India, Sept. 24 -- The recipients of this year's University of Queensland Alumni Awards are transforming communities across the world - from improving regional and rural healthcare, to saving threatened ecosystems and developing sustainable batteries.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Deborah Terry AO said the annual awards celebrated the outstanding achievements and impact of the University's alumni community.

"The 19 inspirational alumni and community members receiving awards this year demonstrate that true passion and a sense of purpose are always at the heart of excellence," Professor Terry said.

"They all share a deep commitment to social justice, sustainability and innovation, and we are proud to recognise them as role mode...