12 JULY 2024 – The University of Queensland (UQ) hosted the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Australia Awards Ceremony on July 12, 2024. This event celebrated the achievements of international scholars who have been studying in Australia under the Australia Awards program. The ceremony highlighted the contributions of these scholars to their home countries and recognized their academic accomplishments at UQ. Scholars came from a range of countries mostly from the Asia Pacific with 4 PhD students from the Philippines all sponsored by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and handpicked by the Philippine government to enhance agricultural practices in the Philippines. Consul Sheryll Gabutero delivered a congratulatory speech and focused on engagement between Queensland and the Philippines.