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1988: Settlement story

June 22nd, 2012 in Keep In Contact | Regulars | No Comments

Barry Levy has recently published his third book in seven years while continuing to work for the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre as a publications editor.

1995: Horror story

November 26th, 2010 in Keep In Contact | Regulars | No Comments

Like most horror fans, Gary Kemble remembers the exact moment he was truly scared by a book; it was while reading Stephen King’s The Shining in high school.

The People’s University

November 26th, 2010 in UQP | No Comments

An edited excerpt from Ben Robertson’s book The People’s University, which tells the story of UQ.

A Climate for Growth

November 26th, 2010 in UQP | No Comments

As Australia’s fastest growing urban area with population levels expected to double over the next 20 years, south-east Queensland offers a powerful illustration of the growth paradox.

1982: Telling war stories

November 22nd, 2010 in Keep In Contact | Regulars | No Comments

Pamela Rushby thinks some of the most exciting and imaginative books are written for children and young adults.

1990: Tale of survival

November 6th, 2010 in Keep In Contact | Regulars | No Comments

Author Elizabeth Rosner got the news her second novel was being released in paperback on the same day she started chemotherapy.

The Riverbones

January 27th, 2010 in General | UQP | 1 Comment

Not many people would swim through a river populated with piranhas while researching their first book, but Andrew Westoll isn’t your typical author.

Omega park

January 27th, 2010 in General | UQP | No Comments

Award-winning writer and UQ alumnus Amy Barker returned to Emmanuel College last year to help launch her debut novel Omega Park.

Schindler’s Ark author visits St Lucia

January 27th, 2010 in Campus News | Regulars | No Comments

More than 200 people attended a public lecture by Australian literary legend Thomas Keneally as part of the 2009 Brisbane Writers Festival.

1991: Young adults find comfort in bedtime stories

January 22nd, 2010 in Keep In Contact | Regulars | No Comments

From bedtime story to bestseller, UQ economics alumnus Richard Newsome has bridged the literary gap with his award-winning debut novel The Billionaire’s Curse.

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