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An Aboriginal writer who ‘gained a second chance at life’ following treatment for a rare cancer has become the first Indigenous recipient of the Fulbright W.G. Walker scholarship.

Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) Australians continue to experience significant disadvantage when it comes to health and wellbeing compared to their heterosexual peers, a University of Queensland study has found.

The University of Queensland’s School of Music celebrated its 1000th graduate from the Bachelor of Music (Honours) program this morning.

Former UQ Rotary Peace Fellow Giorgio Algeri shares his experiences as a humanitarian and development worker via Rotary Voices - Stories of service from around the world.

An early career sociologist from The University of Queensland is joining the United Nations in the quest for zero hunger and fair food systems in Australia.

A number of HASS staff have been recognised for their excellence and innovation in teaching and research via the recent announcements of the ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards as well as the 2019 UQ Teaching Fellowships and Innovation Grants.

November 2018 marks 100 years since the end of World War I. To commemorate, we reflect on the war’s impact on members of the UQ community and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by so many brave students and staff.

A researcher from The University of Queensland’s School of Historical and Philosophical Enquiry has been honoured by the Queensland Literary Awards – winning the Premier’s Award for a Work of State Significance as well as the History Book of the Year.
Dr Jackie Ryan has received $25,000 award for her book We’ll Show the World: Expo 88 (UQP, 2018).

Internationally acclaimed scholar and keyboard specialist Professor Neal Peres Da Costa presented the Annual Kinnane Lecture for the UQ School of Music last week as recipient of the 2018 Kinanne Scholar in Residence.