Vice-Chancellor and President:Professor Jan Thomaswww.usq.edu.au |
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The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has forged a reputation as one of Australia's leading providers of on-campus and distance education programs in Australia. With more than 75 per cent of students studying via distance or online, USQ is at the cutting edge of flexible delivery of resources and technology. USQ is a young dynamic university located in three thriving regional locations across Southern Queensland Australia: Toowoomba campus; Fraser Coast campus and Springfield campus (near Brisbane). The dynamic nature of USQ allows it to remain relevant to global trends. From Arts, including Creative Arts, Business and Education to Sciences, Engineering and Surveying, the University continues to develop programs and courses that reflect the changing needs of society. Many of these programs are offered on-campus, on-line and via distance education. The close association USQ has with industries and communities ensures its programs are current and relevant and that its graduates have all the knowledge and skills required to make them work ready. USQ has a diverse student population, and with enrolments of more than 26,000 students representing around 120 nationalities, USQ is the most multicultural university (per capita) in Australia. With study centres in Africa, Europe and throughout Asia, USQ also attracts many international students to its campuses. To improve student access to higher education, USQ has introduced a range of innovative programs including "Head Start" for secondary school students, a Tertiary Preparation Program for those who have been away from studies for some time, UniPrep and English Language Programs to assist international students. The University also has an Elite Athletes Program and a study support program for students through its Centre for Australian Indigenous Knowledges. USQ is home to the Australian Digital Futures Institute (ADFI). ADFI is a research and innovation institute and aims to contribute both to the Learning and Teaching agenda (through support of USQ's teaching and learning technology requirements), and to the Research agenda (through contributing to the eResearch requirements of USQ research centres). In addition, it contributes directly to USQ's visibility and prestige through forming strong links and networks nationally and internationally with like-minded individuals and groups. Research is a priority at USQ and the university is proud of its internationally renowned research centres covering areas such as sustainable catchments, engineering fibre composites, rural and remote area health, systems biology, computational engineering, engineering in agriculture and public memory research. As the University of Southern Queensland continues its growth, success and future development, the strong commitment it has to student learning and to its high standard of academic programs continue to be part of the university's plan for shared partnerships and a sustainable future.
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