A champion for professional sportswomen and a pioneer for healthcare reform are among members of The University of Queensland community recognised with Queen’s Birthday Honours.

14 June 2021

University of Queensland pain drug pioneer Professor Maree Smith has joined an elite group of scientists tonight, receiving the prestigious ATSE Clunies Ross Award.

16 June 2016
Terri Irwin with snake.

Conservation advocate Terri Irwin today received an honorary doctorate recognising more than a decade of support for high-quality science at The University of Queensland.

24 July 2015

Further advances in genetics and research have the potential to increase the Australian lucerne production area 20-fold, according to 2006 Farrer Memorial Medal recipient, Professor John Irwin.

25 September 2006

A research project on disease-resistant fodder crops has been applauded for its novel commercial outcomes, receiving a 2006 Award for Excellence in Innovation from the Cooperative Research Centres Assocation.

22 May 2006

The strength and depth of research at The University of Queensland has again been confirmed with the University receiving almost $36 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) funding announced today (November 9).

9 November 2005

A number of members of The University of Queensland community were honoured with Centenary Medals, announced by Prime Minister John Howard last month.

20 May 2003

University of Queensland botanist Professor John Irwin has been awarded a Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award for 2002.

8 March 2002

A new research centre with a strong focus on Northern Australia's plant-based agriculture industries will be launched in Brisbane this week.

21 November 2000

Leading environmentalist and the main campaigner behind Fraser Island receiving World Heritage listing, John Sinclair, will receive the Gatton College Gold Medal at a University of Queensland graduation ceremony at Gatton College on December 11.

9 December 1998

A tropical plant disease research centre based at the University of Queensland has received a major honour from industry.

2 April 1998