A 19th century whaler originally proposed the hypothesis on the battering ram function of the sperm whale head. Image: iStock

The idea that a sperm whale can use its massive head as a battering ram to sink ships has been hotly debated at least since Moby Dick was published in 1851.

5 April 2016

Eight researchers and two research supervisors working across a range of disciplines were celebrated at a University of Queensland awards ceremony tonight.

17 September 2013
One of the winning pieces by Justin Matthews

The University of Queensland’s Diversity Week Photo Competition has showcased the landscapes, animals, plants, friendships, sunsets and historic buildings of UQ’s Gatton campus.

27 May 2013
University of Queensland Law Society (UQLS) President Chad Hardy, The Hon Justice Patrick Keane and Catherine Drummond, winner of the UQLS Medal for the Most Outstanding Graduate of the Year.

University of Queensland law students have been awarded for their exceptional academic performance, in areas from taxation law to criminal procedure.

23 May 2013

A paper published last year by the Centre of Engineered Quantum Systems (EQuS) researchers has been selected for the New Journal of Physics (NJP): Highlights of 2011.

11 October 2012
Chief Justice of Queensland Paul de Jersey AC presents the Dr MHM Kidwai Memorial Prize to UQ law student Tegan Stockdale.

UQ law students have been awarded for their exceptional academic performance, in areas from environmental law to criminal procedure.

23 May 2012

Researchers from the University of Queensland, in partnership with Queensland Museum, are driving an exciting project designed to generate a new conception of Queensland’s cultural and environmental history.

21 April 2008

The University of Queensland’s research team last night received a portion of the data packet from telemetry teams 400km down range following Saturday’s HyShot™ III scramjet experiment launch in Woomera, 500km north of Adelaide, Australia.

27 March 2006

A UQ-led scramjet experiment had a perfect liftoff at Woomera, 500km north of Adelaide, South Australia.

25 March 2006

Brisbane academic Samantha Owens has stumbled on a rare, 300-year-old opera in a German library.

1 June 2005

A new study at The University of Queensland is looking at ways to help people aged 45 and over take up and stick with regular physical activity.

31 May 2002

The world's most comprehensive model for understanding bird extinction has been created by a University of Queensland researcher.

8 October 2000

The University of Queensland has become the first Australian university to introduce awards recognising outstanding performance and leadership potential among research staff.

3 August 1999

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