Miscellaneity

UQ PhD student Jordan Debono is researching exotic snakes and snake venom – tipping the scales and what it means to be a woman in STEM.

Women are shaping the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics – UQ's Dr Nasim Amiralian is proof of this.

There's a long hot summer ahead, and University of Queensland Press (UQP) has a host of fabulous books to read at the beach, beside the pool or under a fan. Here is UQP's suggested top 10.

New UQ staff member Sasha Ackfun road tests the new guidebook to the Great Court, Carving a history: a guide to the Great Court, on location at the St Lucia campus

UQ's Blair Knight has used his passion for photography to capture the beauty of UQ St Lucia’s wildlife.

Homestay host mother Susan Blunt shares her family’s experience hosting students from all over the world who have come to Brisbane to study English at The University of Queensland’s Institute for Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ).

Drinking is embedded in Australia’s social culture, however there is little education around responsible alcohol consumption. Lucy Clark joined students at UQ’s St Leo’s and Grace colleges to see how this is changing.

Sticking his best beak forward was not a wise idea for George the echidna, who recently ended up with a fractured beak near the town of St George, Queensland.

From fangs to feathers, scales to skin – staff and students at the UQ Vets Small Animal Hospital never know what patient will come through the door next. One thing is consistent – the smiling face of Dr Bob Doneley.

Georgie Nielsen is a former lawyer who grew up in Townsville, studied on the Gold Coast and now works as UQ’s Outreach Program Coordinator. After deciding law was not her cup of tea, she swapped the courtroom for the classroom, and now works with high school students to raise tertiary aspirations. She shares an insight into her experiences and the importance of following your passion.