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Emeritus Professor Robert David Milns AM spent his life deepening our understanding of the ancient world. After his passing on 20 February 2020 he leaves a legacy that will stand the test of time.

Professor Greg Marston will commence as Deputy Executive Dean for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences on 2 March.

Congratulations to Professor Lynda Cheshire who took on the role of Head of School for Social Science at the start of January this year.

A University of Queensland graduate and advocate for social justice has been named a 2020 Australia-at-large Rhodes Scholar.

Senior academics from The University of Queensland’s School of Music have released a new album Oranges under the Full Moon on ABC Classics.

A University of Queensland researcher has been bestowed with the highest honour for achievement in the humanities in Australia.

University of Queensland’s School of Music graduate Eleanor Hill has received over $90,000 in funding to attend the Royal Academy of Music in London.

UQ research has been boosted by $7.7 million thanks to 19 projects being awarded grants from the Australian Research Council in the 2020 Discovery Early Career Research Awards (DECRAs).

Exciting international opportunities for some of Queensland’s finest undergraduate students have arisen due to $250,000 worth of New Colombo Plan funding being approved for innovative student mobility programs.

School of Music cello students from The University of Queensland have achieved outstanding results in recent national auditions for the Australian Youth Orchestra and the Australian National Academy of Music.