Professor David Craik portrait

An internationally-recognised scientist is among an extensive list of University of Queensland representatives who have been named on the King’s Birthday Honours List this year.

12 June 2023
Gloved hands are smoothing a bandaid onto a child's upper arm. The child is on the lap of an adult carer.

Parents can now use a ‘COVID calculator’ to help weigh up the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations for their children.

13 March 2023
Forgan Smith buildig at UQ

The University of Queensland will invest $50 million over seven years increasing research capabilities to address the most pressing health and medical challenges at the same time as creating economic opportunities.

13 July 2022
Vital of Japanese encephilities vaccine on a white table with label clearly visible

A potential new approach to administering an existing Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine could make it more affordable and increase dose numbers in Australia.

1 April 2022

The University of Queensland has updated a calculator to help people understand their risk factors for COVID-19 infection and vaccination with the Pfizer vaccine.  

22 December 2021
Doctor showing woman website on digital device.

A calculator to help people understand their risk factors for COVID-19 infection and vaccination has been launched by the Immunisation Coalition in collaboration with Australian researchers.

25 October 2021

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

Australian entrepreneurs behind a drug to slow down the formation of cataracts, a tool for faster patent searches, and a new way to prevent corrosion and odours in our sewerage systems, are among the five finalists for UQ Business School Enterprize...

16 August 2011

The race is on for innovative Australians with a great start-up idea to win 100,000 dollars by entering the nation’s richest business competition.

2 June 2011

University of Queensland research has shown “canecutter’s” disease is a growing problem for travellers.

16 February 2010

Thanks to the tireless efforts of many dedicated volunteer readers, UQ has, for more than 20 years, been able to support the academic needs of students with a vision impairment.

29 October 2008

Queensland Health Minister Wendy Edmond will launch two new University of Queensland ageing studies subjects at room 34, first floor, Mayne Medical School, Herston, on Tuesday, February 16 at 10am.

11 February 1999

Key elements of research into end-of-life decision-making conducted by University of Queensland academics have contributed to the Queensland Government's new Powers of Attorney Bill.

11 July 1997