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More than 4,750 students have received offers to study at The University of Queensland in the state’s major offer round taking the total number so far to more than 9,900 for Semester 1.

15 January 2024
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Researchers from The University of Queensland have launched the world’s biggest drug survey, to gain insight into drug use around the globe.

10 January 2024
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An international project mapping millions of galaxies has provided a ‘tantalising’ insight into the mysteries of dark energy and could reshape our understanding of the history of the Universe, according to a leading UQ astrophysicist.

9 January 2024
Young girl on running frame with mother standing beside her. Image, UQ

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by The University of Queensland.

3 January 2024

Researchers from The University of Queensland have received more than $43 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to address health research challenges from Alzheimer’s disease to youth vaping.

18 December 2023
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With ATAR scores out this week, school leavers can find out how to get the best from their results with advice from Australia’s University Teacher of the Year.

14 December 2023
Li Cunxin AO stands in the Great Court wearing his red and yellow academic dress and cap.

The University of Queensland has recognised renowned ballet dancer and author, Li Cunxin AO, and pioneering chemical engineer, Katherine Hirschfeld AM, with Honorary Doctorates during UQ’s 2023 end-of-year graduations.

12 December 2023
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Dr Bronwyn Herbert is the embodiment of lifelong learning. At the age of 90, the long-time social worker is graduating from The University of Queensland after completing her PhD thesis on the generational impacts of homelessness.

11 December 2023

Researchers from The University of Queensland’s Frazer Institute have received $350,000 from the Translational Research Institute Australia (TRI) to accelerate medical research ‘from bench to bedside’.

7 December 2023
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Rising University of Queensland physics star and mountaineer Emerald Gaydon has been named as an Australia-at-Large Rhodes Scholar for 2024.

28 November 2023

The Australian Academy of the Humanities has elected two new Fellows from The University of Queensland, recognising their significant contributions to Australia’s cultural, creative and research sectors.

24 November 2023

Researchers from The University of Queensland have received $10 million through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Synergy Grants scheme.

23 November 2023
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The University of Queensland’s re-engineered clamp platform has produced a vaccine that is equally safe and virus-neutralising as an approved vaccine considered among the best in its class.

23 November 2023

The University of Queensland has been named Australia’s top university in the inaugural Best Universities Ranking by The Australian Financial Review (AFR).

21 November 2023
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The University of Queensland will help mark a milestone for the world’s longest running sci-fi television show, hosting Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary Symposium on Friday 24 November.

20 November 2023