Associate Professor Steven Walker is targeting the north-east’s most destructive cropping weeds.

One of Australia’s most experienced weed specialists has been appointed to lead a weed-busting team of top Australian scientists, targeting the six most damaging cropping weeds in north-eastern Australia.

20 December 2011

University of Queensland scientists have discovered that an ancient relative of rice contains genes that could potentially save food crops from the devastating effects of global warming.

19 December 2011

Staff who helped The University of Queensland recover rapidly from flood mode to normal business operations this year are among 65 people recognised as “Miracle Workers” at a special ceremony today, September 29.

27 September 2011

Australia’s first tropical and subtropical agricultural research institute, the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), celebrated some early successes at its inaugural Annual Research Meeting on Brisbane’s Sunshine Coast...

22 July 2011

The appointment of Professor Stephen Moore as Director of the Centre for Animal Science at The University of Queensland (UQ) will inject enormous value into research conducted on behalf of Australian and international livestock industries.

18 July 2011

The first international student has taken part in The University of Queensland's FEAST program to discover career pathways in science and experience University life.

14 July 2011

Two of the world’s leading research universities, The University of Queensland (UQ) and Clemson University in the USA have signed a research agreement today that will result in invaluable collaboration in biofuels research and development.

27 June 2011

The University of Queensland is advancing its international engagement activities with the development of a formal strategy to expand highly valued linkages and partnerships with American businesses, government bodies, universities and alumni.

23 June 2011
Professor Graeme Hammer, Director of the Centre for Plant Science at QAAFI.

The appointment of Professor Graeme Hammer as Director of the Centre for Plant Science (CPS) at The University of Queensland (UQ) will underpin a fresh approach to agri-science research that aims to develop more productive and sustainable crop...

21 June 2011