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University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's premier learning and research institutions. It is the largest and oldest university in Queensland and has produced generations of graduates who have gone on to become leaders in all areas of society and industry.
Related University of Queensland Centres
Centre for Integrated Resource ManagementAdvanced Wastewater Management Centre
Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry
UNEP Working Group for Cleaner Production
Centre for Marine Studies
National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology
Centre for Water Futures
Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies
Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining
Courses
Master of Engineering: Wastewater Management
Postgraduate engineering programs at UQ cover a broad range of established and newly emerging engineering activities and specialised areas. Courses cover developments at discipline boundaries as well as material on recent advances in engineering practice and technology. The program is available in coursework or advanced professional format. The advanced professional engineering format allows experienced engineers to undertake research or an advanced engineering project of benefit to their career development.Click here for more information
Master of Agricultural Studies: Water and Land
This program provides knowledge and professional expertise in agriculture and related disciplines, including scientific and management principles and their integration. This broadly based, interdisciplinary program emphasises problem-solving skills, and advances students' professional training and development. Students gain a conceptual basis and understanding of research techniques and data interpretation; and depth and breadth of understanding in a chosen field of study.Click here for more information
Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Agricultural Studies: Water and Land
This program provides knowledge and professional expertise in agriculture and related disciplines, including scientific and management principles and their integration. This broadly based, interdisciplinary program emphasises problem-solving skills, and advances students' professional training and development. Students gain a conceptual basis and understanding of research techniques and data interpretation; and depth and breadth of understanding in a chosen field of study.Click here for more information.
Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Engineering: Wastewater Management
The program specifically targets people working in this specialist area; available only in external mode, by means of web-based delivery. Many students enrol part-time while continuing full-time employment.Click here for more information.
Short Course: IWES Training for Environmental Professionals
IWES (Industry Winter Environment School) offers courses in wastewater management, environmental management, air quality, solid waste management and environmental law. IWES and IWC are currently exploring opportunities for joint short courses.
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Short Course: College at Sea
College at Sea is a four week undergraduate teaching program for international students focusing on human impacts on marine ecosystems. Theunique aspect of the course is that it is delivered in the field: a short period at Stradbroke Island Research Station followed by 10 days on a large sailing ship in the Whitsundays.
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Short Course: Cleaner Production for Business
The UNEP Working Group for Cleaner Production based at UQ carries out training and workshops in-house and off-site for many types of business. This includes training staff on-site and off-site with tailored training materials to demonstrate the benefits of undertaking Cleaner Production and having an on-going Cleaner Production program. After training trainers work groups to assist in co-ordinating activities and promoting the benefits of the activities across the firm. The training can be focused on water use reduction, water recovery or other issues of relevance to the firm.Click here for more information.
