A forest of tall gum trees

Research conducted by The University of Queensland revealed that Queensland native forestry, including timber harvesting, could actually help conserve biodiversity and mitigate climate risks.

7 July 2023
5 King St in Brisbane will be the world’s tallest timber commercial building

Australia will soon hold the record for the world’s tallest timber office building at 5 King St Brisbane, and with the help of The University of Queensland’s new research hub, wooden skyscrapers could become the norm.

23 November 2017
The Catlin Seaview Survey captured this image of a turtle in the undamaged area of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park.

Queensland marine biologists have found that the damage sustained to a Filipino coral reef from an American warship is more extensive than first thought.

20 May 2014
Scientists document the temperature of soil, one layer above permafrost. Supplied image: Dr Virginia Rich, University of Arizona.

Scientists from The University of Queensland have discovered a microbe that is set to play a significant role in future global warming.

19 February 2014

The Global Change Institute small grant recipients for 2010 have been announced and illustrate the breadth and depth of research activities at The University of Queensland.

22 November 2010

UQ’s newly established Global Change Institute has received $1.4 million in ARC funding to attract the best young minds to tackle climate change.

9 April 2010

A major new international research institute that will address the problems of a rapidly changing world and develop innovative solutions was launched in Brisbane tonight.

10 March 2010