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.

Rewriting the rulebook on schizophrenia meds: why it’s time to rethink clozapine protocols

The most effective antipsychotic drug for people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia is clozapine. Yet, across the world, it remains underused – largely due to fears about serious side effects and burdensome monitoring requirements.

3 July 2025
Stethoscope and stylised human head and brain on pink background.

Not many people would swim through a river populated with piranhas and electric eels while researching their first book, but Andrew Westoll isn’t your typical author.

22 July 2009
Ned/Mick 2007 watercolour on paper Proclaim Collection, Melbourne.

Striking images of Ned Kelly, Mick Jagger and Neil Young, and works after Goya, are a taste of what’s on display in the UQ Art Museum’s latest exhibition.

22 July 2009

When The University of Queensland attends the careers market in Townsville next month (August 10), students will get the opportunity to find out about study options, scholarship opportunities and what life at university involves.

22 July 2009

For most of the world, the lighting of the Olympic flame in Beijing was a moment in history. But for University of Queensland PhD researcher Sarah Kelly, it was also a well-planned ambush.

22 July 2009

University of Queensland researchers are breaking new ground in rainforest regeneration.

22 July 2009

The University of Queensland has gained 13 commendations from the nation’s peak higher education quality auditor, which highlighted UQ’s “robust academic quality assurance system” and strong academic culture.

22 July 2009
Associate Professor Michele Sterling

For physiotherapist Associate Professor Michele Sterling, treating whiplash is all about thinking outside of the box.

22 July 2009
New Zealand cyclist Alison Shanks

Using ultrasound imaging, UQ physiotherapist Dr Julie Hides is helping a world-champion cyclist ride her bike pain free.

22 July 2009

The University of Queensland’s leaders in economics will present a fresh take on the future of economics to approximately 600 high school students on Thursday, July 23.

21 July 2009
St Pauls Anglican School year 12 student Fahmid Khondakei on the bungy fun run at the 2008 St Lucia Open Day

Watching lasers dance to the beat, learning how DNA extraction is used to solve crimes and planning your future career can all be achieved at the upcoming UQ St Lucia Open Day (August 2).

21 July 2009

A four-day conference being held at UQ this week is exploring the various representations of violence and conflict.

21 July 2009