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
Landscape pic of a gorge

A Jurassic Park-inspired childhood dream of becoming a palaeontologist will become a reality today, for University of Queensland PhD candidate Kaylene Butler.

17 July 2018
Frozen Lake Torneträsk, located next to the study site

A University of Queensland-led international study could lead to more accurate predictions of the rate of global warming from greenhouse gas emissions produced by thawing permafrost in the next 100 years.

17 July 2018

University of Queensland Chancellor Mr Peter Varghese has called for education to be a ‘flagship sector’ as Australia seeks to lift trade and investment ties with India.

17 July 2018

University of Queensland Science Demo Troupe member Sam Cree uses fiery displays and levitating magnets to share the excitement of science with students.

16 July 2018

The ink has not yet dried on a scientific paper describing a new species of snake, yet the reptile may already be in danger of extinction due to mining.

16 July 2018
From left: Marioulla Belessis, Mackenzie Sadler and Jannicke lJdens

The University of Queensland has named a squad of 24 players to defend its Aon Uni 7s Series title.

16 July 2018

Men undergoing either robot-assisted or open surgery for prostate cancer experienced equally good outcomes, a study involving University of Queensland researchers has found.

13 July 2018
A group of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys pose in yellow rugby uniforms. They are smiling.

More than 400 children got a taste for healthy living and university life through rugby league and netball matches at the Deadly Choices Junior Murri Carnival at The University of Queensland’s St Lucia Campus this month.

12 July 2018

Farmers could soon turn to microbial protein to feed their livestock – a move researchers say could reduce land use, greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen pollution.

12 July 2018
UQ’s Wide Bay Regional Training Hub will support medical students and junior doctors wanting to train and practice in the region.

The second of three University of Queensland medical Regional Training Hubs will be launched in Bundaberg on Thursday 19 July.

12 July 2018
Law students at UQ

The University of Queensland is offering scholarships for up to 17 students from diverse backgrounds to study at UQ’s internationally-renowned TC Beirne School of Law.

12 July 2018