Sub-Saharan Africa

Caged fish value chain improvements creating better outcomes for farmers in Lake Victoria, Kenya

Rosemary Akinyi Wanasunia, an Agribusiness short course participant in 2017, is a County Program Coordinator at the Agricultural Sector Development Support Program in Kenya.

Richard Ellimah sitting in a conference audience - well lite - smiling to camera wearing a white shirt with a blue collar

Fighting for the riches beneath his feet: Richard Ellimah’s story of advocating for miners, social inclusion and entrepreneurship

Published on: 15 October 2020

Based in Obuasi in the heart of Ghana’s gold region, Richard Ellimah is an advocate and leader fighting for the rights and needs of communities impacted by mining operations in Ghana.

UQ vaccine scientists report positive results from pre-clinical testing

Published on: 27 August 2020

Pre-clinical testing of The University of Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine has produced positive indications about its potential effectiveness and manufacturability.

COVID-19 patients needed for study

Published on: 21 August 2020

Australians who have tested positive to COVID-19 are being urged to participate in a global survey, to help scientists learn more about the virus’s severe impact on the sense of smell and taste.

First dose: dosing begins in the first human trial of UQ's COVID-19 vaccine

Published on: 13 July 2020

The next critical phase for The University of Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine is underway – with the research effort moving out of the lab and into human trials.

"Online Delivery, engaging and successful"

Published on: 12 June 2020

The April 2020 Reintegration Workshops were delivered online due to the travel restrictions and physical distancing requirements of the current COVID-19 global pandemic. The two-day workshops, delivered in April, were interactive sessions facilitated by The University of Queensland

Five scientists smiling to camera wearing white lab coats with purple UQ insignia: man, woman, and three men including lead Professor Paul Young

COVID-19 vaccine agreement

Published on: 8 June 2020

A landmark partnership will help to accelerate the future development, manufacture and distribution of a University of Queensland COVID-19 vaccine.

students walking in and out of ICTE building. Sign reads 'shared zone'

Why international engagement is crucial for Australia's higher education sector

Published on: 2 June 2020

In January, I commenced an exciting new role as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship) at one of Australia’s Group of Eight universities. Article by Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement & Entrepreneurship) Dr Jessica Gallagher.

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UQ wins two prizes for research that upholds the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations

Published on: 3 June 2020

Three University of Queensland research posters submitted to the Presidential Symposium of Universitas 21 (U21) 'Sustainable Universities; Sustainable University Networks' win two prizes for achievement in sustainability.

International partnership progresses UQ COVID-19 vaccine project

Published on: 9 April 2020

The University of Queensland’s potential COVID-19 vaccine is entering an important new phase of testing with the live coronavirus to determine how effectively it induces protection against coronavirus infection.