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This paper aims to understand excellence in education through Indigenous peoples’ perspectives regarding how excellence in Indigenous education is (or could be) enacted in schools. 

A career in education provides limitless opportunities, but you’ll likely begin with the goal of being the best teacher you can be. And to do that, you’ll need to learn from the best. At UQ, we lead by example because we have the most awarded teachers in the nation.

A University of Queensland-led study has found consumer vulnerability to cryptocurrency investment scams has little to do with socioeconomic status.

Two years on from the release of ChatGPT and other generative AI language programs, schools and universities are continuing to grapple with how to manage the complex challenges and opportunities of the technology.

The theme this year for National Reconciliation Week is ‘Now more than ever’. We need change in Indigenous education now more than ever. We share our research on excellence in Indigenous education where we ask big questions about what is needed to shift Indigenous education from gaps to excellence.

A study exploring what excellence in Indigenous education is, or could be, has sparked a national dialogue about shifting ideology and practice in Indigenous education from gaps to excellence.

A group of first year preservice teachers from The University of Queensland visited the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) to learn how to foster early learning environments that engage young children.

Six University of Queensland students travelled to Singapore recently to gain global educational leadership experience as part of the federal government’s New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility program.

Associate Professor Rhonda Faragher (AO) was recognised for her work in the field of Down syndrome.

Mia Johnston, Alana Pettigrew, Rebecca Flanagan and Michael Cox have high aspirations and a great zest for life.

A Virtual Cross-cultural Exchange to explore how university students in Australia and Hong Kong understand and care for their wellbeing.

In other areas of education, the word “excellence” is frequently used to frame policy. But a simple Google search of “excellence” and “Indigenous education” comes up with very few meaningful results. Why aren’t starting from the same point in Indigenous education? Our new research begins this process.

Congratulations to Matthew Gover (4th Year, Bachelors of Science/Education (Secondary)) who was awarded 'Global Winner' for The Global Undergraduate Award 2022- Education.

Indigenous Community Impact Award for outstanding contributions as a community leader, celebrating Murri identity and advocating for equality for Indigenous peoples.

Dr Marnee Shay is shifting the narrative for closing the gap in Indigenous education by opening up opportunities for decision-makers to hear, see and understand what makes a real difference to the lives of young Indigenous Australians.

Congratulations to Head of UQ's School of Education Professor Tisha Morrell, who made the Courier Mail's '50 most influential in Queensland education power list.

Four adults with Down syndrome have been hired as Education research assistants in a new study from which explores the quality of life of Gen Zs (18-30 year olds) with Down syndrome.

A new cross-cultural project has found that “mundane moments matter” when it comes to well-being. Through experiential learning activities including collaborative “yarning” methodology-led storytelling, conceptualising and creation of artefacts, and producing a short-film, students learn about self-identity and wellbeing.

From youth work to teaching and now research, Dr Marnee Shay knows a thing or two about what makes young people tick – and what doesn’t.

Young adults living with Down syndrome have high aspirations and a great zest for life according to an Australian first study by researchers from The University of Queensland.