Why we cheer louder for homegrown heroes

Recognising outstanding performance with sports awards is a question of identity, not just ability, UQ researchers have found.

3 July 2025
A gold trophy being help un in a stadium.

Rewriting the rulebook on schizophrenia meds: why it’s time to rethink clozapine protocols

The most effective antipsychotic drug for people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia is clozapine. Yet, across the world, it remains underused – largely due to fears about serious side effects and burdensome monitoring requirements.

3 July 2025
Stethoscope and stylised human head and brain on pink background.

Three alumni associated with The University of Queensland were named 2012 Queensland Greats at a ceremony yesterday as part of Queensland Week celebrations.

8 June 2012
Artist's impression of the UQ Lakes bus station.

The UQ Lakes bus station — which is TransLink's second busiest — has doubled in capacity.

8 June 2012

University of Queensland (UQ) start-up and now ASX-listed company, ImpediMed Limited (ASX:IPD), has been internationally recognised for having made “the biggest difference on an individual while addressing the greatest medical need”.

7 June 2012

A leading UQ plant scientist has been awarded one of Australia’s most prestigious agriculture awards, the Farrer Memorial Medal.

7 June 2012

More than 300,000 people viewed the live internet feed of the transit of Venus from telescopes at The University of Queensland's St Lucia campus in Brisbane today.

6 June 2012
Colin Foley is one of three UQ students representing Australia at the IRB Junior World Championship in South Africa.

Rugby is strong at UQ with four students named on major teams to represent Australia on the international and Pacific stage.

6 June 2012

The University of Queensland (UQ) and industry partners recently awarded scholarships developed to attract high achieving young people into the ICT industry in Australia.

6 June 2012
The Advanced Engineering Building roof is lifted into place.

A 215-tonne roof has been hoisted atop the new Advanced Engineering Building at the UQ St Lucia Campus, signaling the end of the major structural work.

6 June 2012
Dr RCN Rachaputi (left) and Dr Chari Kandala (USDA scientist) with the prototype system for measuring nut-in-shell moistures.

UQ and American scientists have developed a quick, new, low-cost way of monitoring the moisture content of peanuts in the shell.

5 June 2012

Stargazers are reminded of tomorrow's once-in-a-lifetime chance to observe a rare astronomical phenomenon — the planet Venus passing across the face of the Sun.

5 June 2012
An artist's representation of the Wall House.

The University of Queensland will have a huge presence at the world’s most prestigious architectural showcase, constructing a full-scale building onsite.

5 June 2012