A black beetle with some electronics on its back against a white background.

Common beetles equipped with microchip backpacks could one day be used to help search and rescue crews locate survivors within hours instead of days following disasters such as building and mine collapses.

1 July 2025

UQ researchers have received more than $16.4 million from the Australian Research Council to progress research across health, agriculture, environment, Indigenous experiences and data sciences.

30 June 2025

Addressing interpersonal violence in sport is the aim of the Pacific Advisory Council for the IOC Safe Sport Regional Hub Initiative Feasibility Study which met at The University of Queensland for the first time this month.

30 June 2025
Hands holding a rugby ball on a kicking tee.

Fresh from clinching the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title, the Crusaders are proving they’re not only built for big moments but for lasting success.

27 June 2025
A man in high-vis and wearing a helmet and backpack rides an e-scooter across a Brisbane road.

A UQ study has examined the behaviour of e-scooter riders in Brisbane before and after the introduction of tighter regulations.

26 June 2025
Examples of 'good' fats: nuts, seeds, olives, fish oil supplements

Omega-3 fatty acids, popularly believed to reduce inflammation in the body, appear to increase certain inflammatory markers, researchers have found.

25 June 2025
A audiologist inserting a stethoscope into a elderly patient's ear

Hearing clinics are not identifying the language needs of ethnically diverse patients with hearing loss, creating a concerning impact on their quality of care, a UQ-led study has found.

24 June 2025
A group of people smiling at the camera holding a flag that says "Cross Roads".

Artists with low literacy or intellectual disabilities are being encouraged to develop their leadership skills with a UQ-created ‘Easy Read’ guide to a creative coaching program.

24 June 2025
a view of a small stream with waterlillies and trees

Queensland scientists have pioneered a new method to assess the long-term risks posed by toxicants such as insecticides in rivers and the ocean.

23 June 2025
A sunrise photo taken from the water with swimmers in silhouette against a cloudy orange sky.

Enduring discomfort together may bring people closer, especially when it’s mixed with a bit of joy, according to a study involving mass mid-winter river swims.

20 June 2025
Dendritic spines under magnification. Image, UQ.

A new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation has been discovered by UQ researchers – a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder.

18 June 2025
A bearded man with long blond hair wearing a black hat and shirt bends down to look at the long grass

Returning locally extinct native grains to Queensland’s grasslands is the goal of Gamilaraay man and UQ PhD candidate Jacob Birch.

16 June 2025
A koala sleeping in the branches of a gum tree.

A UQ-led project has developed a tool to standardise genetic testing of koala populations, providing a significant boost to conservation and recovery efforts.

13 June 2025
A person riding a horse leads a herd of cattle down a dusty road

Plucking a single tail hair could allow beef producers to quickly and easily identify the most efficient cattle, according to UQ research.

11 June 2025
A woman's lower legs stepping onto weighing scales.

Diabetic weight loss medications are effective for people with schizophrenia without affecting psychotic symptoms, UQ researchers have found.

11 June 2025
A photo of the back of a red car, with the word 'electric' on the bodywork.

A UQ-led study has found misinformation about electric vehicles has taken root in society and is primarily fuelled by mistrust and conspiracy theories.

10 June 2025
green, yellow and orange leafy plants underwater

Three UQ conservation researchers say upgraded marine parks must cover poorly protected habitats important for biodiversity.

10 June 2025
Upset child sits away from cell phone device

Children who spend more time on screens are at a higher risk of developing future social and emotional problems, researchers have found.

10 June 2025
A man in a suit jacket and shirt smiles broadly.

A renowned marine scientist and an internationally recognised advocate for women’s health are among the outstanding UQ community members celebrated in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.

9 June 2025