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The University of Queensland has reaffirmed its position as a leading research institution for science and social sciences, with 28 UQ researchers identified as among the world’s most influential scientific minds. They have been named in the prestigious Highly Cited Researchers 2019 list from the Web of Science Group, which recognises scientists who have published a high…

University of Queensland PhD candidate Rhys Pirie is the first Australian to win Young Innovator of the Year at the world’s premier conference for research and innovation, Falling Walls Berlin. The chemical engineering researcher won the international competition with his presentation about a process that could turn waste glass into every day products ranging from…

The University of Queensland was awarded three Australian Research Council (ARC) Centres of Excellence and three ARC Australian Laureate Fellowships in this round – with UQ securing the largest share of funding in the competitive grants. This represents $310 million in competitive funding across the life of both schemes — recognising and reflecting the outstanding…

As UQ’s premier event of the year in New York, the dinner features a panel of renowned Australian and international rugby legends, the awarding of the esteemed Dr Mark Loane AM Medal and raises funds for The University of Queensland in America, Inc. (TUQIA) priorities, the UQ Rugby Club and Play Rugby USA. This year’s…

Research to unlock the potential of peptides and proteins found in Australian flora and fauna for applications such as the next generation medicines and bio-friendly pesticides will be the focus of a new research centre to be based at The University of Queensland. The Federal Minister for Education Dan Tehan MP has announced $35 million…

A free online University of Queensland course aimed at community development workers has received a United Nations accolade. The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network award of excellence for UQ’s Critical Development Perspectives edX course was announced in New York. Professor Mark Moran, Group Leader of Development Effectiveness at UQ’s Institute for Social Science Research, said…