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Keep up to date with what is happening in the world surrounding the minerals and energy sector.
Posted on 06 Dec 2012
Find out what’s been happening at the Science Teacher’s Association of Queensland with their December e-newsletter. Includes information on the STAQ Senior Science Conference, Annual General Meeting, 60th Queensland Science Contest and much more. Follow this link to view: STAQ December E-newsletter
Posted on 12 Nov 2012
The Department of Education, Training and Employment offers Step into Teaching Scholarships to support high-achieving science and mathematics graduates who would like to make a difference in the lives of young Queenslanders by becoming a state high school teacher. Through this program, suitably-qualified individuals will be supported to obtain teaching qualifications and begin their careers … Continued
Posted on 23 Oct 2012
In parts of South America there has been wide conflict, particularly in Peru, where many people have been killed during public protests about mining. Tensions have also been high in South Africa, where striking platinum miners have finally struck a wage deal, following five weeks of bloodhsed and unrest. University of Queensland Professor David Brereton, … Continued
Posted on 22 Oct 2012
GTAQ, in conjuction with Contour Education, will be running a professional development session for teachers in Mt Isa and surrounding regions on Saturday 17th Novemberat Spinifex State College. The professional development will be a full day workshop on how to use spatial technologies in the Geography classroom. Mick Law will provide a simple, easy-to-follow introduction … Continued
Posted on 06 Sep 2012
Earth science is all around us. It means different things to different people but it influences our lives on a daily basis, and many of us barely notice it. Geoscience Australia is looking for a collection of ‘Top GeoShots’ to display throughout Earth Science Week, 14 – 20 October 2012. Who better to create those … Continued
Posted on 06 Sep 2012
The University of Queensland students are gaining advanced skills in preparation for jobs in the booming mining sector, thanks to the University’s Newcrest Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Laboratory. Established last year, the Newcrest HVAC lab, provides engineering educators better opportunities to design and teach courses that develop specialised mining skills and knowledge in … Continued
Posted on 06 Sep 2012
A mobile ‘app’ developed online and involving collaboration across four states has been crowned the education category winner at the Australian ‘Mobi Awards’. The ‘Oresome World’ app was developed by the Queensland Resources Council in an online collaboration with Queensland University of Technology, the Minerals Council of Australia, Education Services Australia, the Chamber of Minerals … Continued
Posted on 22 Aug 2012
Our new ‘Oresome World’ educational iPad app is a finalist in the 2012 Australian Mobile Awards! Oresome World is an interactive iPad game that takes the user on a journey of discovery through the Energy and Mining industry. Users can view the related media, study the fact sheets, complete quizzes and challenge activities and discover … Continued
