UQ’s top teachers were presented with their awards at Customs House this week

A DIVERSE group of academics united by a passion for teaching was last night recognised at the 2010 University of Queensland Excellence in Teaching & Learning Awards.

2 November 2010
The "I HEART UQ" logo

Business students from The University of Queensland’s Ipswich campus have set up their own business to market UQ-themed products and raise money for charity.

15 September 2010
Dr Anna Ciccarelli, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International), Mr Michael Kasprowicz, Australian Cricket Identity and Ms Kirti Mishra, President – UQ Indian Student Society.

Former Australian fast bowler, Michael Kasprowicz has been re-appointed UQ’s Goodwill Ambassador to India.

3 August 2010
Adjunct Professor Richard Mulcahy with William Churchill

Asking just one question at a seminar last year was the catalyst for a whole new career path for William Churchill.

21 July 2010
Dr Pierre Benckendorff

It started as a dream to set up a tourist attraction or run a resort, but along the way Pierre Benckendorff became a teacher and researcher.

21 July 2010
President of the UQ Tourism Students Association Praveen Nair

He went from managing sports events in Dubai to a tourism student in Australia – and now Praveen Nair is on a new mission.

7 July 2010
A colourful mask worn during Carnival in Venice. Image: Alexander Wallnöfer

Masked balls, gondola rides and museum visits sound more like holiday itinerary items than lessons, but this is how students from The University of Queensland are learning their craft.

11 March 2010
The first Laing O’Rourke cohort graduating from UQBS professional development courses

UQ Business School Downtown is proving there is power in strategic partnerships, with the first Laing O’Rourke cohort graduating from UQBS professional development courses.

23 February 2010
Mitchell Watt is interviewed by Channel 7 at the UQ Athletics Centre

UQ student Mitchell Watt has continued his meteoric rise to the top of world long jump, taking out the event at the Brisbane Athletics Classic on February 6 with a massive leap.

10 February 2010

It might sound like a big night out, but Liquid Laughter has a more serious side. Just ask Sonya Trout.

14 January 2010