UQ and South-East Asia

After a competitive selection process, 11 initiatives have been awarded funding totalling $130,924 for Round One of the University of Queensland (UQ) Global Partnerships Funding Scheme in 2026.

Two Vietnamese graduates from VinUniversity (VinUni) have secured fully funded PhD scholarships at The University of Queensland (UQ), marking another milestone in UQ’s growing partnership with Vietnam and Vingroup.

When Siddesh Karekal arrived in Singapore for his exchange, he had little idea of what the next three months would hold. He left with far more than he ever anticipated.

Artificial intelligence and insect monitoring are at the centre of a new Australia–Vietnam research collaboration led by The University of Queensland (UQ), aimed at helping communities better adapt to climate change and safeguard food security.

As Australia continues to strengthen its engagement with Asia, Daniel (Ming) Yin Ho brings a blend of lived experience, technical expertise and values-driven leadership. Through the Westpac Australia–Asia Fellowship, he joins a cohort of emerging leaders preparing to help shape fairer markets and stronger partnerships across the region.

The University of Queensland (UQ) has secured two of seven successful projects in a highly competitive international health research funding round, strengthening the University’s growing collaboration with Indonesia and the Southeast Asia region.