Eight UQ science alumni have received high honours at this year's UQ Alumni Awards.
The UQ Alumni Awards recognise nine prestigious categories of accomplishment and celebrate alumni who have achieved outstanding success in their careers and in service to their communities.
Taking out the UQ Alumnus of the Year award this year was Professor George Mellick, (BSc (Hons) 1990, Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry) 1996, Graduate Certificate in Education 2000), in recognition of his dedication to alleviating the suffering of people with neurodegenerative diseases.
See the full list of science alumni winners below:
UQ Alumnus of the Year
Professor George Mellick, Bachelor of Science (Hons) 1990, Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry) 1996, Graduate Certificate in Education 2000, St John’s College
Vice-Chancellor's Alumni Excellence Awards
Karina Holden, Graduate Diploma in Science 1994, The Women’s College
Professor John Pascoe, Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) 1975, King’s College
Dr Glen Richards, Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Hons) 1988, St John’s College
Contribution to Sport Alumni Award
Tim Kerrison, Bachelor of Applied Science 1995, Bachelor of Science (Hons) 1996, Bachelor of Arts 1998
Gatton Gold Medal
Tim Neale, Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons) 1995
UQ Graduates of the Year
Dr Chloe Yap, Bachelor of Science 2016, Graduate Certificate in Business Leadership 2020, Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy 2022
Brodie Crouch, Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons) 2022
