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Language shapes how we see, know and share the world – and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it carries tens of thousands of years of knowledge, culture and connection to Country. While communities are reclaiming and revitalising these living Languages, we can all contribute to this effort.

Contact spoke with Dr Tran on his all-in approach and asked him to reflect on what it means to contribute meaningfully to reconciliation here in Australia.

UQ Has a Blak History is an introduction to UQ's history as it relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and communities.

Contact spoke with Woods about her career journey, her connection to Country through cooking and her advice for incorporating native ingredients into everyday meals.

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this story contains images and names of deceased persons. In 1982, Eddie Koiki Mabo and 4 other plaintiffs initiated a legal case that would change Australia forever.

The first Australian Indigenous woman to complete a university degree, Dr Margaret Valadian AO MBE, has been posthumously honoured with an Honorary Doctorate from UQ. The University will also record the late Dr Valadian’s remarkable contribution with a carving in UQ’s Great Court.

UQ has secured third place overall at the 2024 UniSport Indigenous Nationals. Watch the video and view all the images.

On the surface, Evonne Goolagong’s Australian Open victory in 1974 transcended race and racial politics. Yet, she would later reflect that her stellar career sent a false message that all was okay in Australian racial politics.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of InspireU, which brings Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students from across the state to UQ's St Lucia campus in Brisbane for week-long camps. 'Contact' asked previous InspireU participants about their experiences, and how the program has impacted their lives.

UQ researchers have partnered with NBA champion Patty Mills’ not-for-profit organisation to boost sporting, educational and cultural pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young peoples.