Completing a PhD is no easy feat, but throw in significant health challenges and that makes the academic achievements of one UQ graduate even more remarkable.
19 September 2024
Selling nicotine vaping products in licenced shops with a strict age verification process will restrict youth access and help adult smokers quit, a University of Queensland drug expert has recommended.
19 April 2023
An integrated telehealth service could help close the gap for Indigenous Australians with dementia living in rural and remote communities.
12 March 2018Social isolation has been shown to pose a greater health threat than smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise – but that message is failing to get through to the community.
5 February 2018
University of Queensland research into dementia, cancer, superbugs, painkillers, and children’s health are among 51 projects that will benefit from National Health and Medical Research Council 2018 Project Grant funding announced today.
6 December 2017
Her research found that it’s better not to grin when you win, but could she keep the smile from her face when receiving a prestigious psychology award?
3 May 2017
A University of Queensland researcher has been recruited by the UN International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to lead projects combating malnutrition through nuclear nutrition techniques.
26 July 2016
Kick-starter funding of $50,000 has helped unite Brisbane-based researchers in the battle against Zika virus.
28 April 2016
They made global headlines by proving the importance of social groups in retirement, and now Australian researchers are transforming the lives of young adults who feel socially isolated.
22 March 2016
Dr Carly Fox realised a lifelong dream when she graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine in 2008.
19 December 2014
Looking for interview talent on Ebola and its impact? The University of Queensland has several researchers and experts happy to take media calls on the subject, listed below.
3 November 2014
A researcher working to help prevent addiction and substance misuse has been recognised with an Early Career Award for his outstanding achievements.
29 November 2013Researchers at The University of Queensland have been documenting the lives of mothers and their children over 30 years to uncover what role genetic and environmental factors have on mental illness, substance abuse and heart disease.
5 December 2012
