UQ and South-East Asia

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.

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.

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.

UQ and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) recently delivered a joint symposium themed around ‘strengthening global impact’.

Dr Jaime Manalo IV, a University of Queensland (UQ) alum and recipient of the prestigious Australia Awards Philippines Alumnus of the Year, is transforming the future of rice farming in the Philippines through a groundbreaking youth-led initiative that bridges the digital divide in rural communities.