Friday essay: ‘An oasis in the desert’

Jackie Huggins reflects on her deep history with Carnarvorn Gorge.

11 July 2025
Landscape pic of a gorge

Staying physically active cuts risk of early death by 40 per cent

Adults who stay consistently active throughout their life can lower their risk of early death by up to 40 per cent, a global study led by The University of Queensland has found.

11 July 2025
Four cyclists getting outside for sunrise at the Trapiche in Pelotas, Brazil
Dr Andrew Brooks and Professor Mike Waters

University of Queensland scientists have discovered that a protein that regulates how tall people grow could be used in treating diseases including cancer and diabetes.

16 May 2014
Photo of students in sandstone cloisters at UQ

The University of Queensland’s “campus environment” and buildings took the top spot when more than 16,000 students in four countries were surveyed on the qualities of 123 English language colleges globally.

15 May 2014
TRI is showcasing its magnificent building and ground-breaking research to the community on May 17.

The Translation Research Institute (TRI), Australia’s most innovative biomedical research facility, is showcasing its magnificent building and ground-breaking research to the community on Saturday 17 May.

15 May 2014
NHH in Norway is one of four top European business schools where the Master's students can study in their second year.

Future international business leaders will be able to gain a double postgraduate degree – one from The University of Queensland and one from a top European business school – under a newly launched innovative program.

14 May 2014
Professor Darren Martin from UQ’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology.

Highly-durable extreme-performance plastics and rubbers for use in industries ranging from automotive to construction are now closer to realisation, thanks to a $1 million investment in a Brisbane materials company.

13 May 2014
Research into soil composition in Nepal could benefit millions across the world.

Millions of starving people across the globe could benefit from the work of a University of Queensland student.

13 May 2014

Researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ), the Harvard Kennedy School, and Clark University have uncovered that conflict with communities is costing mining companies billions of dollars.

13 May 2014
Indigenous elder Aunty Margaret, left, UQ Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Education) Professor Cindy Shannon and indigenous scholarship winner Taylah Gerloff.

Swimming with the fishes has just become a whole lot easier for University of Queensland Indigenous Science Scholarship winner Taylah Gerloff.

13 May 2014

The University of Queensland community is invited to celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of Budda at Vesak Day celebrations on Tuesday 13 May.

12 May 2014
Premium win for UQ's Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education.

A language teaching diploma developed by The University of Queensland, the University of Cambridge and US-based World Learning has won “premium” endorsement from a global assurance body.

12 May 2014

Traffic lights installed on The University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus early last year are improving safety for people travelling to the University by foot, bike or bus.

12 May 2014