For University of Queensland student Fiona Albert, being named Australian University Sport’s Female Athlete of the Year last month is a step towards her goal of representing Australia at the 2016 Olympics.

9 December 2014
Professor Linda Worrall has been awarded the prestigious Robin Tavistock Award

A leading University of Queensland researcher has been awarded the prestigious Robin Tavistock Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field of the language disorder aphasia.

27 November 2014
UQ's three award winners, from left, Hosam Zowawi, Claudia Vickers and Andrew Stephenson, with the Minister for Science, Ian Walker (second from left)

Three University of Queensland scientists were honoured at an awards ceremony in Brisbane tonight.

25 November 2014
AIBN's Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu has been recognised with the 2015 Le Févre Memorial Prize for scientific research.

One of UQ’s leading materials science experts, Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu, has been awarded a high-profile prize from the Australian Academy of Science.

24 November 2014
UQ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Høj joins researchers and industry partners in celebrating their awards.

A University of Queensland-led project that is revolutionising worldwide sewer design and management has won a prestigious national prize celebrating researcher-industry collaboration.

21 November 2014
UQ Provost and Vice-President Professor Max Lu and Prime Minister Tony Abbott at the Australia-China Council Achievement Awards last night

University of Queensland Provost and Vice-President Professor Max Lu was honoured last night at a dinner in Canberra attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

18 November 2014
Dr Felicity Brown will undertake research at Harvard University into refugee mental health

A University of Queensland researcher is bound for Harvard University, thanks to the Australian Government’s Endeavour Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship for 2015.

7 November 2014
Professor David Craik with his GSK Award.

Translating nature’s secrets into new drug solutions for pain and cancer has helped a Queensland scientist win an $80,000 research excellence award.

6 November 2014
Dr Cameron Parsell received $388,376 for his project on sustainable housing.

The Australian Research Council has invested $37.6 million in University of Queensland research, recognising the potential practical benefits of UQ’s research excellence.

5 November 2014
Photo (L-R): Customs House staff, Brian Roberts (Director), John Offenhauser (Chef de Cuisine) and Paul Johanson (Operations Manager).

UQ’s showcase Brisbane CBD venue, Customs House has won another two highly feted hospitality awards.

3 November 2014
The University of Queensland’s Professor José Torero

A lifetime of fire safety and civil engineering research has led to a fellowship with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering for The University of Queensland’s Professor José Torero.

30 October 2014
Mr Ali Batoor’s Walkley award-winning photograph has inspired UQ students.

Award-winning Afghani photojournalist Barat Ali Batoor will explore the internet’s global advocacy and investigative journalism opportunities at a free University of Queensland symposium tomorrow.

27 October 2014
Professor David Craik (left) shows Perpetual General Manager of Philanthropy Andrew Thomas through the lab at UQ’s IMB.

Research seeking better treatments for heart disease, cancer and chronic pain has led to a major award and a $50,000 grant for the University of Queensland’s Professor David Craik.

23 October 2014

The University of Queensland’s International Admissions team has taken out the title of “Best Admissions Office in Australia” for the second year in a row at the 2014 IDP Singapore Awards for Excellence.

20 October 2014
Winners of the 2014 National AAT Moot competition Erin Gourlay, Nathan Lindsay and Eloise Gluer.

University of Queensland law students are proving a force to be reckoned with, winning their fourth major mooting title this year.

16 October 2014