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Global Change Challenge

Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg talks about creating new pathways to change.

Ice Warriors

Sculptures at the UQ Art Museum reflect the harsh climate endured by Sir Douglas Mawson and his fellow Antarctic explorers.

Summer Reading

A collection of books published by UQP are reviewed by three UQ Research Higher Degree students from the School of English, Media Studies and Art History.

Spotlight on UQ in the USA

In 2010, the Vice-Chancellor approved seed funding to establish an office in the United States of America (USA) to help implement UQ's USA engagement strategy and support a newly-established foundation, The University of Queensland in America.

Regulars

Update

Meet the new Director of Alumni and Community Relations Gina Wheatcroft.

Tradition of Philanthropy

A collection of stories highlighting the traditions of philanthropy and the significant contributions donors make to the University.

Sharing the UQ experience

From ensuring Australia’s economic growth to fighting for children’s rights, UQ alumni make a difference.

Cutting-edge computing

Take a step back to 1962, when Queensland’s first computer arrived at UQ.

Letters To The Editor

We appreciate your feedback – if you have a letter for the editor, please email the Contact editorial team at publications@uq.edu.au or write to us.

Facts + Figures

53

– number of E.S Meyers Memorial Lectures held to date. Search and rescue doctor Commander Paul Luckin delivered the 2010 oration

2006

– year the Teddy Bear Hospital began. It involves University of Queensland medical students teaching children about good health using their soft toys

1400

– number of people who attended the UQ Centenary oration on the Global Financial Crisis by economics expert and Nobel laureate Professor Joseph Stiglitz