Alumni

Critical care researcher Professor John Fraser and former Alumni Friends president Dr Catherine Lawrence are among members of UQ community recognised in today’s Australia Day honours. UQ graduate and Indigenous rights advocate Professor Megan Davis is one of only 6 Australians to receive the nation’s highest civil honour – the Companion of the Order of Australia.

October is just around the corner and the UQ jacarandas are about to be in full bloom. While jacaranda season and exams go hand-in-hand, it's the perfect time of year to a pay a visit to campus – perhaps for a picnic.

After almost a decade at the helm, this edition of marks the last for long-time 'Contact' editor Michael Jones. As he signs off on the "end of an era", Michael looks back on his 10 favourite stories published during his time as editor.

As voters get ready to head to the polls for the Queensland state elections, how will the major parties plan to address the housing and rental crisis, and what policies need to be implemented urgently?

Eight UQ Para-athletes have returned to Australia with 11 medals after a thrilling, empowering and inspiring performance at the 2024 Paris Paralympics Games.

UQ has commemorated the 80th anniversary of the US Army's General Hospital's withdrawal from Gatton at a special event on 29 August, when more than 120 attendees reflecting on the impact to the community and acknowledged the service of the medical staff who saved so many lives.

UQ alum Brenden Hall and student Lakeisha Patterson have claimed Australia’s first 2 medals in the space of 10 minutes on the opening day of the Paris Paralympics.

As the Olympic cauldron is extinguished in Paris, to be reignited in Los Angeles in 4 years, the magic carpet ride of 19 UQ athletes comes to an end, after 16 days of triumph, heartbreak and unforgettable experiences.

UQ's Gabi Palm and Abby Andrews have helped create a powerful legacy by winning an inaugural Olympic silver medal. UQ alum Louise Evans reports from Paris.

UQ alum Maddison Keeney has won the silver medal in the women’s 3-metre springboard, the first Australian in history to win an individual Olympic medal in a springboard diving event.