Wirdgame is an adaptation of the LanguageMAP (LMAP) vocabulary test developed by Dr Michael Harrington and his colleagues in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

An English language test developed at The University of Queensland is now available as an easy-to-use gaming app.

13 March 2014

When 14-year-old Bridget Harrington woke following eight hours of brain surgery in 2006, all she could do was blink. This week she stepped out of her wheelchair and walked publicly for the first time, crossing the stage to tumultuous applause to...

11 December 2013
UQ graduate Angela Slatter is the first Australian to win a British Fantasy Award. Photo: David Pollitt

Brisbane writer Angela Slatter is the first Australian to win a British Fantasy Award, putting her work in the company of international bestselling authors Stephen King and Neil Gaiman.

8 October 2012

LanguageMAP (LMAP), a quick and accurate online English language test developed at The University of Queensland, will soon be available as a mobile device app.

14 August 2012

University of Queensland (UQ) researchers and industry partner International Education Services (IES) have globally launched the latest version of LanguageMAPTM: a quick and accurate online English language test.

14 November 2011

The University of Queensland is currently a haven for language lovers, hosting LINQ 2006, a series of five high-profile linguistic events from July 4-14, 2006.

5 July 2006

A UQ team has successfully obtained a Telstra Broadband Fund grant to develop a revolutionary English as a Second Language (ESL) system.

10 March 2003

Linguists from throughout the world will descend on the University of Queensland in July for the fourth Australian Linguistics Institute (ALI).

18 February 1998