Year 11 Queensland Chemistry Winter School

What’s involved

• Think and practise chemistry: explore and solve challenges in contemporary topics including atomic structure, redox, acid and bases, buffers, electrophoresis and analytical chemistry (chromatography, mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy). Topics align with subject matter in the QCE and IB Chemistry syllabuses. 
• Take part in interactive workshops, practicals and lectures.
• Gain scientific skills in literacy, communication and analysis of chemical data (valuable skills for QCE Internal Assessment 3: Research Investigation and IB Extended Essay).
• Study with chemists who are passionate about their subject and eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm – from leading researchers to teaching specialists and current students at the start of their research careers.
• Make friends with other students from around the state and discover how much fun it is to be around people who love chemistry.

Learning snapshot

You'll learn about:

• building on atomic structure understanding
• introductory analytical chemistry, including mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy and chromatography
• acids and bases, pH and buffers
• electrophoresis and amino acids.

Cost

• In-person attendance: $140 (including GST). This cost includes morning and afternoon tea and a UQ lab coat. (Note: lunch is not included.)
• If you're coming from outside the Brisbane region, you'll also need to pay for any travel and accommodation costs. Visit UQ Accommodation to see accommodation options.

Eligibility

• Students commencing Year 11 in 2025 who have chosen to study QCE Chemistry or IB Chemistry.

How to apply

• Complete and submit the online application form by Thursday 1 May 2025.
• On the form, you'll be asked about your motivation for applying for the winter school, and how it might support your learning beyond high school.
• You'll also need to submit your Year 10 report card.
• There are limited places available.
• We will send out offers on Tuesday 6 May 2025. If you receive an offer, you must accept by Sunday 1 June 2025.

For more information

Email science.events@uq.edu.au