A black beetle with some electronics on its back against a white background.

Common beetles equipped with microchip backpacks could one day be used to help search and rescue crews locate survivors within hours instead of days following disasters such as building and mine collapses.

1 July 2025
Hands holding a rugby ball on a kicking tee.

Fresh from clinching the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title, the Crusaders are proving they’re not only built for big moments but for lasting success.

27 June 2025
A man in high-vis and wearing a helmet and backpack rides an e-scooter across a Brisbane road.

A UQ study has examined the behaviour of e-scooter riders in Brisbane before and after the introduction of tighter regulations.

26 June 2025
The UQ training comes as the global mining sector continues its broad shift towards more sustainable practices.

Queensland experts will deliver mine safety and sustainability training across resource-rich regions of Latin America as part of an Australian transnational education program.

26 June 2025
A audiologist inserting a stethoscope into a elderly patient's ear

Hearing clinics are not identifying the language needs of ethnically diverse patients with hearing loss, creating a concerning impact on their quality of care, a UQ-led study has found.

24 June 2025
A sunrise photo taken from the water with swimmers in silhouette against a cloudy orange sky.

Enduring discomfort together may bring people closer, especially when it’s mixed with a bit of joy, according to a study involving mass mid-winter river swims.

20 June 2025
A koala sleeping in the branches of a gum tree.

A UQ-led project has developed a tool to standardise genetic testing of koala populations, providing a significant boost to conservation and recovery efforts.

13 June 2025
Upset child sits away from cell phone device

Children who spend more time on screens are at a higher risk of developing future social and emotional problems, researchers have found.

10 June 2025
A man in a suit jacket and shirt smiles broadly.

A renowned marine scientist and an internationally recognised advocate for women’s health are among the outstanding UQ community members celebrated in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.

9 June 2025
A close up of a blue stamp with the word 'patented' stamped on a brown folder.

The use of 3D printers to create living tissues and organs is revolutionising medicine - but UQ research reveals the legal system is struggling to keep up as the technology races ahead.

6 June 2025
In the UQ neuromuscular biomechanics laboratory with the VR balance rig are (from left) Associate Professor Taylor Dick from the School of Biomedical Sciences, Senior Lecturer Dr Nilufar (Nell) Baghaei from the School of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science PhD scholar Achintha Abayasiri and UQ research scholar Anastasia Polach. Credit: UQ

Rehabilitating balance can require endless repetitive exercises, but new UQ research could unlock the potential of virtual reality (VR) games to make physical rehab more enjoyable and effective.

5 June 2025
A couple holding hands sits with a medical professional.

A UQ-led study tracking the mental and emotional toll of IVF treatment on patients is looking for more participants to share their experiences.

27 May 2025
A woman in a pink blazer leans against a sandstone pillar, smiling at the camera.

Former Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s long association with UQ – including as a distinguished alum – has extended with her appointment as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Political Science and International Studies.

16 May 2025
Three scientists in white lab coats looking at a computer screen.

A $1.25 million investment is driving the development of a new treatment for advanced and therapy-resistant prostate cancer at UQ.

13 May 2025
Three female athletes running around sandstone building with purple overlay.

For 40 years, the Great Court Race has been a test of speed, strategy and stamina in which UQ’s fastest students jostle their way through the arched cloisters, battling lactic acid and chasing a place in history.

29 April 2025
Examining the small but mighty solar cell technology set to revolutionise photovoltaics after another world-record efficiency breakthrough are (from left) Dr Peng Chen, Professor Lianzhou Wang and Dr Dongxu He.

UQ researchers have set a world record for solar cell efficiency with eco-friendly perovskite technology.

16 April 2025
A dog sitting on scales

Vets at UQ are investigating how overweight golden retrievers and labradors are affected by their curvy physique.

15 April 2025
A photo of a green sapling growing out of scorched earth.

Research led by UQ has explained why some businesses not only survive crises like recessions, pandemics or natural disasters, but thrive, with periods of extreme growth.

1 April 2025
Flowers on top of a coffin at a funeral

When Lisa’s husband passed away unexpectedly, she assumed accessing his superannuation death benefit would be straightforward. Instead, she spent months navigating a bureaucratic maze.

1 April 2025