Sport

An image of Pat Carrigan running with the ball while playing for the Brisbane Broncos.

Bronco's wild ride into first NRL grand final

Published on: 27 September 2023

Brisbane Broncos superstar Pat Carrigan will become the first UQ student or alum to play in an NRL grand final when his side lines up against the Penrith Panthers on Sunday. To celebrate, 'Contact' looks back on Carrigan’s most memorable games of 2023 in this special photo tribute.

An image of UQ agribusiness student and Australian rowing representative standing in a paddock of wheat rows at UQ's Gatton campus. She is wearing her Australian rowing zoot suit and is leaning on an oar as the sun sets.

The Olympic rowing hopeful who dreams of a life on the land

Published on: 26 September 2023

Phoebe Robinson lives 2 very different lives. During the day, she’s a Bachelor of Agribusiness student, gaining hands-on experience at UQ’s Gatton campus. But before that day starts, she’s pushing her body to its limits on the Brisbane River as she edges closer to her goal of representing Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

An image of Matildas players Sam Kerr and Alex Chidiac celebrating after a goal.

Why the Matildas are poised to shake up Australia's sporting landscape

Published on: 18 July 2023

From humble beginnings to sold-out stadiums, the Matildas are on a meteoric rise to stardom. Find out how superstar Sam Kerr and team are driving the change towards equality in sport – one stunning goal at a time.

Student rowers splash the water after finishing sprint races on the Brisbane River during the Trans-Tasman Varsity Challenge.

University rowing stars make a splash in Trans-Tasman Varsity Challenge

Published on: 11 July 2023

University of Queensland Boat Club (UQBC) representatives have experienced a taste of international rowing after competing in the Trans-Tasman Varsity Challenge this month.

The UQ UniSport 2023 Indigenous Nationals champion team with medals.

UQ wins UniSport 2023 Indigenous Nationals

Published on: 5 July 2023

VIDEO: UQ has been crowned the winner of the UniSport 2023 Indigenous Nationals the first time in the history of the competition.

An image of Executive Dean of UQ's Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Professor Bruce Abernethy, UQ student and Paralympic champion Lakeisha Patterson OAM, and Paralympics Australia Chief Executive Catherine Clark at the UQ Aquatic Centre.

Golden moment for equality in sport

Published on: 24 June 2023

The University of Queensland has announced a nationally significant partnership with Paralympics Australia to put Brisbane on track for 2032 glory.

An image of UQ student Emerald Gaydon standing in front of snow-covered mountains and a clear blue sky during her summit of Tsorku Peak in the Himalayas.

From the mountain’s peak, UQ student sets her eyes on the stars

Published on: 16 June 2023

For as long as she can remember, Emerald Gaydon has set her eyes on the stars on her quest to become an astronaut. On a recent adventure to the Himalayas, she felt so close she could almost touch them.

An artist’s impression of the Paralympic Centre of Excellence.

Brisbane on track to be Australia’s home of Paralympic sport

Published on: 22 March 2023

The Queensland Government and The University of Queensland have each committed $44 million funding to establish a world-leading Paralympic Centre of Excellence at UQ’s St Lucia campus.

UQ alum Brett Clark competing in the Antarctic Ice Marathon on 13 December 2022.

Ice runner: UQ alum conquers Antarctica for a marathon cause

Published on: 22 February 2023

UQ alum Brett Clark has put his body and life on the line to complete 7 marathons on 7 continents. Contact spoke to Clark about his dice with frostbite in Antarctica, his narrow escape from injury during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, and the personal motivation driving his quest.

An image of Past UQ Blues Award recipients Susie O'Neill OAM and Stephen Moore AM with the UQ Athletics Centre in the background.

Celebrating 110 years of the UQ Blues Awards

Published on: 9 November 2022

Several Australian Commonwealth Games representatives are among 19 student-athletes recognised for their sporting achievements as UQ celebrates 110 years of the UQ Blues Awards.