Professor Roland Bleiker is leading UQ research into "visual" politics

UQ political science experts are exploring the ways in which images shape our views and understanding of humanitarian crises.

29 August 2011

When researcher Dr Yan Liu from The University of Queensland recently relocated back to Brisbane, she faced a common problem – where to find an affordable home.

26 August 2011

Sex, Genes and Rock 'n' Roll will be the focus of a public talk at The University of Queensland next month.

26 August 2011

Leading scientific journal Nature has today published two papers describing the results of biological control field trials where wild mosquito populations were manipulated to suppress dengue virus transmission.

24 August 2011
The 2010 winning entry "Children in Ghanzi" taken by Stephen McLoughlin in western Botswana

Entries are now being received for the annual World in Focus photography competition hosted by UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS).

24 August 2011
UQ researcher Dr Mara Yerkes

The heavily debated issue of individual versus collective responsibility in social welfare policy was the theme of a book launch at the UQ Art Museum today.

23 August 2011

UQ/CSIRO researcher Dr Eve McDonald-Madden is one of three winners of L'Oreal Australia for Women in Science Fellowships for 2011 announced this evening.

23 August 2011

Internationally renowned experts in international relations, political science and security studies will come together at UQ to mark the 10th anniversary of the Al Qaeda attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.

23 August 2011
Dr Emma Collier-Baker working with orangutans in Sumatra in 2010

A UQ researcher will spend part of the next three years working in Indonesia to better understand the comparative psychology of orangutans and children.

23 August 2011
Masters student Sarah Zito (left) is working with the RSPCA studying the problem of homeless and unwanted pets

UQ’s Centre for Companion Animal Health has joined forces with the RSPCA to address the growing problem of homeless and unwanted pets.

22 August 2011
Director of the UQ Institute for Social Science Research Professor Mark Western

UQ will be the headquarters for a new world class research centre that will improve the social and economic wellbeing of Queensland communities.

19 August 2011

Internationally renowned Bangladeshi photographer, writer and activist, Dr Shahidul Alam, will lead a free public discussion next week (23 August).

16 August 2011
Researcher Shari Bonnette (left) with Melinda and Rob Tooze and their baby Chase

A new University of Queensland study is seeking the input of Australians living in rural and regional areas to discuss the challenges of childbirth.

15 August 2011
The late Professor John Western AM

UQ will host a public lecture next month to honour the legacy of the late Emeritus Professor John Western AM – the founding father of sociology at the University.

10 August 2011
Professor Jason Mattingley and Professor Bernie Degnan

The University of Queensland has been awarded three prestigious Australian Research Council Australia Laureate Fellowships announced today by Federal Science Minister Kim Carr.

10 August 2011
Sarah Teitt (Outreach Director R2P Centre), Dr Morgan Brigg (UQ School of Political Science and International Studies), Deputy Prime Minister Solomon Islands Manasseh Maelanga, Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Matt Anderson

Following a year of UQ-led field research and workshops, a ‘Framework of Engagement’ for building peace and order in the Solomon Islands has been developed.

4 August 2011

UQ undergraduate Sean Murphy has experienced first-hand how exciting scientific discoveries are often made by accident.

29 July 2011
From left to right, Dr Phil Orchard, Professor Tim Dunne, His Excellency Mr Peter Woolcott and Dr Marianne Hanson from School of Political Science and International Studies.

Australia’s permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) and Committee for Disarmament, His Excellency Mr Peter Woolcott, recently visited The University of Queensland’s (UQ) School of Political Science and International Studies.

29 July 2011

Students from The University of Queensland (UQ) swapped the classroom for the canals of Venice to get a real-world lesson in tourism authenticity and sustainability.

28 July 2011

On the day that Australia undertakes its national census The University of Queensland (UQ) will be performing its own head count.

28 July 2011