• A young woman in graduation garb smiles next to an older woman in UQ's Great Court.

    Law valedictorian looks to inspire others

    Caitlyn Donohoe lives with a serious physical disability, but that didn't stop her from moving from rural QLD to study at UQ - and graduate as Valedictorian of the School of Law.

    12 July 2024
  • a group of six people stand in a corridor with their arms around each other

    Familiar faces ease Uni transition

    Starting tertiary study can be daunting but three sets of Indigenous twins are chasing their dreams at UQ, inspired by programs they joined while at high school.

    11 July 2024
  • An elite swimmer racing in a pool

    UQ athletes poised for Paris Olympics

    Nine University of Queensland students and community members are packing their bags after being selected to represent Australia at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.

    18 June 2024

Student entrepreneurs from The University of Queensland’s Idea Hub are taking on Tel Aviv’s world-leading start-up scene in the exclusive UQ Startup Adventures.

21 December 2017

As Queensland students anxiously await their OP results tomorrow, The University of Queensland is offering a range of new undergraduate and postgraduate study options in response to international and local demand.

15 December 2017
A “virtual exchange” will allow UQ students to gain program credits from other universities through select online courses.

The University of Queensland is one of nine high-ranking universities to launch a “virtual exchange” that will allow students to gain program credits through select online courses.

14 December 2017

The Australian Government has awarded scholarships to three University of Queensland students as part of its New Colombo Plan (NCP) 2018 round.

29 November 2017
The 2017 UQ Sport 1500m Classic

Australian middle-distance runners UQ alumnus Brittany McGowan and Jordan Williamsz will return to The University of Queensland tomorrow to defend their race titles at the 2017 UQ Sport 1500m Classic.

1 November 2017
Gilbert Nifasha, from Woodridge State High School

Students from Woodridge State High School in the south west of Brisbane have had the opportunity to take part in medical research in a unique University of Queensland program.

3 October 2017

A 400-plus University of Queensland contingent will converge on the Gold Coast for the 2017 Australian Uni Games (AUG) from 24-29 September.

20 September 2017

One of The University of Queensland’s most popular edX courses has hit a 500,000 enrolment milestone.

11 September 2017

More than 400 University of Queensland students will have the valuable opportunity to travel to the Indo-Pacific region to gain practical experience next year under the New Colombo Plan Mobility program.

25 August 2017
 The building (pictured rear) will accommodate 1300 students

Work is about to start on the site of The University of Queensland’s $250 million Student Residences Project at St Lucia.

21 August 2017
UQ Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship recipients, from left, David Nyeste, Vincent Singer, Sunny van der Berg, Lachlan Walters and Hai Xia Wang-Pole.

Six UQ students have been awarded Westpac Bicentennial Foundation Asian Exchange Scholarships. The $12,000 bursaries fund students to spend a semester studying at a leading Asian university.

3 August 2017
Emma Dorrel believes the social entrepreneurship program she undertook in Ecuador will assist her in gaining graduate employment.

The new-look UQ Employability Award is designed to help students develop their skills beyond the classroom and become well-rounded, highly sought-after graduates.

2 August 2017

The University of Queensland sincerely thanks all students who were involved in the Respect. Now. Always. survey.

1 August 2017
Carl (2nd left) with his ABC colleagues

University of Queensland graduate Carl Smith has been recognised at the 2017 Walkley Awards in the category of Young Journalist of the Year (longform), for his radio series Bionic Bodies.

27 July 2017

Over two nights, two dramatic Brisbane landmarks will host an immersive double-concert experience.

23 June 2017