Forget medals, ancient Games athletes battled for olive oil
The Olympics were only one aspect of sport in ancient Greece - often overlooked is that these Games were part of a circuit of 4 international sporting festivals.
9 May 2025Researchers to take healthy oats beyond breakfast
Expanding consumption of oats beyond the usual breakfast bowl of porridge is the aim of a $5.6 million project at the Food and Beverage Accelerator.
9 May 2025The following experts are available to comment to media on issues relating to the Queensland Budget and subsequent developments (expertise areas listed). Journalists can also search for experts on a wide range of topics at UQ Experts.
15 July 2015Tennis players with a “me against the world” attitude are hampering their own success, says a University of Queensland sports coaching expert.
14 July 2015Potential future neuroscientists will be tested on their knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, emotions, sleep and memory at the Queensland Australian Brain Bee Challenge (ABBC) final at The University of Queensland next week.
14 July 2015Is the use of so-called ‘study drugs’ among tertiary students as common as depicted, or is it a subject of exaggeration?
10 July 2015A Wiradjuri nurse from New South Wales has been named the first Indigenous Officer for The University of Queensland Medical Society.
9 July 2015More Queensland families are set to benefit from The University of Queensland’s award-winning Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, after the State Government announced $6.6 million in funding today (9 July).
9 July 2015A team of international scientists has tracked the love lives of koalas, uncovering some curious behaviours and finding that male koalas make their distinct bellows to avoid confrontation with competitors.
9 July 2015A plan to change the science curriculum and a project to improve e-exams across universities have been recognised by the Federal Government’s Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT).
8 July 2015The Australian Research Council has announced more than $8 million in funding for 22 University of Queensland-led research projects aimed at tackling health, energy, environment and infrastructure issues.
8 July 2015Former University of Queensland student and global adventurer Aaron Austin-Glen has been likened to “Superman” after returning to UQ to have his fitness checked.
8 July 2015How hard can it be getting pulled across the water by a boat? Pretty tough actually, according to University of Queensland high performance coach Vince Kelly.
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