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Inspired by his own university experience, leading funds manager Matt McLennan has donated $1 million to The University of Queensland Law School to provide students with collaborative learning spaces. The UQ alumnus and Head of Global Value for First Eagle Investment Management in the US made the gift to help shape the development of tomorrow’s…

The Fulbright Program in Australia, and around the world, has a rich history and proud legacy supporting educational excellence and cultural exchange. The Commission relies on many individuals to meet its goals, to forge new ground in the area of partnerships and scholarships, and to provide a rigorous, equitable and professional environment for all scholarship…

Global business leader Andrew N. Liveris is spearheading an extraordinary effort to provide $40 million to support University of Queensland (UQ) innovation and leadership initiatives across the state and around the world. UQ alumnus Mr Liveris and his wife, Mrs Paula Liveris, have donated $13.5 million to help establish the Liveris Academy in the University’s…

High profile foreign correspondent Peter Greste will help guide the future of journalism education after accepting an appointment at The University of Queensland. Mr Greste will join the UQ School of Communication and Arts as the UNESCO Chair of Journalism and Communication early this year. An internationally recognised journalist with numerous awards for his work, Mr Greste spent…

University of Queensland graduates have garnered some of the highest levels of employer satisfaction in Australia in a survey released today. The Australian Government’s Employer Satisfaction Survey is the largest survey of its kind. The 2017 report released today is based on 4348 employer responses on the attributes of recent graduates from Australian higher education institutions. Eighty-eight…

The University of Queensland is hosting our annual Australia Day get-together for UQ alumni and friends in the DC Metro Area at  Oz Restaurant & Bar (Modern Australian cuisine infused with American flavors). Come and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks courtesy of UQ North America. Date Friday, January 26, 2018 Time 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location Oz…