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Bee venom that can be used for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and research into dementia, HIV and arthritis can now be easily and profitably harvested thanks to a University of Queensland student’s invention. UQ Master of Biotechnology student James Watts and his team have invented a venom collector that is notably safer for bees than previous harvesting techniques, and…

The University of Queensland’s position as a leader in philanthropy has been recognised with a prestigious international award. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has bestowed the Asia-Pacific Leadership Award on UQ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Høj AC in recognition of his philanthropic leadership. Welcoming the honour, Professor Høj said the…

UQ student Harri Jones is quickly establishing himself as one of Queensland’s up-and-coming motorsport stars, while achieving outstanding results on his way to an engineering degree. Harri Jones doesn’t seem to notice the snarling engine bursts or the deafening rap of the impact wrench tightening the wheels of his glistening white Porsche 911 GT3. His…

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…

A possible cure for dementia and saving the Great Barrier Reef from invasive crown-of-thorns starfish are now within reach as UQ launches an historic $500 million philanthropic campaign. Launched at the weekend, UQ’s Not If, When – the Campaign to Create Change aims to change lives within our community and around the world by encouraging…