#UQ has installed a new furnace that will allow researchers to make the next generation of ultra-high temperature composite materials for hypersonic flight 🚀 Learn more about the custom-built technology below 👇 uq.au/85d #UQResearchAndInnovation UQ Engineering and Technology

Bloomin' lovely Spring morning at St Lucia #UQ

Congratulations Prof Glenn King Glenn King on receiving the Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation! The award recognises Prof King's pioneering contributions to science through his work unlocking the revolutionary potential of Australian funnel-web spider venom. Institute for Molecular Bioscience

From the development of bee-friendly insecticides to spider venom therapeutics for stroke and heart attack patients, Prof Glenn King’s pioneering research has been recognised with the 2023 Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation. Congratulations Glenn King #PMPrizes Institute for Molecular Bioscience

#UQ marine conservationist A/Prof Carissa Klein has been named 2023 QLD Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year 🎉🎉🎉 Ten outstanding #UQ scientists made up the 13 finalists. More here: tinyurl.com/ymw6oqkp @UQScience @aipolsci Queensland Science

Congratulations to UQ Communication & Arts alum Grace Nakamura, who won Most Outstanding Final Year Journalism Student at this year’s Queensland Clarion Awards. Grace graduated in July this year and is now working as a reporter for ABC News in Longreach 👏🎙️ Grace Nakamura

As Chair of Rhodes Scholarship Queensland, Her Excellency hosted the selection panel and shortlisted candidates for final interviews at Government House today, culminating in the announcement of Mr Jeremy Hunt as Queensland’s 2024 Rhodes Scholar. Rhodes Trust

Congratulations to #UQ MED student and charity founder Jeremy Hunt, named Qld's 2024 Rhodes Scholar. UQ Medicine Rhodes Trust

Brisbane’s punk and goth scenes have remained remarkably resilient over the past 40-odd years. #UQ and QUT research looks at the unique evolution of these subcultures in the subtropics: tinyurl.com/ys99fxge @darchen2 John Willsteed @Yantomusic 📸Paul O'Brien collection State Library of Queensland

Ever wondered how the jacaranda tree gained its roots at UQ? Ian Townsend writes for #UQContact on the origins of the purple blossoms and their lasting legacy on the university 💜 brnw.ch/21wDW6I

We’re excited to share that our fourth campus has been announced: UQ Dutton Park. Home to our School of Pharmacy for more than a decade, designation of the existing site next to the PA Hospital takes effect on 1 January 2024. Read more: brnw.ch/UQDuttonPark

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#UQ scientists have analysed more than 3.8 million volunteer hours of birdwatching data to identify Australia’s most elusive species 🦅 Read more here: brnw.ch/21wESPr UQ Science James Watson @BackstromLouis

Record breaking marine heat has been detected and will cause worldwide and devastating mass coral bleaching in the next few years, according to an international study led by #UQ researcher Ove Hoegh-Guldberg Read more: uq.au/xje UQ Science

While many people would be well into retirement at the age of 90, Dr Bronwyn Herbert has proved age is just a number. She has graduated from #UQ after completing a PhD thesis on the generational impacts of homelessness 🎓 Read more: brnw.ch/21wFcbc

Congratulations to Li Cunxin and Katherine Hirschfeld who are being recognised with #UQ Honorary Doctorates for their extraordinary contributions to the arts and STEM. Prof Julie Duck was awarded the RH Roe Award, one of UQ’s highest staff honours🏆 👉 uq.au/6rp

Storm passing over #UQ #bnestorm

Day 3 of SE Qld storms. Cracking shot from my daughter Lizzie. #bnestorm

#UQ researcher @ChenealPuljevic is leading the world's biggest drug survey - launched today. Global Drug Survey is about gaining insight into international drug use for harm reduction and safer communities. More here: tinyurl.com/ys79af84 #GDS2024 UQ Medicine 📸Adobe

90-year-old PhD graduate Dr Bronwyn Herbert wanted to fill the knowledge gap surrounding how early homelessness can affect relationships, education and employment. Read more about her thesis via The Senior: uq.au/ulu