USQ PhD graduate Rick Coker was awarded the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Queensland Young Manager of the Year at a recent ceremony in Brisbane.

A research paper involving a USQ research fellow, helping to address water security and world food shortage, has been recognised with an international best paper award.

While many school leavers party at Schoolies this year USQ Headstart student Nicole Reggett will travel to Africa to work in orphanages as part of the RSL Youth Development Program.