A University of Queensland electronic law expert has warned that a United States Appeals Court ruling to hold remote ‘texters’ liable for accidents caused by drivers reading their messages could have ramifications in Australia.

30 August 2013

A University of Queensland researcher has warned that refugee women and children face increased risks under the Federal Government’s policy of sending asylum seekers to Nauru and Papua New Guinea.

15 August 2013
Author Melissa Bellanta.

A new book reveals the links between Australia’s first larrikins and today’s rebellious youth on the streets of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

14 May 2012

UQ will join the international campaign to raise diabetes awareness when it turns one of its most prominent buildings blue on Thursday, November 13.

11 November 2008

Researchers have generated the first comprehensive genetic blueprint of a developing mammalian organ, shedding light on the genetic and molecular dynamics of kidney formation.

11 November 2008

Women with advanced breast cancer are the targets of a multi-million dollar grant awarded to UQ to develop a new and more accurate technique of determining whether or not cancer has spread through the body.

3 October 2007

Professor Jennifer Stow from The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) has been awarded a Smart Women: Smart State award for her work on cells, which may lead to alternative treatments for inflammatory disease.

31 August 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 former Malaysian political prisoner and an Olympic gold hockey coach will help stir the passions of Shakespeare buffs at the VIII World Shakespeare Congress, opening in Brisbane this Sunday, July 16.

13 July 2006

Legendary actress Dame Judi Dench has sent her blessing to next month’s World Shakespeare Congress in Brisbane, declaring the world needs the healing power of great art.

9 June 2006

A marriage between Shakespeare and the State of Origin has made Pine Rivers State High School students the champions of the first Queensland Cinergy Short Films contest.

2 June 2006

A former politician who read the complete works of Shakespeare four times during a six-year prison term will be a headline speaker when The University of Queensland hosts the VIII World Shakespeare Congress in 2006.

21 November 2005

A University of Queensland (UQ) scientist has received one of Australia’s premier science awards in recognition of pioneering research which has led to the development of a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer.

10 August 2005

An international symposium on stem cells will be held at the Australian Academy of Science on Friday May 6, as part of its annual Science at the Shine Dome festivities.

4 May 2005

Accounting pioneer Professor Ray Ball will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate at UQ’s Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL) graduation ceremony.

17 December 2002

Seven UQ scientists were honoured with awards totalling almost $500,000 at a gala ceremony at the new UQ Centre tonight as part of the 2002 UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards for early career researchers.

26 September 2002

Understanding the genetic basis of breast cancer – the most common cause of cancer death among Australian women – may lead to better diagnosis and the development of new preventative drugs, according to a University of Queensland researcher.

26 September 2002

Queensland medical research received a massive boost with chronic kidney disease researchers from the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) based at The University of Queensland, forming part of the successful Biotechnology Centre of Excellence (...

3 June 2002

Four University of Queensland students and their soccer-playing robots have collected two of eight awards on offer while representing Australia at one of the world's major robotic championships in Japan this month.

17 March 1999

The University of Queensland will hold a convocation event on Friday, March 13 at 7.30pm at the Marco Polo Hotel, Singapore to acknowledge achievements of new graduates in the presence of alumni, family and friends.

11 March 1998