Sarah Kelly and Andrew Liveris

The University of Queensland’s position as a front-runner to help take Queensland to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games has been further bolstered, with three of the newly appointed Organising Committee Board members possessing strong...

12 April 2022
Professor Alex Haslam AM honoured for his service to tertiary education. Supplied

Experts in the fields of medicine and psychology are among University of Queensland staff and alumni recognised in the 2022 Australia Day honours.

27 January 2022
UQ's new ASSA fellows, announced today, from left: Professor Sara Dolnicar, Professor Peter Clarkson, Professor Julie Henry and Professor Justin Kenardy.

Four University of Queensland professors have been elected as fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia for their contribution to topics of national importance.

11 November 2019

The University of Queensland has recognised staff members and teams in the 2017 UQ Awards for Excellence.

7 June 2017
UQ's Excellence awardees 2016

Staff who have contributed to The University of Queensland’s vision of excellence have been celebrated and awarded at the 2016 UQ Awards for Excellence.

10 June 2016

A UQ PhD student exploring the possibilities of geothermal power has won a national award for his sustainable energy outlook for Australia.

18 December 2008

A UQ expert on admiralty law has provided a comprehensive guide to dispute resolution in maritime trade and commerce in a new book launched last week.

1 May 2007

The University of Queensland has recognised some of its most innovative, dedicated and exceptional teachers at its annual teaching awards tonight (Monday, October 30).

30 October 2006

International researchers in philosophy of ecology will join leading ecologists to discuss foundational issues in ecology at a conference to be held at The University of Queensland on June 29 and 30.

23 June 2006

Queensland Premier Peter Beattie is to reveal details of his life, leadership and politics at a free public event presented by The University of Queensland this week.

27 September 2005

A well-known conservationist will be presented with an honorary degree at The University of Queensland Gatton campus’ graduation ceremony at 11am on Friday, December 12.

10 December 2003

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

The recovery of the successful HyShot™ II experiment still hangs in the balance after an intensive University of Queensland ground search did not locate the payload in the South Australian desert this month.

1 May 2003

The University of Queensland has held elections for Senate 2002-2004 and for the Academic Board. Elections have also been held for the Standing Committee of Convocation.

14 November 2001

The University of Queensland is seeking an additional 200 Brisbane families to provide homestay accommodation for international students, particularly in July and August.

20 April 2000

Senior leaders of business, the professions and The University of Queensland have been appointed to the UQ Graduate School's Board which has held its first meeting.

8 March 2000

One of Australia's most distinguished plant scientists Dr Marshall Davidson (Hal) Hatch, AM, will address nearly 200 graduates at a University of Queensland ceremony in Mayne Hall on Wednesday, May 20 at 6pm.

19 May 1998

For the 3000 students enrolled in the University of Queensland's commerce, economics and business courses, 1998 will mark a significant advance in service convenience.

19 December 1997

Students from the University of Queensland's Gatton College will graduate at a ceremony at Gatton College's gymnasium on Friday, December 12.

9 December 1997