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A field trip to examine farming methods exposes agricultural students to new methods and ideas

This gorgeous track that loops the St Lucia campus grounds and runs alongside the river is perfect for wildlife spotting, cycling, walking and jogging, and has a deep connection with Queensland's long history.

UQ Higher Degree by Research (HDR) student Nikola Van de Wetering writes on the challenges faced when it comes to female representation in science.

Known as The Butterfly Man, UQ alumnus Col Bowman is inspiring a new generation of lepidopterists.

Bianca Goebel is only 27 but has already accomplished many things. The latest is a Master of Business Administration at UQ.

International student and graduation valedictorian Yasmin Larasati has taken full advantage of the creative and cultural opportunities offered by university life in Brisbane.

Final-year UQ medical student and proud Pitjantjara man Pirpantji Rive-Nelson is determined to improve healthcare in Central Australia by breaking down language barriers. Pirpantji is currently attending the Rural Medical School in Toowoomba.

UQ Faculty of Medicine Student Coordinator Paige Wilcox is used to multitasking – she’s an author, actress and activist who juggles her work at UQ with a demanding role as the Queensland Director of Out for Australia. At the recent 2018 Queen’s Ball Awards, Paige found herself juggling duties again, as she both hosted the awards and was named the Trans Activist of the Year.

If you’ve spent any time on the St Lucia or Fig Tree Pocket campuses you’ll be familiar with UQ’s bush turkeys. They’re those scrawny, black birds with weird red heads that make a mess around gardens and pathways, and contribute significantly to sustainable employment for ground staff. And they’re also a bird everyone loves to hate.

Have you ever wondered what manta rays on the Great Barrier Reef do when we're not watching? World first research might have answered that question and many more - but not without a major team effort. Project Manta's Christine Dudgeon explains.