An arresting black and white image taken in Nepal has been awarded an annual photo prize organised by UQ’s School of Political Science and International Studies.

14 November 2011

As part of World Teachers' Day celebrations, two University of Queensland teaching graduates were recently nominated for a Queensland College of Teachers excellence in teaching award.

27 October 2011

A dedication to the profession of pharmacy, and a motivation to practice within the profession, has seen a UQ School of Pharmacy alumnus and PhD student, Chris Freeman, named the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA) Young Pharmacist of the...

11 October 2011

The popular biennial UQ Alumni Book Fair has raised almost $100,000 including $15,000 from the signature rare book auction.

26 May 2011
UQ graduate and Marie Curie Fellow Dr Amanda Rasmussen

For someone who hadn't planned on completing a doctorate after her honours degree, Amanda Rasmussen has achieved well beyond her expectations.

15 April 2011
Sportswoman of the Year Danielle Prince receives her award from Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield. Image: Chris Marr

The UQ sporting community recognised last year’s outstanding contributors at the Annual Blues & Sports Awards Dinner last Friday.

31 March 2011

The University of Queensland has launched an appeal among its 140,000-strong alumni group, asking them to come to the aid of current students who were affected in the south-east Queensland floods.

25 January 2011
Norman Rieder with his mum on graduation day

For Paraguayan rockstar Norman Rieder, arriving at the Gatton campus as an international student was a bit of a culture shock.

10 December 2010

Balancing study and training commitments is a trick many elite athletes learn to perfect, but Danielle Prince has it down to a fine art.

30 November 2010
Dimity Dornan

Founder of the Hear and Say Centre and 2010 Queenslander of the Year Dimity Dornan wants others to share her passion for helping deaf children to communicate.

11 October 2010
Fraser Hess in action during the 2009 Francis & Kassulke Cup

A year's worth of bragging rights is up for grabs at the Francis & Kassulke Cup rugby match between King’s College and St Leo’s College this weekend.

15 September 2010

The current World President of Rotary International will join two predecessors at UQ tomorrow, August 19 to mark the work of University students pursuing global peace.

18 August 2010
Leonie Bowles

When in Spain, do as the Spanish do. It's a principle Leonie Bowles is sticking to, allowing her to immerse herself in the country's history and culture, while learning to speak the language fluently.

13 August 2010
The Queensland Premier, Dr Anna Bligh, speaking at the graduation ceremony on Wednesday night

GRADUATION ceremonies this week have brought classic scholarly scenes to The University of Queensland, with academic gowns and mortarboards aplenty being worn with pride around the Great Court and other hallowed halls.

22 July 2010
Three generations of UQ graduates: Joshua Keyes-Liley, who received his BA yesterday, with his parents Mary Keyes and William Liley, and grandmothers Lynette Keyes (left) and Margaret Liley.

WHEN Joshua Keyes-Liley received his Bachelor of Arts this week, he was the fourth generation of his family to receive a degree from The University of Queensland.

22 July 2010
Doctor of Psychology student Katherine Williams, who was interviewed as part of the project

Closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous participation in postgraduate study is the aim of a recently launched UQ website.

21 July 2010
The 2009 NAAUC Executive Committee outside Dreamworld

Young leaders from around the country will converge on UQ this weekend to make positive changes for themselves and their communities.

2 July 2010
Young Queenslander of the Year Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Giving deaf children an opportunity to be heard has earned UQ graduate and current PhD candidate Dimity Dornan the Queenslander of the Year Award.

3 June 2010
Aubrey Clark

Aubrey Clark, a graduate of UQ's Economics Honours program, will begin a PhD in economics at Harvard University later this year.

21 May 2010
Frank Finn Scholarship winners (L-R) Jeremy Evans, Frank Finn, Jun Cai, Katie Wood

Three UQ Business School students have received a financial helping hand after being awarded the Frank Finn Scholarship.

6 April 2010