The University of Queensland’s place as a global research leader has been highlighted with today’s announcement that five UQ scientists are among 20 new Australian Academy of Science Fellows for 2013.

27 March 2013

UQ staff members and teams who have made an exceptional contribution to the University were recognised this month at the annual UQ Staff Recognition Awards.

23 February 2012
Professor Robert Parton, from the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, is leading a $7.1 million research project to study the mechanisms behind healthy cells transforming into cancerous cells.

Cutting-edge research that aims to stop the transformation of healthy cells into cancerous cells is one of nine prestigious grants and scholarships awarded to health and medical researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ).

15 December 2011

A new treatment for ‘superbugs’ could be developed in Australia after a University of Queensland researcher received $5 million in funding to modify an existing antibiotic.

23 May 2011

Fifty two leading researchers from The University of Queensland were honoured on Sunday as leaders in their diverse fields of discovery at the inaugural Q-Index Awards.

17 May 2011
From just 18 randomly selected white tiles (representing measurements) out of a potential 576, the researchers were able to estimate the behaviour of a quantum device (illustrated by the yellow section). Image credit: Alessandro Fedrizzi

An international team has removed a major obstacle to engineer quantum systems that will play a key role in the computers, communication networks, and even biomedical devices of the future.

8 March 2011
Detail of Pumpkin chess (2003) by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama

Famous artists including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin will be among the players when two chess-themed exhibitions open at The University of Queensland tomorrow, February 26.

25 February 2011

Eleven University of Queensland researchers have been honoured as international leaders in their fields at a ceremony today.

13 April 2010
(from left) Craig McDermott, Harshad Khadiwale, Craig Philipson and Bruce Reid

International cricket has come to The University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus.

2 July 2009

Seven promising University of Queensland researchers have been honoured with awards totalling $505,000 at the 2007 UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards held at Brisbane Customs House.

18 September 2007

This week Dr David Solnet – with a select group of restaurant industry leaders, academics and government officials – celebrated an important achievement, the award of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from The University of Queensland.

18 October 2006

Get up close and personal with the 2006 winner of the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award at a free cocktail reception at UQ on Friday.

5 September 2006

The University of Queensland`s governing Senate last night (February 7) re-elected Sir Llew Edwards, AC as Chancellor and Robert Wensley, QC as Deputy-Chancellor.

8 February 2002

The University of Queensland has held elections for Senate 2002-2004 and for the Academic Board. Elections have also been held for the Standing Committee of Convocation.

14 November 2001

The University of Queensland's Synergy Solar Cycle Team hopes to solve problems with its solar array before day four of racing in the 1999 ETSA World Solar Cycle Challenge, a 1526km race from Alice Springs to Adelaide from October 18 to 24.

20 October 1999

The hottest solar assisted cycle under the sun will make its public debut at the Willowbank Raceway drag strip tomorrow. (Tuesday, October 12.)

7 October 1999

The University of Queensland's governing Senate has re-elected Sir Llew Edwards, AC as Chancellor and elected Mr Robert Wensley, QC as Deputy-Chancellor.

12 February 1999

It's not every day you see an international best-seller on the history of economics.

29 October 1997

The University of Queensland will award 72 medals for outstanding scholarship at graduation ceremonies at Mayne Hall, St Lucia on May 12 and May 14.

9 May 1997