An economist whose name most people would like to see in abundance in their wallets is The University of Queensland's Alumnus of the Year 2001.

22 August 2001

University of Queensland researchers have discovered and developed a way to turn up or turn down the effects of a gene.

2 July 2001

Australia's first university based Venture Capital Fund -- to be known as UniSeed -- was launched today with an initial capitalisation of $20 million.

5 September 2000

The University of Queensland has formed a new company, IMBcom, to help commercialise outcomes from research programs of the Institute for Molecular Bioscience.

9 March 2000

Senior leaders of business, the professions and The University of Queensland have been appointed to the UQ Graduate School's Board which has held its first meeting.

8 March 2000

Margaret Olley, one of Australia's most admired and respected artists, will be awarded an honorary degree at one of two University of Queensland graduation ceremonies on Monday, December 15.

20 December 1999

Places are still available for first semester courses in the University of Queensland's Technology Management Centre.

5 February 1999

The University of Queensland's Technology Management Centre has been re-established as a joint venture between the University and its technology transfer company UniQuest Limited.

12 January 1999

The University of Queensland has topped the nation in funding for industry-sponsored research.

18 February 1998

One of the University of Queensland's oldest sporting clubs has unveiled an honour board of its 170 'Blues' winners for outstanding achievement in football.

1 December 1997

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

29 October 1997

The University of Queensland's technology transfer company, UniQuest Limited, this month signed a licensing agreement covering intellectual property for a gene controlling formation of bone and cartilage.

18 August 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