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
two men in white coats stand by a microscope with a light

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
A gold trophy being help un in a stadium.

Green is the new black for UQ grads

Spot the plastic bottles: The new graduation gowns at UQ are made from 100 per cent recycled plastic bottles. Modelled by July graduating students Hannah Hardy and Casey Fung.

Green is the new black for UQ grads

Academic gowns made entirely from recycled plastic drink bottles will be worn by up to 3000 students graduating at 10 ceremonies at St Lucia campus from July 19 to 22.

18 July 2016

Flying the flag for more than a nation

Flying the flag for more than a nation

University of Queensland research about the growing acceptance of homosexuals in sport has been honoured by the International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOH).

18 July 2016

Research to help racehorses put their best foot forward

Dr Olga Panagiotopoulou

Research to help racehorses put their best foot forward

An international research team is working to understand how horseshoes affect foot skeleton stress in racehorses, in a project that is likely to benefit the racing industry and protect horses from injury.

18 July 2016

New sports field or 500 car parks – how about both?

Artists impression of the new sports grounds and car park.

New sports field or 500 car parks – how about both?

A new 500-bay casual carpark has opened for staff, students and visitors at The University of Queensland St Lucia campus – but you’d be forgiven for missing it at first glance.

18 July 2016

Entrepreneurs to bring new prosperity to Pacific islands

Entrepreneurs to bring new prosperity to Pacific islands

A new wave of entrepreneurs is helping to revitalise South Pacific island economies with the support of The University of Queensland Business School.

14 July 2016

UQ shines at research awards

Left to right: Professor Justin Cooper-White, Dr Joseph Powell, Professor Kirill Alexandrov

UQ shines at research awards

The quality of research performed at The University of Queensland was recognised at last night’s (13 July) National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Research Excellence Awards in Canberra.

14 July 2016

Queensland’s top young lifesavers converge at UQ

Surf Life Saving Queensland's outstanding young lifesavers

Queensland’s top young lifesavers converge at UQ

A posse of Queensland’s most outstanding young surf lifesavers has gathered at The University of Queensland.

13 July 2016

TEDxUQ heads toward future frontiers with mini brains in mind

The TEDx executive team

TEDxUQ heads toward future frontiers with mini brains in mind

TEDxUQ returns to The University of Queensland on 30 July, under the banner Future Frontiers.

13 July 2016

Revolutionary cooling system is keeping down the heat and the cost

GSHP unit operating at UQ Gatton Library.

Revolutionary cooling system is keeping down the heat and the cost

Maintaining the temperature of large buildings uses a huge amount of energy, but a new system at The University of Queensland’s Gatton campus is doing just this, while using a fraction of the electricity.

13 July 2016

Reducing the suffering of lower back pain

Traditional pain treatments become less effective over time

Reducing the suffering of lower back pain

Could mindfulness and meditation be more powerful than opioids for lower back pain?

13 July 2016

School students explore career options at UQ

1500 high school students flocked to UQ for Careers That Shape The World.

School students explore career options at UQ

Almost 1500 high school students have flocked to The University of Queensland St Lucia campus today (12 July) for the annual Careers That Shape The World experience.

12 July 2016