A former metallurgist, who donated $190,000 to the University of Queensland in scholarships between 1986 and 1994, has bequeathed the University $387,200 to provide educational opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students.

30 October 1997

Simon Bottomley admits he didn't have to do much arm twisting to persuade his company to sponsor him through his master of business administration course at the University of Queensland.

22 September 1997

University of Queensland scientists are making great advances in a collaborative project to develop a viable tropical abalone aquaculture industry for Australia.

6 August 1997

The University of Queensland Senate on June 5 accepted the recommendation of Vice-Chancellor Professor John Hay not to introduce full-fee places for Australian students at this time.

6 June 1997