Uq Changemakers

The world is in a race to produce significantly more food to support its growing population. Find out how Professor Mark Cooper is leading the way by returning to UQ as the Chair in Prediction Based Crop Improvement – a role which aims to find innovative solutions to the world’s food-gap issue. But it's not the only race Professor Cooper is running. The Scottish native has risked polar bear attacks and frostbite in his quest to complete marathons all over the globe. UQ ChangeMakers is a series that tells the stories of some of the most influential members of The University of Queensland community. Listen as we get know our amazing change makers and find out what makes them tick.