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Bus services

Intercampus bus service

The University of Queensland provides staff and students 2 free bus services, the Intercampus bus service and the St Lucia-Long Pocket shuttle. These services are provided for UQ students and staff.

A charter bus hire service is also available through UQ's bus service provider, Belbaker Pty Ltd.

Intercampus bus service details


Gatton community bus

UQ students or staff can book the UQ Gatton community bus to arrange event transport for:

  • extracurricular educational activities
  • enrichment and employability activities
  • assistance connecting on-campus residential students with the local community
  • events as arranged by UQ
  • residential student welfare support as arrange by UQ.

UQ Gatton community bus booking form

Campus security

There is a 24-hour security presence on the Gatton campus.

In an emergency, phone:

  • Phone: extension 53333 for internal calls
  • Phone: +61 7 3365 3333 for external calls

General enquiries

  • Phone: +61 7 3365 1234
  • Free call: 1800 800 123

Learn more about campus security

Chaplaincy

The University of Queensland offers pastoral care to all members of the University community. It is a place to share and find a caring ear in a supportive environment.

Learn more about our multi-faith chaplaincy

Child care centre

Free Range Kids evolved from a vision and dream of a group of people passionate about providing true, quality care. Collectively, the owners of Free Range Kids have 20 years experience in the child care industry in the development, construction, management and operation of long day care centres. Their aim is to ensure that the responsibility of caring for one of your most important people in your life, your child, is taken as the most serious role they will encounter throughout their lives.

Free Range Kids website

School Locker bookshop

School Locker operates a bookshop on the Gatton Campus, which stocks required texts and stationery plus a large range of stationery at competitive prices. They also stock software, emblematic gifts and clothing, graduation bears, lab coats and dissection kits, and greeting cards.

The shop is a branch of the main St Lucia operation, and offers similar services and access to publishers as provided on other campuses.

School Locker website

Community garden

The University of Queensland Gatton Community Garden has flourished from the hard work and creativity of a keen group of students.

The idea gained momentum and once Property and Facilities (UQ Sustainability) came on board along with the Office of the Director, Gatton Campus the project grew larger than was initially envisioned.

The UQ Gatton Community Garden is nearly a hectare in size and includes 38 garden beds in which students and staff can grow their own herbs and vegetables as well as a soil pit, outdoor seating and a covered deck that can be used as a versatile classroom, a garden shed and an amenities block.

Discover more about the gardens

Disability services

The University of Queensland is committed to providing equal opportunity for all students and to promoting inclusion through valuing diversity.

Learn more about UQ disability services

Equity and diversity

If you are a student, please refer to the UQU or Student Services for information, support and resources.

The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusivity, seeking to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high quality staff from a range of backgrounds. The Equity and Diversity section, Human Resources Division, takes a proactive and preventative stance in regards to equity matters to ensure that all staff members have equal access to resources, have equal opportunity and are able to enjoy a pleasant, accepting, inclusive and diverse working environment.

Discover more about diversity at UQ

Health services

Current UQ students and staff are welcome to visit the UQ Health Care Gatton clinic.

Visitors to campus can obtain treatment for medical emergencies but there may be fees incurred.

Discover UQ Health Care

IT services

Information Technology Services (ITS) provides a wide range of IT services to students, academic and general staff. ITS supports the administrative, teaching, learning and research needs of its customers.

Visit UQ ITS

Library

The J.K. Murray Library is located on the Central Walkway. The collection is primarily concerned with:

  • agribusiness
  • agriculture
  • agronomy
  • animal studies
  • crop production
  • equine and companion animals
  • horticulture
  • natural and rural systems
  • veterinary science
  • wildlife biology.

Visit the library website

Parking on campus

UQ Gatton does not have a paid parking scheme (with the exception of the Gatton undercover parking). Students can park on campus for free in most areas (except for carparks with specific signage).

There is a permit system for staff parking areas, please refer to your supervisor regarding the permit system.

Parking is regulated Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm.

Learn more about parking at UQ

Places to eat

Dining Hall

All you can eat cold and hot buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner is available during the University semesters. Always made fresh by our catering team, with so many different choices each day.

Winner of the prestigious Restaurant & Catering Association, Awards of Excellence, 2018 South East Queensland, Category: Best Site & Industrial Caterer.

Walkway Cafe

The Walkway Cafe offers a wide variety of snacks, sweets and sit down lunches. Enjoy a cappuccino made to your liking or a cold beverage on a hot day. There are so many delicious treats to choose from, you will be back for your next visit in no time. Come in, relax, meet up in our cosy semi-private room, or watch the world go by in our open café and garden terrace.

The opening hours are 8am–3pm Monday to Friday during term.

Coffee Pod

Offering a selection of grab & go foods, drinks, and barista-made coffees. 

Open Monday to Friday 7am–1:30pm during term.

Find more places to eat

Post office and cashiers

A post office and cashiers is located on campus in the N. W. Briton Administration Building (8101) next to Student Central. The Post Office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4:30pm, with 24-hour access to post office boxes.

Phone: +61 7 5460 1210

Discover more about mail

Student Central

Located on each UQ Campus, Student Central is your one-stop shop for all student administration and general university enquiries.

At Student Central Gatton, you can also:

  • obtain your student ID card
  • seek assistance regarding timetabling
  • get information relating to programs within the Faculty of Science.

Student Central is open Monday to Friday 8:30am–4.30pm and is located on Level 1 of the N.W. Briton Administration Annexe (8101A).

Phone: +61 7 5460 1276

Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au

Visit Student Central

Student clubs and societies

UQ students across all campuses have the opportunity to join social, sporting, academic and special interest clubs and societies. UQ Union oversees the student clubs and societies on campus.

Discover UQ clubs

Student Advocacy & Support (SAS)

Brought to you by UQ Union, Student Advocacy & Support (SAS) is a free, independent support service for all UQ students. SAS can provide you with assistance on matters relating to the following services: Education & Equity, Employment, Gender & Sexuality, Legal, Migration, and Welfare.

More about SAS

UQ Sport

The UQ Sport Gatton Fitness and Aquatic Centre is a state of the art $4.1m venue that has all your fitness needs covered. With a gym and pool facilities in the same venue, plus several group fitness classes every week, you always have the option to add a bit of variety to your workout.

Visit UQ Sport

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