Friday essay: ‘An oasis in the desert’

Jackie Huggins reflects on her deep history with Carnarvorn Gorge.

11 July 2025
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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
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UQ health and medical researchers share $46m of funding

UQ health and medical researchers share $46m of funding

24 UQ researchers have been awarded more than $46 million in research funding through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants and Partnership Projects schemes.

28 February 2025

UQ research goes global with 2025 Fulbright scholar

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UQ research goes global with 2025 Fulbright scholar

A UQ linguistics professor who specialises in the documentation and revitalisation of Australia’s First Nations languages has been named a 2025 Fulbright Senior Scholar.

28 February 2025

Pregnancy blood test ‘rapid sensor’ can detect birth risks earlier

UQ researchers with a component of a newly developed rapid sensor.

Pregnancy blood test ‘rapid sensor’ can detect birth risks earlier

UQ researchers have developed a new rapid sensor that can detect pregnancy complications as early as 11 weeks – with a simple blood test.

27 February 2025

UQ steps into primary schools

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UQ steps into primary schools

UQ is going back to primary school to give young learners access to top-tier education, in a unique collaboration to combat the growing shortage of language teachers.

27 February 2025

Slowing food spoilage without chemicals

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Slowing food spoilage without chemicals

UQ studies have used a natural tree sap gum and light to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetables to combat food waste.

26 February 2025

Culturally tailored interventions key to combatting early onset type 2 diabetes

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Culturally tailored interventions key to combatting early onset type 2 diabetes

Culturally appropriate programs that build on the strengths and knowledge of Indigenous communities are crucial for reducing the burden of type 2 diabetes among young people, a UQ study has found.

26 February 2025

UQ educators recognised with Australian national teaching award

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UQ educators recognised with Australian national teaching award

A UQ professor recognised for a 35-year career in Indigenous education has been honoured with a Career Achievement Award.

25 February 2025

‘Culturally unsafe’ healthcare putting Indigenous youth at risk

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‘Culturally unsafe’ healthcare putting Indigenous youth at risk

Indigenous children and young adults are dying from rheumatic heart disease due to ‘culturally unsafe’ and inaccessible healthcare in Australia, UQ researchers have found.

25 February 2025

Flexible crystals reveal secrets of elasticity

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Flexible crystals reveal secrets of elasticity

Australian scientists have gained new insights into the fundamental behaviour of flexible materials, allowing for the design of new building materials and technology.

24 February 2025

The ASIO threat assessment is a dark outlook for Australia’s security

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The ASIO threat assessment is a dark outlook for Australia’s security

ASIO's latest Annual Threat Assessment warns of an unprecedented number of challenges ahead - are Australia's criminal laws up to the task?

20 February 2025

UQ researcher receives grant to collaborate with leading international researchers

UQ researcher receives grant to collaborate with leading international researchers

A UQ researcher has been awarded a 2025 Early- and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Mobility Grant from the Australian Academy of Science to collaborate with international field-leading experts on ways to support cancer patients.

20 February 2025