The University of Queensland has reaffirmed its position as a leading research institution for science and social sciences, with 28 UQ researchers identified as among the world’s most influential scientific minds.

21 November 2019

As thousands of wildfires and deforestation escalate in the Amazon rainforest, a team of international scientists has called for governments to enact six key goals to protect the vital wilderness.

20 November 2019
A worker jumps for joy at the Warwick Solar Farm project,

The University of Queensland has won a coveted Australasian Green Gown Award for its commitment to sustainability through the Warwick Solar Farm project in the inaugural 2030 Climate Action category.

19 November 2019
Homeward Bound adventurers, from left, Dr Anna Vinkhuyzen, Bianca Das, Dr Emma Kennedy and Hana Starobova.

Five University of Queensland-based scientists will travel by sea to Antarctica this month, after being handpicked for a professional development program.

19 November 2019
The extended major in Western Civilisation will be available via two pathways

The University of Queensland will welcome the first of five cohorts studying an extended major in Western Civilisation next year, following the signing of a philanthropic agreement with the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation.

18 November 2019

The University of Queensland commitment to leading research has been recognised again with the Federal government awarding 19 Australian Research Council grants.

15 November 2019

A building designed to host Australia’s native claims courts is on show in Dubai at the world’s largest social impact innovation exhibition

15 November 2019

A simple blood test could soon become the latest monitoring tool for the early detection of melanoma in the eye.

15 November 2019
Lemon myrtle and pepperberry scones © Karen Sheldon Catering

A team of researchers are determined to change the Australian menu and move beyond the cliché meat pies and lamingtons to see distinctive Australian cuisine and food products served up.

14 November 2019
(L-R) Professor Peter Halley, Javan McGuckin, Lilly Van Gilst, Flynn Pearman, Victoria Barnes, James Orman, Professor Vicki Chen.

Five future engineering leaders and problem-solvers have become the first to receive scholarships created by the Andrew N. Liveris Academy for Innovation and Leadership.

14 November 2019

Healthy mangroves can help fight the consequences of climate change on coral reef fisheries, according to a University of Queensland-led study.

13 November 2019

An upgrade of one of the largest expansion tube wind tunnels in the world will allow University of Queensland researchers to test larger scale vehicles at up to seven times the speed of sound.

13 November 2019
A anemonefish in an anemone.

The fish made famous in 'Finding Nemo' can see ultraviolet (UV) light and may use it as a ‘secret channel’ to find both friends and food, according to researchers.

12 November 2019
Rhys Pirie receives his award in Berlin

University of Queensland PhD candidate Rhys Pirie is the first Australian to win Young Innovator of the Year at the world’s premier conference for research and innovation, Falling Walls Berlin.

11 November 2019
UQ's new ASSA fellows, announced today, from left: Professor Sara Dolnicar, Professor Peter Clarkson, Professor Julie Henry and Professor Justin Kenardy.

Four University of Queensland professors have been elected as fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia for their contribution to topics of national importance.

11 November 2019