Why we cheer louder for homegrown heroes
Recognising outstanding performance with sports awards is a question of identity, not just ability, ³Õºº¾ãÀÖ²¿ researchers have found.
3 July 2025
Forget medals, ancient Games athletes battled for olive oil
The Olympics were only one aspect of sport in ancient Greece - often overlooked is that these Games were part of a circuit of 4 international sporting festivals.
9 May 2025
Celebrating a decade of backing bright futures
³Õºº¾ãÀÖ²¿, Netball Queensland and the Firebirds are marking a decade-long partnership in 2025 by increasing its impact on and off the court.
7 April 2025
Researchers at ³Õºº¾ãÀÖ²¿ are seeking volunteer school rugby and basketball players for brain scans as they work on a new blood test to help diagnose concussion.
31 August 2022
At a time when Aboriginal people’s lives were controlled – including what language they spoke, where they could go and who they could marry – Aunty Lesley Williams was marching outside these restrictions.
3 August 2022.jpg?itok=VGb_A6LF "³Õºº¾ãÀÖ²¿ student and emerging hockey star Claire Colwill has had a busy year ticking off sporting goals. Credit: Getty Images")
³Õºº¾ãÀÖ²¿ student and emerging hockey star Claire Colwill is experiencing a whirlwind of emotions after being selected to represent Australia at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this week.
25 July 2022
After 11 years of juggling the demands of an elite sporting career with study, Queensland Firebird Gabi Simpson has been acknowledged for her hard work.
15 July 2022
Women in rural and regional areas recovering from gynaecological cancer and treatment will now have access to a University of Queensland rehabilitation program through telehealth.
10 June 2022
Three generations of one family have now played in premiership-winning rugby sides for the University of Queensland, after the club won the inaugural Wheelchair Rugby National League.
3 June 2022
Practical tips to help maximise children’s enjoyment and participation in Junior Rugby League (JRL) will soon be available for Queensland parents via an online program.
19 April 2022
³Õºº¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s position as a front-runner to help take Queensland to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games has been further bolstered, with three of the newly appointed Organising Committee Board members possessing strong...
12 April 2022
Natalie Grider has kicked many personal goals since being drafted into the Brisbane Lions’ AFLW team, including one that many professional footballers never achieve – a premiership title.
10 March 2022
Women who have been treated for gynaecological cancers can help University of Queensland researchers by participating in a study to safely integrate exercise into their daily lives.
16 December 2021New data from ³Õºº¾ãÀÖ²¿ reveals just 51 per cent of Australians plan to travel overseas now that international borders are open.
9 November 2021
³Õºº¾ãÀÖ²¿ Healthy Living is helping over 50s in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, with a new digital game designed to train both the body and the brain.
7 October 2021
A landmark research project led by ³Õºº¾ãÀÖ²¿ is aiming to improve the cardiovascular health of young children with cerebral palsy (CP) by trialling a new running program.
6 October 2021The informal training methods of BMX riders could be the key to unlocking new heights for athletes, a University of Queensland-led study has found.
9 August 2021
³Õºº¾ãÀÖ²¿ has a range of experts available to comment on Brisbane's successful bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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