University of Queensland, Public research university in St Lucia, Brisbane, Australia
The University of Queensland is a public research university in St Lucia, a western suburb of Brisbane on the banks of the Brisbane River. The grounds stretch across several connected areas with lecture halls, libraries, residences and research facilities among green spaces and walkways.
The state of Queensland established the university in 1909 through parliamentary act, making it the first higher education institution in the region. The current site in St Lucia was occupied in the 1940s, after the institution had operated from temporary buildings in the city center.
The main campus displays sandstone buildings in neoclassical style, including the Great Court with its clock tower from the 1930s. Open lawns and old trees along the river create a park-like setting that students and visitors use for studying or relaxing.
The campus sits roughly 7 kilometers southwest of the city center and can be reached by ferries, buses and dedicated pathways. Visitors can walk freely through public areas, but some buildings require access only for students and staff.
Researchers at the university contributed to developing the vaccine against human papillomavirus, now used worldwide to prevent cervical cancer. Scientists also work on portable superconducting MRI devices that could bring medical imaging to remote regions.
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