Friday essay: ‘An oasis in the desert’

Jackie Huggins reflects on her deep history with Carnarvorn Gorge.

11 July 2025
Landscape pic of a gorge

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

The University of Queensland's Ipswich Campus is holding a diversity week panel forum tomorrow.

26 May 2011

The popular biennial UQ Alumni Book Fair has raised almost $100,000 including $15,000 from the signature rare book auction.

26 May 2011

University of Queensland postgraduate human movement studies students showcased their research at the 2011 Postgraduate Research Conference held at North Stradbroke Island, Moreton Bay Research Station recently.

26 May 2011
Members of the Asylum and Refugee Law Project including Marissa Dooris (front row, second from left) and Dr Peter Billings (centre)

A project that has helped year 12 high school students to develop a better understanding of Australia’s asylum and refugee policies is the main winner in the 2011 UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Equity and Diversity Awards, announced this evening.

26 May 2011

The University of Queensland’s Parenting and Family Support Centre is holding a free Flood Recovery Triple P seminar – a special parenting seminar with information and suggestions to help parents understand and cope with their child’s post-flood...

26 May 2011

Physical computing projects built by Information and Communication Technology (ICT) students at The University of Queensland will amuse and inform people from industry, schools and the general public at the annual Interaction Design Exhibit at The...

25 May 2011

University of Queensland (UQ) postdoctoral research fellow Dr Ruth Schulz and her colleagues have created a pair of robots that have their own language.

24 May 2011

Students in years 10-12 who are from disadvantaged backgrounds and love maths are invited to participate in a five-day camp at The University of Queensland in July.

23 May 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

The University of Queensland is celebrating its ninth Diversity Week, with an event calendar packed full of rich and vibrant activities.

23 May 2011

A new treatment for ‘superbugs’ could be developed in Australia after a University of Queensland researcher received $5 million in funding to modify an existing antibiotic.

23 May 2011