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Anyone wishing to sponsor the expedition, or apply to join either journey, can do so by visiting The Bipolar Expedition website, www.bipolarexpedition.org. Further information: Dr Silk (3346 7618 or 0408 533 160, t.silk@uq.edu.au) or Penny Robinson at UQ Communications (3365 9723, penny.robinson@uq.edu.au)

Scottish physician Alexander Wood first developed a syringe with a needle fine enough to pierce the skin in 1853. The technology has barely changed in 160 years.

Four young graduates from UQ Gatton are about to begin exciting careers with Australia’s largest cattle company.. The graduates are recipients of the inaugural Australian Agricultural Company (AAco) scholarships, which, in addition to providing substantial financial assistance to students during their final year of study, also provide employment for 12 months after the completion of University.

Ms Gordon believes that diversity in the mining industry is important and she strongly encouraged more women to join the sector. “Diversity is a good thing as it leads to better decision making and a more rounded approach to business.

Plucking a single tail hair could allow beef producers to quickly and easily identify the most efficient cattle, according to University of Queensland research.

Mr Clarke will join fellow alumni in presenting at The UQ Art of Living Conference later this month. Speakers include UQ Adjunct Associate Professor Shaneen Fantin , who specialises in socially aware design and architect Brian Bass, who recently won the AIA Sunshine Coast Regional House of the Year Award.

Online registrations are open until March 7. Parents can secure their child’s place by emailing enquiries@kidscollegeqld.com.au or visit www.kidscollegeqld.com.au. The Explorama program is made possible through the efforts of Kids College Queensland and the support The University of Queensland.

Mark Korst, Graduate Employment Coordinator, said Goinglobal provided a great online resource for UQ students seeking career advice and information on overseas employment in specific countries worldwide. “Goinglobal is a tremendous resource and links UQ students and graduates to potential employers from all over the world,” Mr Korst said.

For the first time, scientists have used data from weather radar not to track storms, but to count birds as they travel across Australian skies.. The study, led by University of Queensland PhD candidate Xu Shi, used 16 years of radar weather data from the Bureau of Meteorology to monitor bird migration patterns from Tasmania to northern Queensland. ...

The School of Economics is pleased to announce the appointment of a new staff member, Professor Paul Frijters. Professor Frijters completed his Masters in Econometrics at the University of Groningen, including a seven-month stay in Durban, South Africa before completing a PhD through the University of Amsterdam.