A red and blue graphic depiction of virus

Scientists in South Africa have discovered a new viral variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

1 September 2021
Dr Fatima Nasrallah looking at images of the brain

Athletes are helping a University of Queensland neuroscientist tackle the problem of concussion in sport head-on with the aim of developing a quick and cheap test measuring brain recovery.

16 August 2021
An artistic impression of a flying Pterosaur

Australia’s largest flying reptile has been uncovered, a pterosaur with an estimated seven-metre wingspan that soared like a dragon above the ancient, vast inland sea once covering much of outback Queensland.

10 August 2021
Digital image of mango tree by Dr Liqi Han

Using technology familiar to computer gamers, University of Queensland scientists are creating ‘digital twins’ of mango and macadamia orchards to help boost food production.

30 July 2021

A new smartphone app will put multiple transport options at the fingertips of University of Queensland students and staff as part of a 12-month Mobility as a Service (MaaS) trial.

29 July 2021
Tiny plastic particles of a range of colours sit atop a fingertip

The Minderoo Foundation has partnered with The University of Queensland to understand if micro and nano plastics and the plastic chemicals which leach out of plastic products are found in the human body.

28 July 2021
Young girls inhaling vape in park.

Unrestricted age limits on TikTok leave children exposed to videos that could reinforce a positive attitude towards vaping and e-cigarette usage, new University of Queensland research has found.

27 July 2021
Large block letters placed on a grass patch, reading the name "Brisbane."

UQ has a range of experts available to comment on Brisbane's successful bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

21 July 2021
Wild pigs in scrubland

By uprooting carbon trapped in soil, wild pigs are releasing around 4.9 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide annually across the globe, the equivalent of 1.1 million cars.

20 July 2021
(L-R) UQ's Prof. Ben Ahern with a LAMP Genie III diagnostic machine, veterinary nurse Gabriella Doxey with horse Cartouche and veterinary researcher Lyndal Hulse holding the Hendra diagnostic sampling kit.

University of Queensland vets are diagnosing the deadly Hendra virus in horses faster than ever, developing a diagnostic point-of-care kit that can detect the pathogen in under an hour, rather than days.

20 July 2021
Black-coloured funnel web spider on a white background

A potentially life-saving treatment for heart attack victims has been discovered from a very unlikely source – the venom of one of the world’s deadliest spiders.

16 July 2021

An international study of 55 countries has shown a marked increase in the number of overweight women globally, with wealthy, educated and urban women heavier than their counterparts.

16 July 2021
Xanthe Dobbie Cloud Copy (detail), 2020 virtual reality installation 4:50 mins Courtesy of the artist

Recent and newly commissioned artworks from Australian and international artists can be seen for the first time in a new exhibition about the Internet at The University of Queensland Art Museum. 

13 July 2021
Visual representation of sepsis with blue, pink and red items in blood vessels

A potential therapy developed at The University of Queensland may one day save lives by helping patients recover faster from severe trauma, extensive burns and major surgery.

13 July 2021
Empty beach chair sitting on a beautiful Queensland beach

COVID-19 has deprived Queenslanders of almost 4.7 million holidays, according to a study by University of Queensland academics.

8 July 2021

A quantum physicist and a cellular biologist from The University of Queensland are among 10 Australian Research Council Australian Laureate Fellows announced today.

7 July 2021

Researchers are taking to the skies to help see what is happening underground in a new project that aims to improve one of Australia’s largest grain crops - barley.

6 July 2021
ATLAS UQ Poche Centre Researchers (L-R): Dr Clare Bradley, Professor James Ward, Dr Kate Lewis and Mr Alan Ho.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will benefit from the expansion of a University of Queensland-led health project aimed at improving clinical care within primary health care services nationally.

6 July 2021
Picture of the palm of a hand in the stop pose on a Facebook-blue coloured key on a computer keyboard

Australian researchers are calling on Facebook to boost its consultation with minority groups and better train its in-house moderators in response to online hate speech in the Asia Pacific region.

5 July 2021
Jeremy Hunt with his arms crossed leaning against something

A student-led initiative to vaccinate homeless people for free has received an “overwhelming response”, according to its seven University of Queensland founders.

1 July 2021