Researcher checking samples of bioplastics at Seaworld on the Gold Coast. Image, UQ

A major study in Southeast Queensland is testing how quickly biodegradable plastics break down in waterways, as researchers look for solutions to the world's growing plastics problem.

19 July 2023
Professor David Craik portrait

An internationally-recognised scientist is among an extensive list of University of Queensland representatives who have been named on the King’s Birthday Honours List this year.

12 June 2023
Judo House Part 6 (The White Bird) by Nigel Milsom

Almost four centuries after its creation, Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (1647–52) has inspired a new exhibition opening at UQ Art Museum on 16 September.

5 September 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 University of Queensland researcher has made a big step toward the holy grail of biomedical science — a new form of effective pain relief.

11 April 2016
The RegIIA toxin in molecular form superimposed on a cone snail. Cone snail venom could lead to better detection and treatment of some cancers and addictions.

Cone snail venom has given University of Queensland researchers a lead on the possible detection and treatment of some cancers and addictions.

8 January 2015
UQ staff have worked over the weekend to remove debris and get the campus back to normal.

University of Queensland Property and Facility crews worked throughout the weekend to repair storm damage at St Lucia, Herston, Woolloongabba, Long Pocket and Customs House

1 December 2014

A University of Queensland researcher has been recognised as a future leader in medical research for his groundbreaking work on understanding the biological basis of disease to develop new treatment options.

21 June 2013

Countries intervening in each others’ conflicts, and the problems of delivering aid programs amid domestic crises, are some of the issues explored in a special edition of a leading international relations journal.

24 January 2013

The University of Queensland topped the nation in the prestigious Australian Research Council Future Fellowships announced today, being awarded 31 fellowships worth a total of more than $22 million.

17 November 2010

IMB researchers took out two of the four awards on offer at the recent Queensland Health and Medical Research Awards.

18 August 2010

Molecules from cone snail venom and African plants are being used by Queensland researchers as a blueprint to develop an oral drug to treat chronic pain.

15 April 2008

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

The researcher who discovered apoptosis or programmed cell death will receive an honorary doctorate at a University of Queensland graduation ceremony on December 4.

3 December 1998

Australia is in a 'wonderfully competitive position' to develop the next great leap forward in computation, the quantum computer, according to a University of Queensland researcher.

28 May 1998

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

A University of Queensland art historian has been selected to edit thousands of often controversial letters by a central figure in Australia's contemporary art movement.

5 May 1998