University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) has its main campus in Brisbane, Queensland, specifically in the suburb of St Lucia. It is the longest-established university in the state. UQ is a member of Australia's "Group of Eight" lobby group and is also a member of the international Universitas 21 organisation.

Academia

In 2004 the University of Queensland had more than 38,000 students enrolled with 6396 of these international students. Notable alumni include Bill Hayden, Professor Peter Doherty and actor Geoffrey Rush.

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2004 - Bill Hayden - Peter Doherty - Geoffrey Rush

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The University of Queensland has won more Australian Awards for University Teaching than any other university. It is also noted for developing the HyShot and pioneering a vaccine for cervical cancer.

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The Honourable Sir Llewellyn Edwards, AC, is the Chancellor of The University of Queensland and the current Deputy Chancellor is Professor Robert N. Wensley. The Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor are elected by the University Senate. The Vice-Chancellor of the University (effectively the chief executive officer) is appointed by the Senate and the office is currently held by Professor John A. Hay.

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The University was ranked the 49th in the World University Ranking in November 2004 published by The Times Higher Education Supplement.

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