The changing face of higher education
With increased competition from online and international universities, Australia’s tertiary education system may be in need of change.
Brisbane public transport fails to deliver
Students from the University of Queensland (UQ) St Lucia campus are angry and frustrated at Translink and Queensland Rail services.
Happy to be part of a ‘very multicultural society’
Four young Muslim men discuss their experiences in Australia
Students break down public transport
Students at the University of Queensland are gradually increasing their use of public transport, hear what they have to say.
Australian universities challenged to grow with Asia
Since 2009 the number of international students choosing to come to Australia has steadily been decreasing but Australian universities are still well positioned to grow with Asia.
Costs and new roads means fewer catch the bus
Despite multiple improvements to Brisbane’s public transport network the number of people using the system is falling.
Band and DJ numbers outweigh demand
DJ’s and bands are struggling to stay financially viable as venue closures force greater competition for limited gigs.
Should students pay more for education?
A new report released by the Grattan Institute, says that by the middle of this decade tertiary education subsidies will have cost taxpayers $7 billion, but it was unclear why students should have their education paid for by the public.
Lack of parking angers student commuters
University students who travel into campus on public transport are struggling to find a car park at their local train station and bus stop.
Knowledge is key to Queensland’s future
University professor believes Queensland must focus on developing a stronger knowledge economy
UQ students drive to class
University of Queensland (UQ) students are choosing to drive to university rather than catch public transport.
UQ parking premium infuriates students and staff
Students and staff at the University of Queensland compete for car parks, misconceptions over commuter parking issue.
Students irritated by public transport delays
Students suffer daily delays to University as Brisbane’s public transport lacks reliability and capacity.
Community engagement makes fasting fun
Fasting is the act of willingly abstaining from food, drink or acts for a period of time. Muslims participating in Ramadan yearly or Catholics participating in Good Friday are the obvious groups who would fast. But who else would willingly participate in such hardships? The answer, most religions and belief and more people are embracing [...]
Ekka prepares students for work
Food, farming and fashion are just a taste of what five School of Journalism and Communication (SJC) students will experience at this year’s Ekka. UQ journalism students will be reporting on the sights and sounds of the 2012 Brisbane Exhibition alongside Nine News television professionals.
Cutting the cane
SJC students produced three video news stories on the impact of pesticide run-off into the Great Barrier Reef lagoon
On the hustings with Katter and Kate
Y-Vote Ep 1 from UQ Journalism & Communication on Vimeo. In the first week of the campaign, our YVote reporters hit Katter’s Australia Party launch and cross paths with Premier Anna Bligh at Keep Kate HQ. Dr Zala Volcic explains the importance of participatory democracy and why we should vote. And we find out how [...]
JACtv launches Y Vote
Y Vote is a weekly web-TV show being produced by UQ journalism students in the lead-up to the Queensland state election.
Graveyard to museum: a paleontology story
The process of recovering dinosaur remains from the field, and preparing them for research and investigation at the University of Queensland.
