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The University of Queensland (UQ) has launched skill development courses for mining professionals in Argentina, marking a significant step in promoting safer and more sustainable mining practices across Latin America. Through the Australian Government Department of Education funded initiative in transnational education, UQ has worked with government to deliver the courses in Spanish, and highlight Australia’s leadership in transnational education.

The University of Queensland (UQ) has secured its largest-ever funding allocation through the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan (NCP).

The University of Queensland (UQ) welcomed leading international marine scientists, policymakers, and industry partners to Brisbane for the 3rd West Pacific Marine Biology Symposium, held from 25–28 November 2025.

The University of Queensland (UQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education and research partnerships with Vietnam through a new agreement under Vietnam’s Project 89 initiative.

Dr Pranesh Padmanabhan, an interdisciplinary researcher at The University of Queensland’s (UQ) School of Biomedical Sciences and Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), has been awarded the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Young Alumni Medal 2025, one of only three recipients globally.

The University of Queensland (UQ) awarded physiotherapy student, Taha, a UQ Refugee and Humanitarian Scholarship 3 years ago, and it changed his life.

The University of Queensland (UQ) welcomed more than 100 delegates to its St Lucia campus on 6 November for the 18th UQ–Latin American Colloquium. The event focused on biofuels as a catalyst for the global energy transition, bringing together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and diplomats—including five Ambassadors—to explore shared challenges and opportunities.

The University of Queensland (UQ) and Universitas Indonesia (UI) have launched the UI-UQ Collaboration Centre to deepen academic exchange and advance research and innovation in the Southeast Asia region.

The University of Queensland (UQ) has strengthened its partnerships across Latin America through a high-level mission led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry AC and Chancellor Peter Varghese AO.

After a competitive selection process, 7 initiatives have been awarded funding totalling $100,000 for Round Two of the University of Queensland (UQ) Global Partnerships Funding Scheme in 2025.

The University of Queensland (UQ) and the University of Zurich (UZH) have deepened their strategic partnership through the inaugural UQ-UZH Symposium, held in Brisbane from 7–8 October 2025.

Reflecting on her time at The University of Queensland (UQ) as a geologist undertaking an Australia Awards short course in 2018, Johanna Linus can pinpoint the moment she realised she was in the right place. She observed the University’s slogan – Create Change – on campus signs and knew she would be able to make a difference here.

In a major step toward deepening Australia–India research collaboration, The Honorable David Crisafulli MP, Premier of Queensland and Minister for Veterans, visited the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) on 1 September 2025 with a high-level delegation. The visit highlighted the growing strategic partnership between Queensland and India in science, technology, and education.

The University of Queensland (UQ) and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) Research Academy, in partnership with the CSIR National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO), have won a fellowship grant from the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).

In a compelling example of international collaboration and strategic learning, Lao government officials have developed a comprehensive road safety reform plan for Vientiane Capital, following their participation in the Australia Awards Short Course in Strategic Analysis and Analytical Writing. Delivered by The University of Queensland (UQ) through its International Development unit, the course is part of the Australian Government’s Mekong-Australia Partnership initiative.

Vietnam’s oral health sector is entering a new era of evidence-based reform with the launch of the National Oral Health Survey 2025–26.

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) hosted its 56th Annual Convocation in New Delhi 2 August 2025, marking a significant milestone in the academic journey of over 500 doctoral scholars conferred this year. 5 scholars from the UQ-IITD Joint PhD Program were conferred their degrees at the ceremony, bringing the total number of graduands of the Academy to 23, highlighting the strength and success of this international research collaboration.

The University of Queensland (UQ), in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), has launched a landmark report offering a comprehensive statistical analysis of the Indian diaspora in Australia.

In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the collaboration between academic research and industry practice is proving to be a powerful catalyst for innovation, economic development, and societal progress.

The 2025 UQ–IITD Research Academy Annual Symposium was hosted by The University of Queensland (UQ) on 1-2 July 2025 at St Lucia in Brisbane. The symposium brought together around 180 participants including government, industry partners, PhD students, and academics from both UQ and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) to explore collaborative research initiatives aimed at addressing sustainability challenges and fostering innovation between Australia and India.