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Professional Staff from The University of Queensland’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences often hear about the effects of viruses such as dengue through their work with researchers, but a recent team building exercise gave them a hands-on experience. School Manager Mark Starkey describes the experience.

When baby Piper arrived, Emma Howe was acing her Masters of Physiotherapy studies with near-perfect scores. Thanks to the support she received at UQ, she juggled her academic momentum with motherhood to graduate as valedictorian with a GPA of 6.59 . . .

University of Queensland Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education student and rhythmic gymnast Danielle Prince gives us an insight into her preparations for the Rio Olympics and how she deals with the nerves of competing on the world stage.

University of Queensland marketing specialist Danielle Koopman has decided to stray from the usual mid-life crisis coping mechanisms of buying a car or travelling to Tuscany, and instead is taking on a health science degree.

It is possible to combine family and a love of science. PhD graduate Rubbiya Ali looks back on everything she’s achieved at UQ, including mapping microalgae to help produce more efficient biofuels, and having a son . . .

UQ PhD candidate Dominic Bryant is investigating coral reefs in the Central Maldives as part of the XL Catlin Seaview Survey. Here he shares his experiences of the third global coral bleaching events since 1998 and his hopes for the future of coral reefs.

The shocking realisation that Australians dispose of one billion coffee cups every year led UQ graduate Julian Tonino to identify a gap between design control versus design assurance.

University of Queensland graduate and chronic pain researcher Georgia Richards has been selected as a semi-finalist for The Australian Women’s Weekly Qantas Women of the Future Award which honours people who are pursuing a dream to help others.

Seven University of Queensland music students have been selected to tour with the Australian Youth Orchestra, where they will perform in some of the world’s most prestigious venues.