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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.

Caroline Frazer, Master of Educational Studies (1997) is the UQ Alumnus of the year for 2021.

Dr Marnee Shay and PhD Candidate Ren Perkins from the School of Education explore the role of Indigenous teachers and where the gaps are.

Professor Rhonda Faragher and Dr Jan Lloyd celebrated World Down Syndrome Day 2022 at Government House this year, with their team of RA's who presented their study online to the United Nations as part of the 11th World Down Syndrome Day Conference 2022.

Despite efforts to widen participation in higher education, students who are the first in their family to attend university remain severely under-represented. 

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