Dishwashing containers a source of microplastic pollution

Washing household plastic containers in a dishwasher releases nanoplastic and microplastic pollution into wastewater, UQ researchers have found.

20 May 2025
Fingers holding microplastics shown through a magnifying glass

The UQ law students helping the vulnerable and disadvantaged

UQ's pro bono team will take to the streets today to raise funds so vulnerable and disadvantaged people can access legal help.

20 May 2025
Professor Tamara Walsh at The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland Ipswich Campus will host one of its largest end-of-year graduation ceremonies tomorrow to cater for its increasing student population.

10 December 2012
L to R: Professor Peter Knights, BMA Chair and Head of Division with the School of Mechanical Mining and Engineering, Mr Axel Kuhr, CEO of ABB, Professor Graham Schaffer, Executive Dean of EAIT

The University of Queensland (UQ) has signed an agreement with ABB Australia today, which will enhance the learning experiences of its student cohort.

10 December 2012

The University of Queensland’s elite Medical Leadership Program is celebrating its inaugural cohort of students at a special pre-graduation event tonight.

10 December 2012

A successful Brisbane biotechnology company formed by The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) is expanding its collaboration with a publicly traded pharmaceutical company based on the east coast of the United States.

10 December 2012
Lourdes D'Cruz and baby Hannah.

New graduate Lourdes D’Cruz would have had a good excuse for extending her thesis submission deadline – considering her baby’s due date fell on the very same day.

10 December 2012
Founder of UQ's WH Bryan Mining and Geology Research Centre Robert Bryan AM has received recognition from Queensland Resources Council.

The founder of The University of Queensland's WH Bryan Mining and Geology Research Centre (BRC) has been recognised by the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) for his contribution to the State's mineral and energy development.

7 December 2012
Associate Professor Monica Cuskelly, Ms Wendy Cusack, Ms Mary Gavin, Dr Anne Jobling, Ms Maureen Cameron and Mr Barry Cameron.

The Michael Cameron Fund, a trust fund administered by The University of Queensland, welcomed a new generation member to their board last week in order to continue supporting research into Down syndrome.

7 December 2012
UQ Bachelor of Social Work graduand Madeline Smith puts into practice her community development skills in rural communities in Thailand.

Madeline Smith of Bulimba will graduate from The University of Queensland on Monday with a Bachelor of Social Work and an experience she will never forget.

7 December 2012

A new scientific study by the University of Queensland and BirdLife Australia has shown that volunteer bird watchers have the opportunity to affect better policy to protect threatened birds and their habitats.

7 December 2012

Managing risks in the resources industry is an ever changing challenge – however University of Queensland (UQ) researchers working with coal industry experts are making it easier through the development of an online database that delivers a...

7 December 2012

The University of Queensland has more specialised fields of research “well above world standard” than any other Australian university, according to the landmark Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment released today.

6 December 2012