Our past accomplishments and future ambition
In 2017 USQ is celebrating its 50th Anniversary as an educational institution and 25th as a university. As part of the anniversary celebrations a University Timeline has been developed to provide a summary of the University’s development over its 50 year history through highlighting institutional key events, milestones and achievements. In addition, the timeline has acknowledged that ‘our heritage is a platform for our success’ and has identified ‘major projects moving us forward’.
1960
DDUEA Formation Formation of the Darling Downs University Establishment Association (DDUEA)
1967
Queensland Institute of Technology Darling Downs The Queensland Institute of Technology Darling Downs (QITDD) opened for business with 18 staff and 140 students.
1970
First graduation ceremony The first graduation ceremony was held for 25 students.
1971
Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education The Queensland Institute of Technology Darling Downs becomes the Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education (DDIAE).
1975
First postgraduate offering Graduate Diploma in Teaching is the first postgraduate degree to be offered.
1978
External Studies Department External Studies Department established.
1979
Research centres established Research centres established in areas including water and soil, science and human performance.
1985
Off-shore external offerings Off-shore external offering of Business Studies commences in Hong Kong.
1990
University College of Southern Queensland The Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education becomes the University College of Southern Queensland (UCSQ).
1991
Kumbari/Ngurpai Lag Higher Education Centre Kumbari/Ngurpai Lag Higher Education Centre established as an autonomous unit.
1992
University of Southern Queensland The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is established.
1997
USQ Wide Bay campus USQ Wide Bay campus (later USQ Fraser Coast) and City Precinct developed in collaboration with the Hervey Bay Council.
2000
University of the Year Good Universities Guide "University of the Year" for 2000-2001 awarded to USQ for leadership in developing the e-University.
2006
USQ Springfield campus USQ Springfield campus opens, heralding the start of USQ's "Western Corridor strategy".
2007
Queensland College of Wine and Tourism Queensland College of Wine and Tourism (QCWT) established at Stanthorpe.
2013
USQ launches new Research Plan USQ launches new Research Plan and significantly increases investment in research.
2015
USQ Ipswich campus USQ acquires Ipswich campus from University of Queensland, greatly enhancing our presence in the Western Corridor.