Attendee
The University of Queensland, UQ
Dean of Agriculture - Prof. Neal Menzies
Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry, TUAF
Director, Office of Research and International Affairs - Nguyen Huu Tho, PhD
Start
2017-11-23
End
2017-11-24
Address
The University of Queensland View map2017 University Network for Tropical Agriculture (UNTA) President’s Forum
Introduction
UNTA 2017 Meeting and Seminar will be held at University of Queensland St. Lucia Campus in Australia. The meeting would be held in conjuction with the TropAg2017 Conference. We anticipated that the UNTA 2017 Meeting will attract around 1000 scientists from around the world
in Southeast Asia and course accreditation.
Agenda
DAY 1: Thursday, 23 November 2017
Time: 8:15am – 9:00pm
Location: Senate Room, Brian Wilson Chancellery (61A), UQ St Lucia Campus
| Time | Content |
|---|---|
| 8:15–8:30am | UNTA participants escorted from Union College to Senate Room |
| 8:30–8:50am | Arrival of UNTA participants at Senate Room, coffee on arrival |
| 9:00–10:30am | Session 1 – Welcome to UQ, Prof Peter Høj, Vice Chancellor. Introduction to Australian Agriculture. Presentations by universities new to UNTA |
| 10:30–11:10am | Morning tea |
| 11:15am–1:00pm | Session 2 – Education Innovation Session. Introduction to the Three Minute Thesis competition. Presentations by UNTA Universities |
| 1:15–2:00pm | Lunch |
| 2:00–4pm | Session 3 – Australian Agriculture Outreach session. Panel discussion on working with Australian Researchers, and studying in Australia. UNTA University Updates. |
| 4:00–4:35pm | Brief break – coffee/tea |
| 4:40–5:20pm | UNTA Business session |
| 5:30pm | End of Session |
| 6:30pm | Board bus at Union College to travel to dinner at Hillstone, St Lucia |
| 9:00pm | Board bus to travel to Union College. |
DAY 2- Friday, 24 November 2017
Time: 8:00am – 6:30pm
Location: Site visit and facilities tour, Lockyer Valley and UQ Gatton Campus
| Time | Content |
|---|---|
| 8:00am | Board bus at Union College to travel to Lockyer Valley and Gatton Campus |
| 9:30am | Arrival of UNTA participants at Field Site 1 |
| 9:30-10:30am | Field Site 1 Tour David Keller – a leading vegetable producer who uses both organic and conventional production systems.to Australian Agriculture. Presentations by universities new to UNTA |
| 10:30-11:30am | Morning tea. Lake Clarendon recreation area. Travel to Field Site 2. |
| 11:30am-12:50pm | Field Site 2 Tour Anthony Staartz, Koala Farms. Intensive vegetable production system suppling directly to major retail outlets.Thesis competition. Presentations by UNTA Universities |
| 12:50-1:00pm | Travel to UQ Gatton Campus |
| 1:00–2:00pm | Lunch |
| 2:00-4:30pm | UQ Gatton Research Facilities Tour |
| 4:30-5:10pm | Afternoon Tea |
| 5:15–6:30pm | Board bus to travel to Union College, Brisbane |
Download: Schedule_-_UNTA_2017
Invited Speakers
1. University of Queesland – Dean of Agriculture, Prof. Dr. Neal Menzies
2. University of Queensland – President, Prof. Peter Hoj
3. University of Queensland – Emeritus Prof Alan Lawson
4. University of Queensland – Ms. Kaye Hunt
5. University of Queesnland – Ms. Crystal Conception
6. University of Queensland – Ms. Yunru Lai
7. University of Queensland – Katie O’Conner
8. Nong Lam University – President, Prof. Nguyen Hay
9. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University – Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ramasamy Kumarasamy
10. Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya – Vice Chancellor, Prof. Chirantan Chattopadhyay
11. Chiang Mai University – Assoc. Prof. Nutta Potapohn
12. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology – Dean, College of Agriculture, Dr. Fure-Chyi Chen
13. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology – Dr. Vincent Ru-Chu Shih
14. Universitas Gadjha Mada – Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Jamhari
15. Yezin Agricultural University – Rector, Prof. Myo Kywe
16. University of Veterinary Science – Rector, Prof. Mar Mar Win
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Website
https://agriculture.uq.edu.au/event/4015/university-network-tropical-agriculture