Full circle: Former Premier and UQ alum appointed Adjunct Professor

Former Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s long association with UQ – including as a distinguished alum – has extended with her appointment as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Political Science and International Studies.

16 May 2025
A woman in a pink blazer leans against a sandstone pillar, smiling at the camera.

Language a barrier in biodiversity work

A UQ study has shown scientific knowledge on the conservation of endangered species is often overlooked when not presented in English.

16 May 2025
two black and white birds fly in a blue sky

Christine Grey would have been just as sexy as Christian Grey as the lead character in Fifty Shades of Grey – and resulted in less ambivalence about rape.

10 February 2016
Dr Nasim Amiralian of AIBN.

Fibres from the Australian native spinifex grass are being used to improve latex that could be used to make condoms as thin as a human hair without any loss in strength.

10 February 2016
Dr Tamara Keeley with Adira and Akasha

A non-invasive pregnancy test for tigers developed at The University of Queensland has played a key role in the latest tiger cub births at Dreamworld on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

10 February 2016

University of Queensland scientist Dr Matt Fogarty will begin a two year research project focusing on breathing at the prestigious Minnesota Mayo Clinic in April.

9 February 2016

The timing of significant Great Barrier Reef coral loss captured by a series of historical photos has been accurately determined for the first time by a University of Queensland)-led study.

9 February 2016

While the western world is well recovered from its own New Year festivities, Chinese New Year is only partway through its 23 day celebration, with today (February 8) officially marking the start of the year of the monkey.

8 February 2016
Industrial emissions.

Global climate change resembles a room of second-hand smoke, new research has found, with countries emitting the least amount of gasses suffering the most.

8 February 2016
The national champions ... Nicole Brazier, Edward O'Brien, William Randall and Joshua Roser

Four University of Queensland students will compete in an international business competition in Dubai in April, after notching up UQ’s third consecutive win in a national tournament.

5 February 2016
An artist impression of the ancient wildebeest-like Rusingoryx atopocranion. Todd S. Marshall.

An ancient wildebeest-type animal and a member of the dinosaur family have several similarities, a team of researchers have discovered.

5 February 2016
The mercury reportedly soared to 43.3 degrees in Birdsville.

People over the age of 75 are especially at risk from the hot weather blanketing Queensland this week, particularly if they have recently had an infection.

3 February 2016
“It’s a very serious condition and can be life threatening,”

A University of Queensland veterinary expert has warned Queensland pet owners to be aware of the risks overheating and heat stress pose for their animals.

2 February 2016