UQ honours global leaders in July graduations

A physicist, a world-renowned geneticist, and an education advocate and international funds manager have been recognised with The University of Queensland’s highest honour.

14 July 2025
The University of Queensland's great court

Staying physically active cuts risk of early death by 40 per cent

Adults who stay consistently active throughout their life can lower their risk of early death by up to 40 per cent, a global study led by The University of Queensland has found.

11 July 2025
Four cyclists getting outside for sunrise at the Trapiche in Pelotas, Brazil

Extreme music – such as heavy metal – can positively influence those experiencing anger, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed.

17 June 2015
More than 5000 trees will be planted at UQ St Lucia.

A large group of green-fingered volunteers will converge on the banks of the Brisbane River to plant 5230 trees at The University of Queensland on July 1.

17 June 2015
Eva and Associate Professor Bob Donely at the UQ Veterinary Medical Centre. Photo: Jamie Hanson, The Courier-Mail

Wedge-tailed eagle Eva has found a new home with Australia Zoo, following treatment from a University of Queensland vet.

17 June 2015
AIBN Director Professor Peter Gray; Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Dr Dimiter Dimitrov,  National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Washington.

University of Queensland scientists will collaborate with top American researchers to develop an antibody against the growing global threat of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).

16 June 2015
Molly Shevill helps a participant with the exercise program

Ask University of Queensland graduate Molly Shevill to share an inspirational story from her ground-breaking work with blood cancer patients, and she is spoilt for choice.

16 June 2015

Queensland will soon be home to a major initiative to discover and develop new drugs to combat health issues including cancer, diabetes, inflammatory disorders and infectious diseases.

16 June 2015
PhD students Cecile Richard, Amy Watson and Hannah Robinson are working to revolutionise cereal production.

The challenge of feeding a world population set to hit nine billion by 2050 is driving University of Queensland research that could revolutionise cereal production.

16 June 2015

University of Queensland research suggests overconfidence may help people win romantic partners.

16 June 2015

A University of Queensland law professor will lead a team to develop a national domestic violence tool to improve the outcomes of domestic violence court cases throughout Australia.

15 June 2015
The Honourable John Anderson AO will present at the conference.

To what extent should personal faith influence the performance of duties in public office? Emmanuel College’s Centre for the Study of Science, Religion and Society (CSSRS) plans to address this and other questions at the Faith and Public Office...

15 June 2015
Professor Frazer accepts the Popular Prize award with Xiao Yi Sun, widow of Gardasil co-inventor Dr Zhou.

The University of Queensland’s Professor Ian Frazer, co-creator of the cervical cancer vaccine, has won a 2015 European Inventor Award.

12 June 2015