Emeritus Professor Maree Smith

A respected chronic pain researcher and a leading neuroscientist are among the roll call of University of Queensland community members recognised in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours.

10 June 2019

Three University of Queensland academics specialising in cultural studies, theatre history and music were among 22 leading scholars elected this month as Fellows of the Australian Academy of the Humanities.

5 December 2012

More than 160 graduands are preparing for The University of Queensland Ipswich Campus graduation ceremonies tomorrow.

8 December 2009

Researchers from The University of Queensland will speed up their effort to develop new drugs thanks to the latest round of Federal Government funding.

2 December 2009
Premier Anna Bligh makes the announcement live via video link from Moscow State University

Premier Anna Bligh has announced that the Queensland Government and The University of Queensland (UQ) will renew the state’s first scholarship program for university-level Russian language study.

16 October 2009

Award-winning novelist and UQ alumnus Amy Barker will return to Emmanuel College in September to help launch her novel Omega Park.

17 August 2009

UQ’s new concurrent Diplomas in music and languages are set to strike a chord with students looking to further their qualifications while studying a bachelor degree.

28 July 2009

He’s had students high five him, take pictures on stage and offer bear hugs, but UQ Chancellor Sir Llew Edwards, AC, was lost for words when one graduate took to the podium recently.

10 December 2008

The University of Queensland will become a hub for some of the world’s best authors this week as part of the 2008 Brisbane Writers Festival.

16 September 2008

Four leading cultural historians have been appointed at UQ’s Faculty of Arts signalling a major refocusing of its research efforts.

15 October 2007

The University of Queensland today announced the appointment of Nick Mitzevich as the new Director of the UQ Art Museum.

26 July 2007

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

The VIII World Shakespeare Congress opened in Brisbane in spectacular style on Sunday, July 16, heralding six days of discussion and performance centered on the Bard.

17 July 2006

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

Religion, sport, politics and probably sex will be raked over at the world’s biggest Shakespeare festival in Brisbane this month — but who cares?

12 July 2006

One of Australia’s most acclaimed international stage directors, who will address The University of Queensland-hosted World Shakespeare Congress next week, sees the Bard’s religious “neutrality” as an antidote for modern tensions.

7 July 2006

Lovers of Shakespeare and of gardens will enjoy roses and other plants by many names when they take guided garden walks during the VIII World Shakespeare Congress.

29 June 2006

Shakespeare’s role in motivating one of Australia’s great sporting teams will be explored when The University of Queensland hosts the VIII World Shakespeare Congress next month.

21 June 2006

Shakespeare’s role in inspiring one of South East Asia’s most controversial political prisoners will feature at a congress hosted by The University of Queensland next month.

13 June 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