Australia's 1998 University of the Year, the University of Queensland, is working closely with international partners to solve environmental management problems around the globe.

23 October 1998

University of Queensland researchers have discovered a possible mechanism predisposing babies of mothers who smoke while pregnant to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

1 September 1998

University of Queensland researchers are conducting sophisticated studies which may save boat owners and marine authorities from having to scrape surfaces below the water line, and in future, may help prevent infection in human implants.

14 April 1998

University of Queensland fish researcher Kathy Townsend probably gets more bites than most anglers.

11 March 1998

A University of Queensland researcher is studying the use of algae and sea grasses as potential biological indicators of the health of the Great Barrier Reef.

13 February 1998

University of Queensland researchers are tackling a novel project to minimise chronic stress in fish held in captivity.

13 February 1998

Mention the word 'shark' and most people think 'Jaws', Steven Spielberg, shark attacks, and the need to vacate the water rather quickly.

12 February 1998