UQ Student Association of Plant Science

Join us at the SAPS AGM! 🌿

📅 When: October 24th at 10am (today!)
📍 Where: St Lucia Community Garden (Sir Fred Schonell Dr)

This is your chance to reflect on an amazing year and help shape what’s next! We're inviting anyone interested in stepping into a leadership role to join our executive team for next year. It’s an awesome opportunity to gain experience running events, networking, and building valuable soft skills, all while having fun with a great community of plant lovers! 🌱🌻

See you there!

Join us for a day of gardening fun and plant science at Echo & Bounce! Only 4 stops away from UQ Lakes :)

Kick off your morning with hands-on gardening: planting, repotting (we’ve got seeds & soil for you!), or bring your own plants and pots. Feeling creative? Try out our pot painting station—free pots for SAPS members! 🎨🪴

Stick around for insightful science talks by experts in the field:
🌱 Dr. Anthony Young - Confronting plant diseases in the field
🌱 Pratyush Ravichander - Development of RNA-based fungicides to combat fungal diseases
🌱 Caitlyn Dudley - Physiological & molecular controls of flowering in mungbean

Plus, enjoy good vibes with DJs, and grab food & drinks at the cafe and bar. It’s a plant-tastic day you don’t want to miss! 🌻🌞

📅 Date: Sunday, September 22nd
📍 Location:

Ready to connect with the experts?
Join us at the SENV Industry Night on Wednesday, August 28th, from 5-8pm at the Holt Room, UQ!
🌿 This is your chance to meet industry leaders, explore career opportunities, and network with professionals in the field. With a lineup of inspiring speakers, stalls, and top companies, it's an event you don't want to miss! See you there! 🌱✨

🌸 Meet Torenia fournieri, also known as the “Wishbone Flower”! 🌸 Inside its beautiful purple, blue, or burgundy petals, you'll find tiny wishbone-shaped stamens. Nature’s little surprise! 🌿✨

We hope you've had an amazing start to the second semester and are loving your classes so far! 🌿✨ We've got some exciting events lined up just for you. Mark these dates in your calendar and get ready for some funnnnn 🌼🗓️

Check out the events below and let us know in the comments which one you're most excited about :) Got any questions? Drop them here, and we'll be happy to help! 🌻👇

Do you long for a nature break before SWOTVAC?

Queensland Mycological Society will lead a fungi foray at Ben Bennett Bushland Park next Saturday. We secured an exclusive, free deal for SAPS members! If you're not a member yet, you can join via the link in the bio.

Email [email protected] with the subject "Ben Bennett SAPS" if you want to attend (full name, SAPS student, need a driver or not).

If you require a driver, be quick to register and indicate your requirement in the email. A QMS member might be able to carpool with you.

Where: Ben Bennett Bushland Park, Queen Street, Caloundra (northern entrance, adjacent to Caloundra High School)

When: Saturday 25th May 2024
8:30am - 12:30 pm

Foray Leader: Wayne Boatwright - President of QMS

Site Details: Amenities / potable water / shelter and tables - parking numbers are limited

Bring: Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, lunch and camera

At your own risk, no insurance provided.

Come join us this afternoon in the UQ Community Garden for a wholesome propagation workshop!

You'll learn how to make infinite plants and enjoy a free pizza dinner
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The second venue will be the Prince Consort.
Be quick and get those last minute tickets to explore this biome from 4:30pm this Sunday 🌟🕺
We can't wait to see you there!
🎟️Third Release Tickets🎟️
Members: $49
Non-members: $54
Buy here: https://clubs.getqpay.com/?eid=21673
*tickets include drinks at 4 venues and a themed shirt with achievements 😎