Maxing out chemical-free crop protection with dsRNAmax

A software package developed and validated at UQ can tailor safe, effective and chemical-free crop protection using RNA interference.

7 July 2025
two men in white coats stand by a microscope with a light

Why we cheer louder for homegrown heroes

Recognising outstanding performance with sports awards is a question of identity, not just ability, UQ researchers have found.

3 July 2025
A gold trophy being help un in a stadium.

The University of Queensland’s “greenest” building has notched up another prestigious award for its innovation, cost effectiveness and sustainable approach to the automation of its building systems.

21 July 2014
UQ student ambassador Ben Morris helping Anika Cameron at last year’s St Lucia Open Day

The University of Queensland will be a hive of activity on Sunday, 3 August, when high school students and their families visit the St Lucia Campus for Open Day.

21 July 2014
Bachelor of Biotechnology student and science valedictorian Lawrence Wong graduates on Tuesday 22 July.

More than 40,000 people have now shared the TEDxUQ experience, thanks to the vision of graduating University of Queensland science student Lawrence Kurniawan Wong.

21 July 2014
HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh presents the Harold Spencer-Jones Gold Medal, to Professor Mandyam Srinivasan. HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh presents the Harold Spencer-Jones Gold Medal, to Professor Mandyam Srinivasan.

Studies involving some of the world’s smallest creatures have resulted in one of the world’s biggest honours for University of Queensland researcher Professor Mandyam Srinivasan.

21 July 2014

The University of Queensland (UQ) and the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) have agreed in principle to transfer the UQ Ipswich Campus to USQ to increase tertiary education opportunities in the region.

18 July 2014

UQ medical alumnus Dr Sam Hawgood has been appointed the 10th chancellor of the prestigious University of California San Francisco (UCSF).

18 July 2014
Last summer, one student investigated how social and political changes influence media portrayal of single mothers

The University of Queensland is seeking students who would like to contribute to research discoveries as a part of the UQ Summer Research program.

17 July 2014
University of Queensland Press has released a 10th anniversary edition of cult classic Pig City.

University of Queensland Press has released a 10th anniversary edition of author Andrew Stafford’s cult classic, Pig City.

17 July 2014
Finding sustainable ways to use and manage water is a pressing challenge for the world

More than 100 teams from 65 universities and business schools around the world have registered for the G20 Global Business Challenge organised by Brisbane’s three leading universities.

15 July 2014
Award-winning economist Dr Andrew Leigh will launch his book at UQ.

From dating to dieting, from music to sports, economics can be used to explain just about anything, according to award-winning economist Dr Andrew Leigh.

14 July 2014
UQ Muslim Student Association treasurer Luqman Atanda and president Ismail Mohamed.

Enjoy sweet dates, spicy foods and exotic sweets while learning more about the Muslim culture at The University of Queensland’s Muslim community’s Big Iftar feast on 23 July at UQ’s Grace College.

14 July 2014