James Watson ... with a critically endangered mountain gorilla in east Africa.

Australia has a stronger voice in conservation, with the election of Associate Professor James Watson as president of the Society for Conservation Biology.

1 October 2014
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Research into blood cancer will be boosted with a new high-level appointment at the University of Queensland Diamantina Institute.

12 August 2014

The Science of Learning Research Centre (SLRC), led by The University of Queensland, has appointed a new director, Professor Pankaj Sah.

9 May 2014
UQ's new Catholic chaplain Father Augustine Obi

The University of Queensland has welcomed Father Augustine Obi as its next Catholic chaplain.

10 April 2014
(Ms) Ratu Sovi Arinta with UQ President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Høj

The University of Queensland has further strengthened its Indonesian ties, with the official opening of its representative office in Jakarta tonight (March 25).

26 March 2014
New Executive Dean Professor Tim Dunne

A globally renowned foreign policy, human rights and international relations scholar this week begins his new role as Executive Dean of UQ’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS).

5 March 2014
New Dean Bruce Abernethy with first year psychology students Emma-lee Wardle and Sanjay Vasudeva

Almost 2000 undergraduate students starting their studies in University of Queensland Health and Behavioural Sciences courses this week will be welcomed by a new Dean leading a new faculty.

5 March 2014

Mr Mark Starkey has been elected as the professional staff representative to the 33rd Senate of The University of Queensland for 2014 – 2017.

11 December 2013
UQ President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Høj with Dr Blanshard and Dr Eliadis.

The classics and ancient history have been guaranteed pride of place in 21st Century Queensland with a new appointment announced on Friday (29 September).

29 November 2013

University of Queensland School of Economics graduate and Adjunct Associate Professor Mark Gray is the new Queensland Under Treasurer.

21 November 2013

中国奖学金与文化推广的重要全球机构将昆士兰大学校长加入其高级顾问委员会。

15 November 2013
University of Queensland President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Høj and Hanban Director-General Madam Xu Lin in China this week.

A key global organisation for Chinese scholarship and culture has added The University of Queensland’s President and Vice-Chancellor to its senior consultancy board.

14 November 2013
CSIRO Office of the Chief Executive Science Leader Professor Justin Cooper-White.

Research into next-generation biomaterials that can help the human body regenerate and repair tissue will be boosted through a prestigious appointment by CSIRO.

28 June 2013
Prominent US energy expert Professor Eric McFarland will lead the new multimillion Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation at UQ.

In a coup for Queensland, prominent US energy expert, Professor Eric McFarland will lead the new multimillion Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation at The University of Queensland (UQ).

11 June 2013

The Faculty of Health Sciences at UQ has established three pivotal clinical leadership roles to lead clinical education, research and academic activities within partner teaching hospitals.

3 May 2013
Professor Gerald Holtmann is the new Associate Dean (Clinical) of UQ's Faculty of Health Sciences.

By strengthening university links with hospital partners, we can better prepare for the future of healthcare, says the new Associate Dean (Clinical) of The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Health Sciences.

3 May 2013

An innovation expert who is an Honorary Professor at The University of Queensland Business School has been appointed as Vice-President of Imperial College London, one of the world’s top 10 universities.

1 March 2013

The new Head of The University of Queensland Business School says his vision is to establish the School’s position as the leader in Australia and one of the best in the Asia Pacific region.

31 January 2013

The strength of social and behavioural sciences at The University of Queensland has been demonstrated by three significant appointments at the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA).

20 December 2012

A distinguished national e-research leader has been appointed Director of The University of Queensland’s new Research Computing Centre.

19 November 2012