the webcam to see if you can be the first person to witness the drop! |
 Tools of Science
A series of meetings hosted by The Physics Museum, at The University of Queensland.
For students, scientists, engineers, historians of science and technology, teachers,
collectors, and all those fascinated by old scientific instruments.
Visit the Tools of Science website to find out about the next lecture |
The Physics Museum
The Physics Museum houses a collection of instruments, books, and memorabilla dating back to the very beginning of The University of Queensland. The museum offers vistors an insight into how things used to be done; see how to use a slide rule, computer punch cards, computer magnetic memory, a 1 meter searchlight mirror, and shake hands with your own image. Visit the museum from 12-1 pm on Thursdays during teaching weeks or contact Norman Heckenberg (07 3365 3369) to arrange a private viewing.
You can check out the museum catalog on the Physics Museum Website |
Queensland Junior Physics Olympiad
The Queensland Junior Physics Olympiad (JPhO) is a five day (non-residential) program for year ten and outstanding year nine students with an interest in science and mathematics. By presenting physics in a manner that complements senior physics, JPhO aims to develop problem solving skills as well as appreciation and understanding of physics. Visit the JPhO website here |
PAIN
PAIN aims explore different physics phenomena, create a place for physicists to interact with others in the field, and make study of physics fun .
Check out PAIN's website |
Maths Student Society (MSS)
The Mathematics Students Society (MSS) is primarily a social society. It is a way for students to meet and socialise away from an academic environment. Visit the MSS website here |
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