Full circle: Former Premier and UQ alum appointed Adjunct Professor

Former Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s long association with UQ – including as a distinguished alum – has extended with her appointment as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Political Science and International Studies.

16 May 2025
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Language a barrier in biodiversity work

A UQ study has shown scientific knowledge on the conservation of endangered species is often overlooked when not presented in English.

16 May 2025
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Christian Jack is one of two UQ students to win an inaugural Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Award

A UQ student will help chart China’s rise on the world stage after winning a new scholarship awarded by the Prime Minister.

30 November 2009

UQ’s former Chancellor of 15 years, Sir Llew Edwards, has been lured back to the University for his love of animals – becoming the honorary patron of The Centre for Companion Animal Health.

30 November 2009

If people were given a pill to make them live longer what would they do with that extra time? According to a new study by University of Queensland researchers, they would spend it with their family.

30 November 2009

UQ’s Gatton campus hosted the 17th Annual Rural Management and Agribusiness dinner this month, allowing the graduating class to celebrate with key industry representatives.

30 November 2009

Mr Nick Stump has more than 40 years’ worth of experience in the mining and metals industries both in Australia and overseas.

30 November 2009

Mr John Stewart has been a champion for animal health programs and a strong supporter of the Australian veterinary industry for the past 40 years.

30 November 2009

Mr Desmond McWilliam has made a significant contribution to the University though his role in establishing a publishing company devoted entirely to the international dissemination of Triple P – the Positive Parenting Program®.

30 November 2009

Maverick artist and art dealer Mr Ray Hughes has been a remarkable figure in the Australian art scene for four decades.

30 November 2009

Professor Emeritus Thomas Shapcott AO is one of Australia’s major poets and a distinguished administrator.

30 November 2009

Dr Helen Nugent AO is an eminent banker, company director, business woman and academic, as well as being actively involved in the community.

30 November 2009

The Honourable Justice Susan Kiefel, Queensland’s first female Queen’s Counsel and Australia's third female High Court judge, did not take a conventional road to reaching the highest court in the land.

30 November 2009