A dark, eerie street surrounded by houses. One window is lit up from the inside. A pumpkin carved with a spooky face in the bottom left

With Halloween enthusiasts young and old preparing for another evening of trick or treating, UQ News spoke to Associate Professor Tom Aechtner about the universal fascination surrounding two popular supernatural phenomena. 

31 October 2023
Industrial and residential expansion is causing a significant loss of natural habitats for many species of animals, birds, and marine life

The University of Queensland is helping to establish a foundation aimed at preserving Moreton Bay’s unique biodiversity, cultural heritage and aesthetic beauty.

29 August 2019

The University of Queensland has a range of experts available to talk to media in relation to World Environment Day on 5 June and World Oceans Day on 8 June.

1 June 2018
Dual gold medallist Lakeisha Patterson. Photo courtesy of Delly Carr - Swimming Australia

University of Queensland students and alumni have combined to win 12 medals at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games (4-15 April).

18 April 2018
Left to right: Breanna Koenen (AFL), Callum Breetzke (Surf Life Saving), Meg Gemmell (Rugby Sevens), and Leo Lark (Weightlifting)

A record 56 University of Queensland students – including five Olympic and Paralympic representatives – have received 2017 UQ Sporting Scholarships.

23 March 2017
Back row, left to right: Dane Bird-Smith (athletics – race walking), Clara Smith (athletics – race walking), Brenden Hall (swimming). Front row, left to right: Gabrielle Simpson (netball), Kobie Donovan (athletics – shot put/javelin)

Rio Olympic hopefuls are among a group of more than 40 University of Queensland students who have received 2016 UQ Sporting Scholarships.

17 March 2016
Community Garden representative Noeleen Warman

The hard work and creativity of a keen group of University of Queensland students have seen an idea bloom into the successful creation of the UQ Gatton Community Garden.

25 May 2015

Last week, I was one of a sea of Australians who rose to remember Gough Whitlam. Fitting its subject, the Whitlam memorial was sweeping. It was as much a grand story of Australia’s evolution since the war as it was a portrait of the life and legend...

10 November 2014
Maddison Keeney with her silver medal for the 1m springboard final. Photo courtesy of Maddison Keeney

University of Queensland students and alumni representing Australia at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games will return home with three gold, two silver and four bronze medals.

4 August 2014
UQ alumna Caitlin Sargent will compete in athletics at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games

The University of Queensland will be a force to be reckoned with at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with 16 past and present students competing for gold and a staff member umpiring in the hockey.

12 June 2014
Baden Pailthorpe MQ-9 Reaper 2014 High Definition 3D animation, colour, stereo sound 4:39 min Reproduced courtesy of the artist and Martin Browne Contemporary, Sydney.

One hundred years since the beginning of World War I and twelve-and-a-half years since September 11, the battles waged between nations and within them remind us that war is a constant companion.

29 April 2014

The University of Queensland Ipswich Campus will host one of its largest end-of-year graduation ceremonies tomorrow to cater for its increasing student population.

10 December 2012
Top row (left to right): Dr Sebastian Kaempf, Mr Michael Jennings, Dr Ann Peterson. Bottom row (left to right): Dr Gwen Lawrie, Dr Carlie Driscoll, Associate Professor Shazia Sadiq and Dr Pamela Meredith

A group of outstanding teachers has been recognised at The University of Queensland’s 2012 UQ Excellence in Teaching and Learning Awards ceremony tonight.

29 October 2012

An International surgical practice network has recognised the achievements of Associate Professor of Surgery Mark Smithers from the University of Queensland (UQ).

2 July 2012

Stargazers are reminded of tomorrow's once-in-a-lifetime chance to observe a rare astronomical phenomenon — the planet Venus passing across the face of the Sun.

5 June 2012
Tess McLennan, Geoffrey Wu, and some of the UQ members of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

UQ musicians are packing for a summer tour to the lands of Bach and Vivaldi, making up a large portion of the international-standard Queensland Youth Symphony.

17 May 2012
Manager James Donaldson in the new “atmospheric” and accessible RD Milns Antiquities Museum.

A more “atmospheric” museum space in a busy part of campus is expected to attract more visitors than ever to the university’s collection of ancient relics.

23 March 2012

Graduation Day. That buzz through the hall as lights dim, scattered coughs as the crowd goes silent, and a brief walk into the limelight that feels like forever. The moment is like magic, but for crack teams of staff the work starts months...

6 December 2011

Sunflowers and seeds will adorn UQ Gatton on Tuesday when local school students vie for the 2011 title of heaviest sunflower.

23 May 2011

Sixteen UQ students recently travelled to China for a month as part of a research internship study tour.

6 September 2010