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
Engineering students gain practical experience and knowledge through the HVAC laboratory’s facilities.

The University of Queensland students are gaining advanced skills in preparation for jobs in the booming mining sector, thanks to the University’s Newcrest Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Laboratory.

5 September 2012

Seven University of Queensland postgraduate research students have one last chance earn a place in the UQ Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) Final when they compete in the competition’s Wildcard round on Thursday.

4 September 2012
An image from one of last year's finalists entitled 'The Journey to School'

Organisers of the 2012 Annual Photography Competition at The University of Queensland's School of Political Science and International Studies are delighted to have secured sponsorship for a first prize to the value of $1000.

4 September 2012

The University of Queensland is preparing for 2012 Research Week, with a range of events and activities kicking off on Monday, September 17.

4 September 2012

Researchers at The University of Queensland’s School of Pharmacy are making medication use safer by incorporating pharmacists into general practice medical centres.

3 September 2012

UQ has been ranked in the top 100 in the world for academic web presence.

3 September 2012
Centre: Dr Anna Ciccarelli Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International) and Professor Joe Diniz da Costa from the School of Chemical Engineering with students and staff during the Science without Borders morning tea.

A cohort of 42 Brazilian science, health, technology and engineering students have descended upon The University of Queensland (UQ).

3 September 2012

The University of Queensland is giving Brisbane foodies a chance to stretch their culinary skills in a Chinese cooking course featuring distinguished chefs from across Australia.

3 September 2012
A Galápagos sea lion - one of Josh's many photos from his trip to the Galápagos Islands

Swimming with penguins, sea lions, sharks and turtles during a trip to the Galápagos Islands is something University of Queensland biomedical sciences student Joshua Deerain will treasure forever.

3 September 2012
Image of a grass pollen, a major trigger of hay fever says UQ's Dr Janet Davies.

Queenslanders can expect to endure a longer hay fever season than the rest of Australia thanks to flowering subtropical grasses.

3 September 2012

The University of Queensland has been advised that the Eleanor Schonell Bridge between St Lucia and Dutton Park will have its five year cable inspection between September 24 and September 28 September during daylight hours, weather permitting.

31 August 2012