Queensland – home to not only the nation’s champion rugby league and netball teams – but also Australia’s most ingenious health students.

1 October 2015
Travellers are at increased risk of superbugs.

Travellers exposed to antibiotic-resistant bacteria may force a change to common medical procedures that rely on effective antibiotics, say researchers from The University of Queensland.

30 September 2015
Dr Stacey Parker

How do you cope with the daily grind? Is it a chat over the water cooler, a lunchtime jog or a dip into the lolly jar at 3pm?

30 September 2015
Good social support for mums - before and after birth - prevents mental health decline.

New mums are at lower risk of postnatal depression if they stay connected with their important social networks.

29 September 2015

Same-sex couples are missing out on relationship assistance available to other members of the community.

29 September 2015

Dangerous bacteria in babies can be held at bay by a unique chemical reaction that occurs between breastmilk and baby saliva, a UQ breakthrough study has shown.

23 September 2015
Dr Anggono’s winning entry shows neurons extending their axons to establish synaptic connections.

Nature's beauty has helped a University of Queensland scientist win an artistic prize.

22 September 2015
Increased fractures linked to common treatment.

Researchers are urging caution in prescribing one of the world’s most commonly issued drug groups, citing links to increased fracture risks in older Australian women.

11 September 2015
The aedes aegypti mosqutio can spread dengue fever and other diseases.

Clinical trials for a dengue fever treatment could start within a year, following a discovery by University of Queensland scientists.

10 September 2015
Dr Alan Pegna, a new researcher at the School of Psychology, has an ongoing fascination with the field of visual recognition.

Imagine your partner goes for a quick swim while you sunbathe, but when they return you are unable to recognise them, despite them looking exactly the same as when they entered the water.

8 September 2015

Same-sex attracted people are justified in mentioning their partner’s gender early in a conversation, as it could prevent people from becoming fixated on sexuality and deeming it a defining characteristic.

8 September 2015
Researchers from IMB Centre for Superbug Solutions are aiming to stop antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their tracks.

The fight against superbugs will advance tomorrow (Tuesday 8 September) with the launch of a new research centre aimed at stopping antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their tracks.

7 September 2015
Adolescents can use exclusion to get others offside and isolate them, thereby exerting their own dominance and power in a group.

A UQ researcher has found that social exclusion among teens can be more harmful than direct bullying.

3 September 2015
Professor Jenny Martin was named a finalist in the awards for her tireless efforts campaigning for gender equity in science in Australia.

​Professor Jenny Martin from the Institute for Molecular Bioscience is a finalist for a Pride of Australia Medal in the Inspiration category.

1 September 2015
Professor Helen McCutcheon has been in the nursing profession for more than 35 years.

It may come as a surprise that entry requirements for nursing and midwifery at The University of Queensland are higher than many other courses around Australia – including most engineering, science and journalism degrees.

1 September 2015
Teresa Brown with a patient enrolled in the trial

Head and neck cancer patients stand to benefit from a $55,000 scholarship awarded to a University of Queensland School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences researcher.

1 September 2015

It’s a case of you don’t know what you’ve been missing out on. UQ researchers Mr Paul Miller and Associate Professor Derek Arnold say most people don’t even know they have a blind spot in their vision, let alone understand that they could reduce...

1 September 2015
Injured boy

Research led by a University of Queensland professor has found that web-based intervention can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder developing in children after accidental injury.

31 August 2015
Dr Wilson’s research informs conservation spending at global, national, and local levels

An environmental scientist and a gut pathogen researcher from The University of Queensland are among the high achievers who have been celebrated at the Women in Technology Awards.

31 August 2015

University of Queensland researcher and clinical lecturer Dr Christopher Freeman is celebrating after being named one of the “12 Most Influential People in Pharmacy”.

28 August 2015