The University of Queensland has welcomed a Federal Government announcement of $67 million as part of a scheme to assist more students from disadvantaged backgrounds attend university.

20 December 2011
Emily Neagle in Cambridge where she attended the Cambridge Summer Veterinary School last year in June.

The Smith Family has helped University of Queensland Veterinary Science graduate Emily Neagle reach her childhood dream of becoming a ‘vet’. Today she would like to say ‘thank-you’ to the Smith Family as her hard work and dedication pays off as she...

7 December 2011
From left: Sarah Kaye, Erin Pearl, Jesper Hardt, Elise Godwin, Bianca Pavier and Asbjorn Hardt (front) enjoying UQ Gatton Open Day

Potential students interested in studying Agriculture, Agribusiness, Animals and Veterinary Science headed to The University of Queensland’s Gatton Open Day last week despite the early morning rain.

23 August 2011
UQ students, from left, Diogo Costa, Erin Duddy and Boyd Watson enjoy the new pool.

It may be the middle of winter, but that isn't stopping members of the UQ Gatton community from making a splash in the new pool.

8 July 2011
UQ Gatton students at the 2011 Dinner Under the Stars event

Diamantes, bright feathers and superhero masks were all on show recently at the UQ Halls of Residence Dinner Under the Stars event.

15 June 2011
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science Professor Stephen Walker and Head of the School of Veterinary Science Professor Jonathan Hill (centre) with students at the Gatton prizes ceremony

Outstanding science students based at UQ's Gatton campus were recognised for their achievements at a scholarships and prizes dinner last week.

7 June 2011
UQ Iraqi students Faisal Al-Fadhli (left) and Yussra Jabbar Sankoor Al-Humrany. Image - Ho Vu

Providing support services for a group of postgraduate students from Iraq was the focus of a meet and greet at the Gatton campus last week.

25 March 2011
UQ student Danielle Nilsson with an orangutan at Melbourne Zoo

Living in the jungle with orangutans while creating awareness about deforestation is a dream for The University of Queensland's Danielle Nilsson, but she needs your help to make it a reality.

11 March 2011
Last year’s team from Lockyer District High School placed third in the competition weighing in at 1.43kg.

As high schools across South-East Queensland compete to grow the heaviest sunflower in The University of Queensland’s annual Sunflower Competition the focus will also be on the diverse range of careers available in plant science.

16 February 2011
Students sign-up for activities at Orientation Week 2010

The University of Queensland is gearing up for the start of the 2011 academic year, with orientation running from February 21-25.

9 February 2011

International and Australian students will be back on campus at The University of Queensland this week, with the University making last minute preparations for their return on Thursday, January 20.

18 January 2011

Recovery at The University of Queensland is moving ahead quickly with an army of staff, student and community volunteers and contractors rapidly signing off the high priority tasks.

17 January 2011
Master of Commerce student Qi Zhan at UQ St Lucia today, January 16

The University of Queensland is making significant advances in flood recovery with staff working round the clock to restore the St Lucia campus to pristine condition.

16 January 2011

The University of Queensland (UQ) is in full swing of flood recovery and is preparing for a strong start to the first 2011 semester.

15 January 2011

Staff at The University of Queensland (UQ) have begun the massive cleanup with floodwaters retreating from the St Lucia and Gatton campuses this morning.

14 January 2011

Due to flooding, The University of Queensland (UQ) has extended the closure of its St Lucia, Gatton and Ipswich campuses until and including next Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

13 January 2011
Floodwaters over Glasshouse Road at UQ's St Lucia campus. Picture: Geoff Dennis.

Electricity has been reconnected to The University of Queensland’s (UQ) St Lucia campus after a power outage earlier tonight (12/1/2011).

12 January 2011

Summer semester classes have been postponed until further notice at The University of Queensland due to local flooding events across south-east Queensland.

11 January 2011

The University of Queensland Gatton campus is not operational today due to local flooding cutting access for students, staff and visitors.

11 January 2011