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The Faculty of Science is committed in benefiting the community through a number of projects involving Research, Events that engage the community, and our Extreme Science van and workshops.

The Faculty has a high level of interaction with the community engaging in all facets on a domestic and international platform.

Some current and past projects include:

  • research into genetically engineered nutritionally fortified bananas for release to farmers in Uganda
  • working with the Spiritus Care Service's "Leg Club®", researchers are testing different types and methods of bandaging to promote faster wound healing in patients
  • offering the Extreme Science Van Program to schools in South-East Queensland
  • interacting with the general public at the EKKA National Science Week stand where the Faculty displays a selection of current research programs being undertaken at the university