For linguist Ghil‘ad Zuckermann, languages are much more than a means of communication – they are a passion.

28 September 2009

A collaborative language learning alliance between three of Queensland’s top universities provides greater choice and flexibility for students.

16 September 2009
Thomas Keneally

A free public lecture by Australian literary legend Thomas Keneally headlines a page-turning program of UQ events at this year’s Brisbane Writers Festival.

4 September 2009

Australians need to know what is going on in Iran, rather than relax because it is so far away, a lecturer from The University of Queensland has warned.

25 August 2009
Members of the Manali Medical Aid Project (from left) Matthew Torbey, Ben Treffene, Juergen Landmann, James English and Arthur Cheung

What started as chatter between medical wards has now grown into a fully-fledged international aid project and this year’s main prize-winner at the 2009 UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Equity and Diversity Awards.

28 May 2009

Dealing with chronic whiplash disorders can be challenging, so two UQ research centres have organised a free seminar for those with whiplash injuries, their families and healthcare professionals.

8 April 2009
Professor of Clinical Neuroscience, Peter Silburn (right) talks with a patient about to undergo deep brain stimulation, as neurosurgeon, Dr Terry Coyne, implants the microelectrodes that will deliver the treatment.

UQ's foundation Professor of Clinical Neuroscience Peter Silburn really likes looking into people's brains. In fact, with the assistance of neurosurgeon Dr Terry Coyne and a team of researchers, he's been deeper into the human brain than most...

26 March 2009
Dr Rob Pensalfini

Shakespeare’s work speaks to people from all walks of life, as Dr Rob Pensalfini knows first hand.

12 February 2009

University of Queensland researchers will participate in a new $60 million National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training announced by the Rudd Government.

23 January 2009

UQ medical student Alan Huynh (St Lucia) has been recognised for his support of young people from all walks of life.

22 December 2008

University of Queensland graduate David Ireland had a Bachelor of Science and Business as well as Honours in Biochemistry, so when it came to doing his PhD he wasn’t sure which way to go – business or science.

10 September 2008

As Australia’s international trade portfolio continues to soar, UQ language expert Alfredo Martinez-Exposito believes the nation’s multilingual capabilities need to improve if its regional and global engagement is to grow.

25 August 2008

For suffers of neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, daily trembling and shaking can be unbearable however, new UQ research could assist in helping patients regain control.

16 July 2008

Killer hotspots of over-heated ocean water which destroy huge areas of coral and bring starvation to birds, fish and other sea creatures can now be pinpointed.

25 June 2008

2008 Federal Budget Commentary by the Head of the UQ Business School, Professor Tim Brailsford.

14 May 2008

Just over 50 years ago, 6 Oxford students drove from London to Singapore. This June, a UQ student and alumnus, and some Oxford peers, will attempt to retrace their steps.

29 April 2008

Queensland’s child safety officers need more resources and cultural training to better protect children who come from culturally diverse families, according to new social research.

20 November 2007

The first major solo exhibition of one of Australia’s most respected artists, Paddy Bedford, opens at The University of Queensland Art Museum on Friday, November 16.

7 November 2007

The University of Queensland has rewarded three of its academic staff for their outstanding supervision of research higher degree students.

18 September 2007

UQ’s mid-year graduations finish today (Friday July 20) by honouring a Brisbane great and with a St Lucia family celebrating two generations of study success.

20 July 2007