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Doctor of Medicine student Miah Hickman says that being awarded the Peter Hoj Mandy Thomas Scholarship made it possible for her dream of studying at UQ to come true.

AIME Mentoring is seeking Student Ambassadors to lead their UQ program in 2022.

The University of Queensland will host the annual Native American Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) Conference 2022 - Regional Gathering, Brisbane, with the theme 'Indigenous Futures and Sustaining Liveliness'.

UQ Art Museum will be hosting Gooreng Gooreng artist Dylan Sarra to talk about his research into the Burnett River Rocks, and the ongoing project to repatriate them to their Country of origin.

The University of Queensland Biomedical Science student Callan Rudd-McMahon has been working with the UQ Diamantina Institute, thanks to an internship arranged through CareerTrackers.

ATSIS Unit Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr r e a Saunders has a busy 2022 ahead, including major commitments to Indigenous art events in Venice and Singapore.

UQ Lecturer Dr Keane Wheeler is among five  recipients of the Australian Academy of Science Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist Award for 2022.

UQ staff and students may have heard the Australian Government has secured the copyright license for the Aboriginal Flag, following negotiations with Luritja artist and land rights activist Harold Thomas.

Terry Wright will become Director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit from 17 January 2022.

When Michael Aird reflects on his circuitous career path, he recalls a sliding door moment in 1984 when he was hanging out with one of his cousins who was delivering a letter to the Anthropology Museum at the University of Queensland.

UQ PhD candidate and School of Education academic Ren Perkins described the “very proud Dad moment” he experienced when he was awarded the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate Researcher Award by the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE).

Like sea turtles overcoming treacherous waves to return home, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates could contribute to making life better for their families and communities.

Congratulations UQ PhD Candidate Sasha Purcell on being named the National NAIDOC 2021 Scholar of the Year! 

Anna Kelly loves the alchemy of art and science which goes into quality dental care and credits The University of Queensland with providing plenty of support and hands-on experience during her degree.

His famous drover grandfather could spend a year in the saddle to reach his destination, but Dean Morrison has set his sights on video-chats connecting people in milliseconds.

The University of Queensland Alumnus (BComm ’99) reflects on his Aboriginal and Outback heritage and his globetrotting sporting and business careers, as he embarks on a unique global business venture.

University of Queensland Mechanical Engineering and Commerce graduate, Ashley Hughes, is on a mission to bring clean, reliable energy to remote communities, improving their way of life while also reducing the impact on the environment. 

The University of Queensland will welcome a strong line-up of emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stars next month for its inaugural Deadly Noize concert.

Two of the standout events at UQ’s recent Research and Innovation Week focused on current strengths and future opportunities in Indigenous research.

Five proud Mandandanji women across two generations have plenty to catch up on when they compare their progress as alumni of The University of Queensland.

Congratulations to Torres Strait Islander architect and artist Kevin O'Brien for earning an Indigenous Community Impact Award, as part of The University of Queensland 2021 Alumni Awards.