University of Queensland initiatives to improve rural medical care and to enhance research students’ communication and team skills have won Australia’s highest teaching honours.

28 November 2006

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

The University of Queensland will receive more than 60 percent of the Federal Government funds for medical research announced for Queensland’s universities, hospitals and research institutions.

16 October 2006

Get up close and personal with the 2006 winner of the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award at a free cocktail reception at UQ on Friday.

5 September 2006

University of Queensland teachers have a 100 percent success rate in a new awards scheme that recognises teaching excellence in higher education.

10 July 2006

University of Queensland researchers have made a startling discovery that may explain why the koala, one of the world’s most loved marsupials, is susceptible to certain infections and cancers.

5 July 2006

Fossils of the world’s most primitive modern crocodilian have been discovered near the outback town of Isisford, in central-western Queensland, Australia

14 June 2006

The University of Queensland has received Queensland Government Smart State grants valued at almost $11 million under programs announced during the BIO2006 conference in Chicago.

13 April 2006

The University of Queensland has welcomed today’s announcement of an $8.5 million partnership in scramjet development between UQ, the Queensland Government and Boeing.

9 April 2006

The HyShot™ IV experimental scramjet test has been conducted today at the Woomera range, 500km north of Adelaide, South Australia at about 1.10pm local time (CDT).

30 March 2006

The University of Queensland’s research team last night received a portion of the data packet from telemetry teams 400km down range following Saturday’s HyShot™ III scramjet experiment launch in Woomera, 500km north of Adelaide, Australia.

27 March 2006

The Ipswich Boilerhouse powered the Ipswich Asylum a century ago but now it’s driving social and economic change for the city after a $2.1 million overhaul.

27 March 2006

A UQ-led scramjet experiment had a perfect liftoff at Woomera, 500km north of Adelaide, South Australia.

25 March 2006

The University of Queensland HyShot™ team is bunkered down at Woomera range this week ready for two Defence-managed experimental flights of scramjet technology scheduled for Saturday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 28.

23 March 2006

Professor Ian Frazer will use his profile as Australian of the Year to help ensure his cancer vaccine reaches those who need it most – women and girls living in poverty.

25 January 2006

Dr Elsie Harwood, a pioneer in the field of the psychology of ageing, was closely associated with The University of Queensland for most of her distinguished 94 years. Dr Harwood died on December 31, 2005.

13 January 2006