The Change Makers team at the Queensland Multicultural Awards in August.

Students and staff from the University of Queensland are helping debunk negative stereotypes of the Brisbane suburb of Woodridge by showcasing real stories that promote pride, hope and inspiration.

25 November 2015

An American rugby union hooker who has represented the US internationally is the inaugural winner of The University of Queensland’s Mark Loane Medal.

9 November 2015
UQ student Patrick Hackett.

University of Queensland student Patrick Hackett lost his luscious locks and celebrity status when he shaved his head as part of the Leukaemia Foundation’s Shave for a Cure just over a year ago.

28 April 2015
Goondiwindi student Madison McNaughton.

The University of Queensland is celebrating the graduation of its third cohort of year 12 Young Achievers at ceremonies in Brisbane, Toowoomba, Ipswich and other regional centres across Queensland.

29 October 2013

Lord Mayor of Brisbane Graham Quirk will extend the hand of friendship to more than 1500 international students at The University of Queensland on Thursday, 23 May.

22 May 2013
Conductor Simone Young will lead the Australian Youth Orchestra's first Brisbane concert in seven years.

The University of Queensland is supporting the Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) for their first appearance in Brisbane in seven years as their July concert partner.

17 July 2012
UQ PhD student Ekta Agarwal

Improved nutritional care policies and practices in hospitals is a potential outcome from new research being conducted at the University of Queensland.

7 September 2011
UQ student Danielle Prince performs at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi

University of Queensland athletes Danielle Prince, Caitlin Sargent, Dan Young and Amy Smith are all set to start their campaigns at the 2011 World Summer University Games which open in Shenzhen, China tonight.

12 August 2011

UQ students showcased their knowledge of Chinese language and culture at an international competition held at St Lucia recently.

20 May 2011

UQ Ipswich has awarded 21 scholarships and prizes worth over 42,000 dollars to its students at a special function at The University of Queensland’s Ipswich Campus.

18 May 2011
UQ rhythmic gymnast Danielle Prince on her way to gold at the Delhi Commonwealth Games. Image courtesy John Holmes

UQ will celebrate its sporting successes of 2010 at the Annual Blues & Sports Awards Dinner on Friday, March 25.

18 March 2011
UQ PhD student and Three Minute Thesis finalist Tina Wu

Finding a cure for cancer is a hot topic, and Tina Wu is looking in an unlikely place for answers.

15 September 2010
UQ PhD student and Three Minute Thesis finalist Donna McDonald

If you thought that being deaf could prevent you from winning a speaking contest, think again.

15 September 2010
Three Minute Thesis finalist Kevan Walter Jones

Your favourite lunchbox treat could be under threat from a killer fungus, but not if UQ research student Kevan Walter Jones has his say.

14 September 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
Mr Jorgensen with UN Under-Secretary-General for Public Affairs and Communication Mr Kiyo Akasaka

A University of Queensland student has combined his twin passions of international relations and journalism to land the dream job - blogging for the United Nations in advance of a major youth summit.

20 July 2010

The University of Queensland's Confucius Institute hosted the heats of an international Chinese language and knowledge competition last week.

19 May 2010

Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes are among those who will be honoured at a gala event this Friday night at Hillstone, St Lucia.

18 March 2010