SPARQ-ed

The SPARQ-ed Program is a unique initiative of the Translational Research Institute (TRI), the University of Queensland Diamantina Institute and Queensland's Department of Education, Training and Employment proudly bringing together quality researchers to engage with keen science students and their teachers throughout Queensland (. . . find out more).

Research Immersion Programs

The flagship service provided by SPARQ-ed are the Research Immersion Programs, authentic week long scientific experiences for senior secondary students and teachers where participants play a part in the cutting edge biomedical research performed at TRI (. . . find out more)

Bonus Rank Program

Students taking part in research immersion programs have the option of obtaining a bonus point under the University of Queensland's Bonus Rank Scheme (. . .find out more)

Cell and Molecular Biology Experiences

SPARQ-ed offers shorter (half to two day) workshops aimed at giving senior secondary students and teachers an opportunty to carry out the techniques used by modern biomedical researchers (. . . find out more)

Upper Primary and Junior Secondary School Programs

SPARQ-ed offers a range of programs suitable for upper primary and junior secondary school students. These programs cover a range of activities used by biomedical scientists in their work (. . . find out more)

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SPARQ-ed section

What is SPARQ-ed SPARQ-ed is a unique educational facility providing inspirational research experiences for students and teachers. Read more here.
SPARQ-ed Research Immersion Programs Explanation of the SPARQ-ed Research Immersion Programs
SPARQ-ed Cell and Molecular Biology Experiences Information about SPARQ-ed Cell and Molecular Biology Experiences
SPARQ-ed Upper Primary and Junior Secondary School Programs Main page for information about SPARQ-ed Upper Primary and Middle School Programs
SPARQ-ed Homestay SPARQ-ed is committed to providing the research immersion experience to students from throughout Queensland by accomodating students through Homestays. Read more here.
SPARQ-ed Services The SPARQ-ed Program offers additional services and resources for schools. Read more here.
SPARQ-ed Forms List of downloadable forms for SPARQ-ed
The SPARQ-ed Bonus Rank Program Information about the SPARQ-ed Bonus Rank Program
SPARQ-ed 2012 Calendar List of provisional dates for SPARQ-ed Research Immersion Programs in 2012
SPARQ-ed Frequently Asked Questions Frequently asked questions about SPARQ-ed
Contact SPARQ-ed Contact details for the SPARQ-ed Office within the UQDI here.