UQ and Singapore

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.

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.

It still feels surreal that for the past 2 months, I’ve been living and breathing this Brisbane air.
I remember being back in Singapore and wondering, “Will I be able to make friends and explore Brisbane? Will I be too caught up in my studies?” The answer to the former is yes (thankfully) and as for the latter, we’ll talk about it soon.

For the first time, researchers have revealed how a person’s genes can play a part in their enjoyment of nature, potentially changing the way we look at our affinity with the natural world.

As international borders slowly re-open, five University of Queensland undergraduate students are preparing to undertake global experiences after being announced as 2022 New Colombo Plan (NCP) scholars.

Nine excellent initiatives have been approved for $74,350 in funding in the 2021 UQ Global Strategy and Partnerships Seed Funding Scheme. A total of 19 eligible applications were received for this round, amounting to $171,350 in requested funding.