Safety testing of a pioneering ultrasound technique that could delay the effects of dementia will begin in Brisbane late next year, led by UQ's Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) researchers. Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt MP has announced … [Read more...]
Million-dollar gift to foster future legal minds
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 … [Read more...]
Not If, When campaign to take Queensland excellence worldwide
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 … [Read more...]
Internationally acclaimed journalist appointed to UQ
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 … [Read more...]
Dementia breakthrough — New findings bring hope
Imagine a future where a diagnosis of dementia could actually be accompanied by hope. That powerful dream occupies the waking hours of former school principal John Quinn who is living with younger onset dementia, as well as the man determined to … [Read more...]