One of 25 cuttings from the tree of knowledge

Being constantly surrounded by beautiful trees at the University of Queensland, it’s easy to take the grand greenery for granted.

24 July 2015

The University of Queensland is co-hosting a significant conference in Cambodia today and tomorrow to mark the 10th anniversary of the United Nations' unanimous adoption of the Responsibility to Protect process.

26 February 2015
A diagnosis of a rare cancer was not enough to stop Graham achieving his dream of becoming a writer.

A diagnosis of a rare cancer was not enough to stop University of Queensland valedictorian Graham Akhurst achieving his dream of becoming a writer.

15 December 2014
Dr Graeme Were from UQ’s School of Social Science was recently appointed as the Universities Australia member of the National Cultural Heritage Committee.

An anthropologist from The University of Queensland has been welcomed as one of six new Australians to the National Cultural Heritage Committee.

13 November 2014
Bachelor of Biotechnology student and science valedictorian Lawrence Wong graduates on Tuesday 22 July.

More than 40,000 people have now shared the TEDxUQ experience, thanks to the vision of graduating University of Queensland science student Lawrence Kurniawan Wong.

21 July 2014
UQ Head of School and Dean of Law Professor Sarah Derrington with Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC.

The University of Queensland has congratulated Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC following the announcement he will be the 26th Governor of Queensland - the sixth consecutive UQ graduate to be appointed to the position.

27 February 2014
Hugo Clark-Ryan, Lisa Lee, Camille Boileau, Abigael Mawby and Emily Chalk will travel to Washington DC in April to represent Australia.

The University of Queensland Law School has added another title to its impressive mooting record, winning the final of the Jessup Moot and becoming Australian Champions.

13 February 2014
UQ Bachelor of Social Science student Deanna Simpson enjoys volunteering and has been offered an internship with a major global development management firm.

Two University of Queensland students have the chance to launch careers in the competitive international development sector, thanks to the university’s strong links with a major global development management firm.

30 July 2013
Oscar Saez from Clairvaux MacKillop College participates in the ‘Anodise, Polymerise and Photolyse’ chemistry workshop.

Curious high school students from Queensland and New South Wales investigated the impacts of flood waters on Moreton Bay, saw a biofuel car in action and discovered why scientists milk spiders at The University of Queensland.

16 July 2013
Topology – Dr Robert Davidson (centre)

Musicians from The University of Queensland’s School of Music are set to take centre stage with a number of performances and workshops taking place as part of the Queensland Music Festival this month.

8 July 2013
Professor Sarah Derrington.

The University of Queensland’s new Dean of Law is set to strengthen industry links to help equip law students to address 21st century challenges.

2 July 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

Queensland lawyers and businesses affected by the Commercial Arbitration Bill 2012, can learn about the implementation and benefits of the new laws at a conference on tomorrow.

4 February 2013

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

Eleven University of Queensland staff and alumni have been named as 2013 Queensland Australia Day Ambassadors.

25 January 2013

The University of Queensland’s School of Tourism is strengthening ties with one of the most prestigious universities in China after hosting a delegation of prominent academics from the School of Tourism Management at Sun Yat-Sen University.

4 October 2012

60 University of Queensland (UQ) professional staff members have been recognised as “Miracle Workers” at a special ceremony today, August 27.

27 August 2012

A new scientific study has identified two distinct populations of white shark at the east and west of Bass Strait in Australian waters, prompting researchers to suggest the huge fish may need regional conservation plans.

4 June 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

Visionary philanthropist Mr Andrew Brice and a mainstay of quality current affairs journalism on Australian television screens for more than 40 years Mr Kerry O’Brien will each receive honorary doctorates during UQ's December 7–16 graduation period.

5 December 2011