UQ News

Staying physically active cuts risk of early death by 40 per cent

Adults who stay consistently active throughout their life can lower their risk of early death by up to 40 per cent, a global study led by The University of Queensland has found.

11 July 2025

Four cyclists getting outside for sunrise at the Trapiche in Pelotas, Brazil

Friday essay: ‘An oasis in the desert’

Jackie Huggins reflects on her deep history with Carnarvorn Gorge.

11 July 2025

New ultrasound imaging to map drug delivery into the brain

11 July 2025
Algae unlocks a cheaper, greener and more ethical way to grow cells

10 July 2025
Finding a "little language family" with Australia's first Indigenous language revitalisation program

10 July 2025

UQ secures $4.45m for research and commercialisation projects

University of Queensland researchers have secured more than $4.45 million from Australia's Economic Accelerator Ignite program (Round 1) to advance research and commercialisation in national priority areas.

21 March 2025

Muonic atoms unlock new possibilities in nuclear physics

UQ researchers have made a breakthrough in muonic atom research, clearing the way for new nuclear physics experiments.

21 March 2025

Mystery yellow boxes part of world-first test during Cyclone Alfred

The Flood Tuff units in action protecting traffic management systems from flood waters. Image: TMR

As ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred loomed over South-East Queensland last week, eagle-eyed Brisbane residents might have spotted hulking yellow boxes appearing at key traffic intersections.

21 March 2025

Australian universities lead digital health education integration

Doctor embracing digital health, working on laptop and iPad

Digital health education will be integrated into university degrees across Australia as part of an initiative to upskill the country’s healthcare workforce

21 March 2025

UQ collaborates with IOC to tackle violence in sport

Red running track with white lines and number painted on.

UQ is collaborating with the International Olympic Committee on a project to combat interpersonal violence in sport in the Pacific Islands.

20 March 2025

Laser-light tweezers help reveal cell secrets

Two women and two men stand behind computer equipment

Researchers will soon be able to study biological changes at scales and speeds not previously possible to significantly expand knowledge in areas such as disease progression and drug delivery.

20 March 2025

Lethal synthetic opioids found in Australian wastewater

A group of wastewater plants in a line on a sunny day.

Deadly synthetic opioids have been detected in Australian wastewater for the first time, according to an international survey led by UQ researchers.

19 March 2025

Effective digital healthcare depends on trust

Hands with a smart phone showing health apps.

Digital tools such as telehealth, remote monitoring and mobile health apps are key to transforming healthcare but trust in these new ways to provide care remains a stumbling block, UQ researchers have found.

18 March 2025

UQ sets ambitious target to increase First Nations doctors in Central Queensland

Two university students looking at laptop while lecturer looks over their shoulder. Image, UQ

UQ has launched an ambitious strategy to train more First Nations doctors, with many expected to stay on to practice in regional and rural communities.

17 March 2025