The researcher’s field camp on site at what was previously believed to be Glacial Lake Victoria.

Antarctica is the driest continent on Earth, and always has been, with new research showing the previous “mega-lake theory” holds no water.

22 July 2014
UQ researchers uncover the disappearance of a pre-historic culture, predating present day aboriginal inhabitants. (Photo courtesy of Kimberley Foundation Australia)

A new study has shed light on the disappearance of a pre-historic culture, predating present day aboriginal inhabitants.

12 December 2012

Researchers at The University of Queensland have attracted $11.2 million in funding for 22 projects under the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Projects scheme, which supports joint research with industry and business partners.

1 June 2011
Associate Professor Hamish McGowan

As Mother Nature unleashes her fury this storm season, a group of UQ researchers will brave the elements to collect crucial data for more accurate warnings in South-East Queensland.

22 October 2009

A University of Queensland scientist has led groundbreaking research which shows that clearing of native vegetation has made recent Australian droughts hotter.

26 October 2007

Research by University of Queensland climatologists into Australia’s past climate has shown just how extreme our weather can be.

20 June 2007

The following University of Queensland experts will be available today for media comment on the Bureau of Meteorology’s data showing 2005 was the hottest year on record:

4 January 2006