Leading-edge research collaboration
UQ and Germany share a passion for harnessing advanced technologies to tackle some of the biggest problems the world is facing today. From the bioeconomy to agriculture to healthy ageing, key partnerships between UQ and German universities, companies and industry bodies are revolutionising how we work towards a healthy future for our planet and our people.
Fast facts
75
German students enrolled at UQ
506
Germany-UQ co-publications
92
academic staff born in Germany
62
research project collaborations
2,173
alumni in Germany
31
agreements with 16 official partners
Fast facts show full year 2023 data.
Collaboration in action
- Researchers from The University of Queensland recently returned from Germany, where they explored the future of biotechnology with some of Europe’s leading scientists.
- Ten collaborative research projects – ranging from bioengineering to the well being of refugees – have been successful in the first round of the 2017 UQ Global Strategy and Partnerships Seed Funding Scheme.
- More than 20 German university leaders and government representatives converged at The University of Queensland (UQ) last week to discuss and deepen the University’s engagement with the state of Bavaria.
- The University of Queensland’s Centre for Nutrition and Food Science has celebrated its collaborative relationship with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) by naming an acclaimed food researcher Honorary Professor.
- A thriving manufacturing sector and emerging dominance in the advancement of information technology, biotechnology and renewable energy sectors have placed Germany firmly at the forefront of UQ’s global strategy.
- The President of the German Bundestag, Professor Norbert Lammert, will give a public address at The University of Queensland tonight.
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Alumni
UQ has 2,173 alumni living in Germany. Alumni from or with significant links to Germany include: