Maxing out chemical-free crop protection with dsRNAmax

A software package developed and validated at UQ can tailor safe, effective and chemical-free crop protection using RNA interference.

7 July 2025
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Why we cheer louder for homegrown heroes

Recognising outstanding performance with sports awards is a question of identity, not just ability, UQ researchers have found.

3 July 2025
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Four extraordinary individuals recognised with honorary UQ awards

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Four extraordinary individuals recognised with honorary UQ awards

UQ has conferred its highest honour on one of the university's first Torres Strait Islander graduates along with a highly regarded economist and an acclaimed author.  

11 December 2024

Tourism leads the pack in growing carbon emissions

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Tourism leads the pack in growing carbon emissions

A UQ-led study shows greenhouse gas emissions from tourism have been growing more than 2 times faster than those from the rest of the global economy.

11 December 2024

Major milestone for UQ spin-out’s promising MND drug

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Major milestone for UQ spin-out’s promising MND drug

A potential new treatment for motor neurone disease developed by a company spun out of UQ has produced successful results in a human clinical trial.

10 December 2024

Biodiversity at risk in most rainforests

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Biodiversity at risk in most rainforests

New research has revealed less than a quarter of the remaining tropical rainforests around the globe can safeguard thousands of threatened species from extinction.

10 December 2024

Second chance at success for Torres Strait Islander Medicine graduate

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Second chance at success for Torres Strait Islander Medicine graduate

Recent graduate Dr T’kido Titasey almost gave up on his medicine degree, but a strong connection to his hometown encouraged him to give it another try.

9 December 2024

Extensive antimicrobial usage sparks warning over increased resistance

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Extensive antimicrobial usage sparks warning over increased resistance

University of Queensland research has found antimicrobial usage is significantly higher in affluent communities in Australia.

6 December 2024

Biorobotics reveal the secret lives of bugs and bees

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Biorobotics reveal the secret lives of bugs and bees

Technology that combines infrared lighting, robotics and a retroreflective marker is allowing scientists to follow and film insects as they fly in their natural environment.

5 December 2024

Study exposes link between genetic risk of depression and heart disease in women

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Study exposes link between genetic risk of depression and heart disease in women

Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, UQ researchers have found.

5 December 2024

Promoting menstrual health awareness in Indigenous communities

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Promoting menstrual health awareness in Indigenous communities

UQ researchers have launched a menstrual health teaching guide for classrooms co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school students.

4 December 2024

Next stage: UQ launches Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan

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Next stage: UQ launches Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan

UQ will continue on its path to ensuring a fair, equal and inclusive society with the launch of a second Reconciliation Action Plan.

2 December 2024

ARC supports UQ research capability

ARC supports UQ research capability

University of Queensland researchers have secured more than $35 million through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects 2025 scheme to expand research in national priority areas.

29 November 2024