Awards and achievements

It takes a village to raise an award-winning female scientist. L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellow, Jacq Romero, talks honestly about the realities of her scientific life, her husband, her children and her feelings of inadequacy, which she struggled to overcome. She is now recognised as one of Australia’s top women scientists.

After being strongly discouraged from changing research pathways 30 years ago, one of Australia’s – and the world’s - most highly cited social scientists has been honoured by the UK Society for the Study of Addiction.

The University of Queensland’s internationally regarded School of Economics has celebrated 70 years of academic excellence.

David Richie AO graduated from UQ with a Bachelor of Arts in German in 1975. He joined the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) straight from university.

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.