‘Cyborg’ beetles could revolutionise urban search and rescue

Common beetles equipped with microchip backpacks could one day be used to help search and rescue crews locate survivors within hours instead of days following disasters such as building and mine collapses.

1 July 2025
Beetles equipped with removable microchip backpacks could be used to help locate survivors during search and rescue operations.

Leadership as legacy: a Kiwi rugby team's secrets to success

Fresh from clinching the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title, the Crusaders are proving they’re not only built for big moments but for lasting success.

27 June 2025
Hands holding a rugby ball on a kicking tee.
Dr Andrew Smith … developed a new software platform for qualitative data analysis

Academics and student researchers everywhere can benefit from a new web-based application for performing qualitative analyses using Leximancer, a software platform developed by The University of Queensland’s Dr Andrew Smith and his team.

3 April 2012
One of the striking images from the Beijing Hao! exhibition at UQ Art Museum, on until June 3. The exhibition features works from six photomedia artists working in and around Beijing.

An exhibition of Chinese photomedia is expected to attract an audience familiar with its themes among the many Chinese students at The University of Queensland.

3 April 2012
Professor Paul Burn has been named a 2012 Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.

A Queensland-based professor whose work inspired international interest in organic semiconductors has been named among a fellowship of Australia’s top scientific minds.

2 April 2012

The University of Queensland has announced winners of the 2012 sporting scholarships at a special lunch at Hillstone restaurant, St Lucia on Thursday 29 March.

2 April 2012

Veterinarians at the UQ Gatton Veterinary Medical Centre saved the life of a venomous tiger snake.

30 March 2012

The rain wasn’t enough to stop stallholders selling a variety of jams, eggs, fruits, vegetables, jewellery, sunglasses, crafts, clothing and chocolate last week at The University of Queensland Gatton Campus.

30 March 2012
“We’re excited to be bringing our distinctive brand of hospitality to The University of Queensland”

A new café specializing in Italian food has opened at the UQ Tennis Centre, Blair Drive, St Lucia.

30 March 2012

The University has been advised that there will be temporary changes to access at UQ Lakes bus station, St Lucia from Saturday, March 31, due to important upgrade works.

29 March 2012

All University of Queensland undergraduate students are being given the opportunity to add an international focus to their degrees.

29 March 2012

UQ research with the potential to develop improved treatment options for spinal cord injuries has received funding for four years from SpinalCure Australia.

29 March 2012

The Dow and UQ today unveiled a strategic partnership that will result in the establishment of the Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation.

29 March 2012