UQ researchers are developing a web-based management program capable of mapping ocean water pollution almost as it happens.
4 October 2023As vaccination rates continue to rise and government border policies change, the need for hotel quarantine is fading.
21 January 2022The unique brainpower of octopuses – known for their intelligence and Houdini-like escapes – has been revealed by University of Queensland researchers.
22 November 2021As silicon-based technology reaches its absolute limits, a material engineered by University of Queensland researchers could herald the next generation of electronics with more memory, faster speeds and advanced features.
8 July 2021The University of Queensland’s landmark six-star sustainability building has been recognised at the nation’s leading architecture awards.
9 November 2015A $32 million building which meets the world’s most advanced levels of sustainability was officially opened by Her Excellency Dr Penelope Wensley AC, Governor of Queensland at the University of Queensland (UQ) on Wednesday 28 August.
28 August 2013The Australian Research Council has awarded Australian Laureate Fellowships to two of The University of Queensland’s brightest stars – marine biologist Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg and economist Professor John Quiggin.
30 July 2012CHINESE state leaders have presented The University of Queensland’s Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Max Lu, with a prestigious science and technology award.
16 February 2012A new book demystifying the science surrounding coral reefs and climate change has been launched by the Queensland Governor Her Excellency Dr Penelope Wensley at Brisbane’s Customs House.
27 July 2010About 5000 miniature robots are floating in oceans around the globe, constantly monitoring temperatures, salinity and other data, one of the world’s top oceanographers told an audience at The University of Queensland this week.
15 April 2010The Governor of Queensland told the audience at last night’s inaugural UQ Centenary Oration that bridging the gap between research labs and everyday life is key to changing people’s perceptions about global change.
11 March 2010A major new international research institute that will address the problems of a rapidly changing world and develop innovative solutions was launched in Brisbane tonight.
10 March 2010A visionary philanthropist will donate 15 million dollars towards a sustainable building to house a new University of Queensland institute that will target solutions for problems linked to global-scale change.
10 March 2010University of Queensland staff, students and alumni have been honoured in the Australia Day awards, featured as Australia Day Ambassadors or became new Australian citizens at ceremonies across the State.
27 January 2010