University of Queensland research has found children who have been abused or neglected are likely to struggle academically during adolescence.

22 December 2010

World-first trials aimed at eliminating dengue fever are set to begin in Cairns.

25 November 2010
Professor Melissa Little

UQ has received almost $29 million in National Health and Medical Research Council Project Grants - the fourth-largest share of the $447.5 million awarded to institutions across Australia.

12 November 2010
Associate Professor Greg Monteith and Associate Professor Sarah Roberts-Thomson

Researchers from the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence - home to UQ's School of Pharmacy - have identified a potential new target for breast cancer therapy.

1 October 2010

The effectiveness of internet delivery of mental health services will be researched by Len Bickman, who has been awarded a Fulbright Senior Scholarship to undertake research at The University of Queensland and the University of Melbourne.

3 September 2010

Students from UQ’s global health club are staging a fashion show to highlight emerging artists in Brisbane, and fundraise for medical educational, research and practice projects.

24 August 2010
Dr Lam and Thi Hong Thanh Pham

When Alzheimer’s researcher Dr Hoang Lam Pham (Lam) was given the chance to work at any Australian university, UQ was the straightforward choice.

22 June 2010
Professor Alan Lopez

While Australia is one of the healthiest countries in the world for adults, the child mortality rate could be improved, according to new research co-authored by University of Queensland Professor of Medical Statistics and Population Health, Alan...

24 May 2010

A new partnership between The University of Queensland’s School of Medicine and a top United States health organisation will produce better doctors with a global medical education.

17 May 2010

The Visiting Nursing Service of New York will trial the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI), developed at The University of Queensland (UQ), with older people it provides care to in the Greater New York area.

30 March 2010

University of Queensland research has shown “canecutter’s” disease is a growing problem for travellers.

16 February 2010
UQ students complete a hand washing demonstration with children in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Image: Peta Crompton

A group of UQ nursing and midwifery students have realised a unique New Year’s resolution – using their studies to assist those in need in Cambodia.

18 January 2010