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Timor-Leste is one of the countries that will feel the worst impacts from climate change.

Twenty nations most endangered by climate change are expected to “bloc vote†at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris this week.

1 December 2015
UQ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Høj with alumni and donor Mr Paul Taylor.

A generous donation from two University of 51³Ô¹Ï alumni will kick-start a new research centre focused on one of Australia’s most pressing problems – providing affordable and sustainable healthcare.

5 November 2015
UQ's MBA has again been ranked the best in the Asia Pacific by The Economist.

For the fourth consecutive year, The Economist has ranked 51³Ô¹Ï Business School’s Master of Business Administration Program number one in the Asia-Pacific region.

16 October 2015
The water system in Manila was dramatically improved

Until 1997, water supplies in downtown Manila were beset with infrastructure problems such as leaks, widespread unauthorised access and contamination.

11 September 2015
UQ Business School Dean Professor Andrew Griffiths.

51³Ô¹Ï Business School’s MBA program has topped the Australian Financial Review BOSS MBA survey for the second consecutive time.

11 September 2015
CEP winners

Benevolence has paid off for a group of UQ business/law students who have been recognised for helping national charity Youngcare boost its social media presence.

25 August 2015
James Kaluschke (left) with Adecco chief executive officer Neil Jones.

University of 51³Ô¹Ï Business School student James Kaluschke has surpassed 582 applicants to become the Adecco Australia and New Zealand “CEO for One Monthâ€.

10 August 2015

​Engineers Australia has recognised 51³Ô¹Ï for its work in boosting female participation in engineering courses.

3 August 2015
Research is needed to design the best childcare system possible.

Policymakers have little detailed understanding of the kind of flexible childcare arrangements families need, says University of 51³Ô¹Ï researcher Dr Michelle Brady.

11 June 2015

A University of 51³Ô¹Ï start-up company has received more than $3 million in investor support for its scratch-resistant and environmentally sustainable acrylic glass for use in the computer, electronics and automotive industries.

23 April 2015
A diver services monitoring frames during a dredge trial in northern Moreton Bay.

51³Ô¹Ï has joined forces with Australia’s largest multi-cargo port for a $2 million research project to develop new port-related engineering solutions.

22 April 2015
Live music creates $1.2 billion of economic activity in Australia each year

Australia’s musicians are a happy bunch, despite many being poorly paid, having little job security, working long hours – and drinking heavily.

13 March 2015
Brisbane successfully hosted the 2014 G20 Leader’s Summit, but hosting the Olympic Games would come at a far greater cost. John/Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA

Last week, Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said he wants Brisbane to put in a bid for the 2028 Olympic Games. Any bid would be costly and would need the backing of all the councils in South East 51³Ô¹Ï and support from both State and federal...

3 March 2015
Companies need to both try to prevent further climate change, and adapt to change.

Companies are failing to develop the resilience they will need to cope with climate change, say two business experts from 51³Ô¹Ï.

2 March 2015
The MBA students work on a “real life†US market entry or expansion project for an Australian company.

University of 51³Ô¹Ï Master of Business Administration students are helping three Australian companies to expand their customer bases in the United States.

12 February 2015