New technologies such as computers, mobile telephones and facsimile machines have not altered women's involvement in the running of Queensland farms, according to a University of Queensland PhD study.

22 December 1997

More than 430 high school students from north Queensland to northern New South Wales are using part of their holiday to take a vacation at the University of Queensland.

19 December 1997

A method developed by a University of Queensland researcher for extracting flavour from natural beverages stands to revolutionalise current food and drink flavouring practices.

19 December 1997

University of Queensland researchers have been awarded $1.13 million for cancer research next year - almost half of the Queensland Cancer Fund's 1998 allocation.

19 December 1997

For the 3000 students enrolled in the University of Queensland's commerce, economics and business courses, 1998 will mark a significant advance in service convenience.

19 December 1997

The University of Queensland is playing a key role in the success of one of the State's major export industries, according to Mines and Energy Minister Tom Gilmore.

19 December 1997

A dedicated group of volunteers at the University of Queensland has given away more than $1 million in fellowships since 1972.

18 December 1997

The University of Queensland is to launch what is believed to be Australia's first postgraduate degree in international economics and finance - a reflection of the increasing internationalisation of trade and industry.

18 December 1997

Extensive environmental testing by an independent consultant has ruled out the workplace as the source of Legionella bacteria which caused a University of Queensland staff member to become ill.

18 December 1997

University of Queensland researchers are taking the first steps towards developing a drug which prevents osteoporosis but has minimal side effects.

16 December 1997

All University of Queensland recent economics graduates are currently employed, according to Professor Clem Tisdell, head of the Economics Department.

15 December 1997

A new chair in administrative law, to be named after Sir Gerard Brennan, Chief Justice of Australia's High Court, is to be established at the T. C. Beirne School of Law at the University of Queensland.

15 December 1997

Why some drugs cause allergic reactions - and why these affect only certain people - is being investigated by University of Queensland researchers.

15 December 1997

Summer School at the University of Queensland, from January 12 to 18, is offering more than two dozen courses spanning a huge range of subjects.

15 December 1997

Blood in the streets and bodies in bags is the nightmare vision of the future conjured up by an expert in terrorism at the University of Queensland.

15 December 1997

The University of Queensland and the University of Newcastle have won a $1.3 million contract to undertake a study of Queensland's Leading Schools Program over the next three years.

15 December 1997

Faculty of Biological and Chemical Sciences; Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture graduates will receive their degrees at a ceremony on Monday, December 15, at 4pm.

15 December 1997

Identical twins Sandhya and Sangeeta Raniga will both receive their masters of financial management at a graduation ceremony at the University of Queensland on Wednesday, December 17, at 4pm.

15 December 1997

One of Australia's leading fiction writers, Elizabeth Jolley, and Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush will address graduates at University of Queensland graduation ceremonies on Friday, December 19.

15 December 1997

Blind University of Queensland graduate Dr Andrew Hart says he had more hassle with low-hanging, water-laden trees on campus than he did with postgraduate mathematics.

12 December 1997