University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is a research university located in the state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, UQ is the oldest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in Australia. UQ is a member of the Australian Research Council, the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Group of Eight.

History

Founded in 1909, the University of Queensland is a public research university located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The university is one of Australia's leading research and teaching institutions. It is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, a coalition of Australian research-intensive universities, and is also a founding member of the global Universitas 21 network. The university has produced five Nobel laureates, including the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureate Peter C. Doherty.

Campus

The University of Queensland is a research university located in Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in Australia. The university is colloquially known as a "sandstone university". It has five campuses, each with its own unique character. The St Lucia campus, located in Brisbane, is the largest of the five and is home to most of the university's faculties and schools. The other campuses are located in Gatton, Ipswich, Herston and Toowoomba. The university also has a number of research stations, including the Heron Island Research Station, the Moreton Bay Research Station and the Gatton Research Station.

Student life

University of Queensland students have a lot of opportunities to get involved on campus and in the community. There are over 300 clubs and societies to join, and many ways to get involved in student government and leadership. The university also has a strong commitment to sustainability, and students can get involved in initiatives to reduce waste and energy consumption on campus. There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved in the arts, with a number of performance groups and art galleries on campus. In addition to all of this, there are plenty of opportunities to meet new people and make friends, both through your studies and through extracurricular activities.

Alumni

The University of Queensland has many notable alumni, including five Nobel laureates, two Pulitzer Prize winners, and seven Rhodes Scholars. The university has also produced two Governors-General of Australia, two Prime Ministers of Australia, and one Chief Justice of Australia.