A team of UQ-led plant scientists has discovered that the Pinot Noir grape variety owes a significant part of its genetic heritage to ancient plant viruses. Photo: iStock

Next time you pour a glass of wine, raise a toast to the 30-million-year-old viruses that have contributed to the genetic make-up of modern grapes.

12 November 2014
Stephanie Colquhoun ... excited about spending two months in Washington DC

Two University of Queensland undergraduates will work as interns in Washington DC congressional offices for two months early next year.

10 November 2014
The University of Queensland’s Professor José Torero

A lifetime of fire safety and civil engineering research has led to a fellowship with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering for The University of Queensland’s Professor José Torero.

30 October 2014

The University of Queensland has won the Premier of Queensland’s Export Award for Education and Training for a second year running.

28 October 2014
Since 1999, the Bundestag has had its seat at the Reichstag Building in Berlin

The President of the German Bundestag, Professor Norbert Lammert, will give a public address at The University of Queensland tonight.

27 October 2014
UQ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Høj, left, with ICAR Additional Secretary Arvind Kaushal.

The University of Queensland (UQ) has strengthened its relationship with the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in India on Friday 5 September.

5 September 2014
Back row (L-R) Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls, Governor Saitama Prefecture Kiyoshi Ueda, Queensland Parliament Speaker Fiona Simpson, Saitama Prefectural Assembly Vice Speaker Hiroyasu Kato.  Front (L-R) Saitama Prefectural University President Professor Yoshihiko Miura, ICTE-UQ Director Christine Bundesen

The University of Queensland has commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Queensland-Saitama sister state relationship with an agreement to strengthen English language education ties.

30 July 2014
The University of Queensland Academic Board President Professor Kaye Basford with China’s President Xi Jinping at the International Conference on Engineering Science and Technology.

The University of Queensland Academic Board President Professor Kaye Basford met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on 3 June.

4 July 2014
UQ student Dr Celia Webby.

A University of Queensland postgraduate student is the only student from Australia to win a place at the prestigious Merck Serono Innovation Cup, being held in Germany this month.

2 July 2014
The Global Innovative Youth Conference Executive Committee for 2014.

Brisbane will host to some of the world’s brightest young entrepreneurs this weekend at The Global Innovative Youth Conference, thanks to the University of Queensland Idea Network.

27 June 2014
Mr Hosam Zowawi is one of five Young Laureates to win the prestigious Rolex Laureate Award for Enterprise.

A University of Queensland student has taken out the prestigious Rolex Laureate Award for Enterprise for his innovative work to protect human health from the threat of antibiotic resistant superbugs.

25 June 2014
Caj Christie is heading to Sydney and China for Universitas 21 (U21) Student Experiences program.

The world awaits eight University of Queensland students who are heading to Sydney and China for Universitas 21 (U21) Student Experiences program.

6 June 2014
The 2014 University of Queensland Study Brisbane Student Ambassadors

Nineteen University of Queensland students from around the world have been appointed Brisbane International Student Ambassadors by Lord Mayor Graham Quirk.

4 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
The Science of Everyday Thinking

More than 70,000 people from around the world have signed up for The University of Queensland’s first free online course, due to start on Monday 3 March.

28 February 2014
UQ’s former Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry and Professor William Brustein, Vice Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs of Ohio State University, sign the student mobility agreement between the two institutions.

Five years of funding will foster student exchange and joint research between The University of Queensland and a top American university.

10 February 2014