Forgan Smith buildig at UQ

The University of Queensland will invest $50 million over seven years increasing research capabilities to address the most pressing health and medical challenges at the same time as creating economic opportunities.

13 July 2022
Dr Karrera Djoko

Infectious bacteria E. coli can defend itself and grow in acidic and copper-rich human environments a new University of Queensland study suggests.

13 June 2017
Mini-kidney in dish.

University of Queensland researchers have made a major leap forward in treating renal disease, today announcing they have grown a kidney using stem cells.

13 December 2013

The University of Queensland-based Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. has announced the completion of a $14 million Series B venture financing initiative.

10 July 2013
Tim Brennan, PhD student at The University of Queensland's Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

Ground-breaking Australian research on the viability of aviation biofuels has today been released, at the culmination of almost three years of work by the University of Queensland, James Cook University, The Boeing Company, Virgin Australia, Mackay...

22 May 2013
James Bennett received high distinctions for all of his undergraduate subjects

Keeping his options open and giving himself ample time to decide on his major finally paid off when James Bennett was awarded his University of Queensland Bachelor of Science degree this month with nothing less than a high distinction in all his...

19 December 2011
Violet Kim

Violet Kim is tasting success in South Korea thanks to lessons learned in Australia.

3 September 2010

The University of Queensland (UQ) and Brisbane-based aerospace company V-TOL Aerospace are joining forces to drive the future of Queensland’s aerospace engineering teaching and research.

17 December 2009

The University of Queensland (UQ) has enhanced its position as a leading centre for biological and health science research, with the opening of a new research centre focused on infectious diseases.

30 November 2009

Spicy new web designs and improved online experiences for seniors have earned University of Queensland students prestigious interaction design prizes.

25 November 2009

Australia’s leading researchers developing the next generation of intelligent systems and robots will come together at a symposium at UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute today November 17 and tomorrow November 18.

17 November 2009

Teacher-librarians from more than 80 secondary schools visited UQ recently to discuss how to engage with students better in a networked world.

26 August 2009

A new partnership between The University of Queensland, the Australian Power Institute (API) and Powerlink Queensland is set to energise the future of the State’s power sector.

14 July 2009
Dr Tsukamoto speaking at the Atelier Bow-Wow exhibition "Small Case Study House" at The Gallery at REDCAT, LA. Photo courtesy Steven A Gunther.

Members of the public are invited to attend a lecture hosted by UQ's School of Architecture on March 31 from the architects behind one of the world's most innovative architecture practices.

27 March 2009

A new Australia-US alliance of research, government and industry leaders is tackling the future of clean coal at a conference hosted by UQ.

9 April 2008

The overall health of Moreton Bay in 2006–07 has remained steady compared with last year, according to the latest South East Queensland Healthy Waterways Ecosystem Health Report Card.

23 October 2007

Leading music writers and performers will discuss the early days, present and future for Brisbane’s underground and rock music industry at a free, public symposium at UQ on Friday, July 13.

3 July 2007

A scramjet experiment involving The University of Queensland as a collaborative partner has safely launched today at the Woomera Test Facility, 500km north of Adelaide.

15 June 2007

Neuroscientists at UQ's Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) have revealed two major discoveries, edging them closer to harnessing the brain’s inherent powers of self-repair and regeneration.

15 May 2007

The evolution of a unique joining system is poised to transform industries following a journey that began with a great business plan.

29 July 2005