Australian researchers are harnessing a world-first scientific discovery to develop a stress-test for coral, to measure how coral reefs are being impacted by pressures from climate change and human activity.

27 February 2013
UQ’s Dr Emma Hamilton-Williams secures funding for her research into identifying immune pathways responsible for causing type 1 diabetes.

Research toward understanding the developmental risk of type 1 diabetes is a step closer after a major funding grant to The University of Queensland’s Diamantina Institute.

27 February 2013

Queensland lawyers and businesses affected by the Commercial Arbitration Bill 2012, can learn about the implementation and benefits of the new laws at a conference on tomorrow.

4 February 2013

After recent severe rain and storm events, The University of Queensland anticipates that all campuses will be open for business and core courses will proceed tomorrow Tuesday 29 January, however some roads to campuses may be closed.

28 January 2013

For their outstanding service in a range of fields, an inspiring and distinguished group of staff, students and alumni from The University of Queensland community have been honoured in the 2013 Australia Day awards and honours list.

26 January 2013

Researchers at The University of Queensland have been documenting the lives of mothers and their children over 30 years to uncover what role genetic and environmental factors have on mental illness, substance abuse and heart disease.

5 December 2012
From left: Chief Justice of the Federal Court Patrick Keane; Mrs Elizabeth Barry and Sir Thomas Atkin Morison unveil a replica plaque

The University of Queensland and the Federal Court of Australia co-hosted an event to commemorate the birthplace of Lord Atkin of Aberdovey, one of the world's most influential common law judges, at a ceremony in Brisbane on Wednesday.

28 November 2012

University of Queensland Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Høj has congratulated two UQ alumni who won their categories in the Queensland Australian of the Year 2013 awards

22 November 2012

The University of Queensland’s School of Medicine has celebrated the coming graduation of its inaugural UQ-Ochsner class of nine medical students, who have been trained in two continents, at a culmination celebration.

16 November 2012

Researchers from Queensland and the USA have made a unique discovery about how the brain computes sensory information.

15 November 2012
Ann Peterson (centre) with Sandy Williams, David Neil, Dominic McGrath, Deidre Seeto and Lynda Petherick

More than 30,000 University of Queensland students have completed an online academic integrity program, which raises awareness of academic misconduct and explains how to correctly cite information.

31 October 2012
Top row (left to right): Dr Sebastian Kaempf, Mr Michael Jennings, Dr Ann Peterson. Bottom row (left to right): Dr Gwen Lawrie, Dr Carlie Driscoll, Associate Professor Shazia Sadiq and Dr Pamela Meredith

A group of outstanding teachers has been recognised at The University of Queensland’s 2012 UQ Excellence in Teaching and Learning Awards ceremony tonight.

29 October 2012
DVD cover of The Magic Glasses, which aims to improve child health in China and the Philippines

Almost $1.5 million in funding has been awarded to researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ) who are working to reduce one of the world’s most common chronic infections.

25 October 2012
Vice-Chancellor Deborah Terry and Rio Tinto's Chief Advisor Geotechnical Martyn Robotham at the launch of the new Geotechnical Engineering Centre

The University of Queensland’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Deborah Terry, will officially launch the Geotechnical Engineering Centre on Monday 3 September 2012.

31 August 2012

University of Queensland law students will enjoy a rare insight into US Supreme Court procedures during a special guest lecture by the US Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey L Bleich when he visits UQ Monday, August 13.

10 August 2012

A 100-year rugby rivalry that has fuelled some of the most explosive club rugby in Australia is expected to cause a heated clash on Saturday, as UQ Rugby challenges Brothers Rugby Club.

9 August 2012

The new auditorium at The University of Queensland's Ipswich Campus has won a major award for public architecture.

4 July 2012

A leading UQ plant scientist has been awarded one of Australia’s most prestigious agriculture awards, the Farrer Memorial Medal.

7 June 2012
The Advanced Engineering Building roof is lifted into place.

A 215-tonne roof has been hoisted atop the new Advanced Engineering Building at the UQ St Lucia Campus, signaling the end of the major structural work.

6 June 2012

The University of Queensland’s TC Beirne School of Law will be offering insights into how law study can benefit every business professional, at an information evening in Brisbane next Thursday.

14 May 2012