‘Cyborg’ beetles could revolutionise urban search and rescue

Common beetles equipped with microchip backpacks could one day be used to help search and rescue crews locate survivors within hours instead of days following disasters such as building and mine collapses.

1 July 2025
A black beetle with some electronics on its back against a white background.

Leadership as legacy: a Kiwi rugby team's secrets to success

Fresh from clinching the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific title, the Crusaders are proving they’re not only built for big moments but for lasting success.

27 June 2025
Hands holding a rugby ball on a kicking tee.

US Academy of Pediatrics advocates UQ parenting program

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US Academy of Pediatrics advocates UQ parenting program

The University of Queensland-developed Triple P – Positive Parenting Program has been included in US policy recommendations to reduce the toxic effects of poverty on children’s health.

27 April 2016

China exchange student adds bilateral diplomacy to resume

Elliot Johnson with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in China.

China exchange student adds bilateral diplomacy to resume

A University of Queensland student on exchange in China has some new credentials to add to his CV - improving China—Australia relations alongside world leaders.

27 April 2016

Taking the puff out of colorectal cancer

James Devin has studied the effects of exercise on colorectal cancer survivors.

Taking the puff out of colorectal cancer

A researcher who was born in the year that actress Audrey Hepburn and footballer Bobby Moore died of colorectal cancer is helping to lead recovery from the deadly condition.

26 April 2016

From big cities to small islands, Australia-Indonesia research will deliver

From big cities to small islands, Australia-Indonesia research will deliver

Urban and small island communities facing major social and environmental challenges will be the first to benefit from close to half a million dollars of joint investment by The University of Queensland and Indonesia’s national research organisation...

26 April 2016

UQ joins forces with Village Roadshow Theme Parks

Road Runner rollercoaster, Warner Bros. Movie World

UQ joins forces with Village Roadshow Theme Parks

The University of Queensland’s Confucius Institute is collaborating with Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) to provide Chinese language and culture courses to theme park employees.

22 April 2016

Tiny microbes could help mining remediation

Inside a canga cave. Photo by Dr Gerald Hartig.

Tiny microbes could help mining remediation

Termite guts could contribute to mining site rehabilitation and pay big dividends for the planet, thanks to University of Queensland research.

22 April 2016

Protecting migratory birds when our beaches have gone to the dogs

Far Eastern Curlew in flight. Photo: D.S. Hovorka.

Protecting migratory birds when our beaches have gone to the dogs

How do you reconcile the recreational needs of a city of two million people with the protection of migratory birds recovering after journeys half way around the planet?

22 April 2016

UQ teams up with government and industry to create change for rural schools

Associate Professor Christa van Kraayenoord

UQ teams up with government and industry to create change for rural schools

Reading comprehension levels of children in the Bowen Basin have improved thanks to a University of Queensland-led project.

22 April 2016

Clever fish avoid being caught in angling hotspots

Tarwine, a fish commonly found in South East Queensland estuaries and rocky or sandy coastal areas.

Clever fish avoid being caught in angling hotspots

Keen anglers heading out this long weekend should seek a quiet spot or prepare themselves for disappointment, new University of Queensland research shows.

21 April 2016

UQ still Australia’s number one in influential Nature Index

UQ still Australia’s number one in influential Nature Index

The University of Queensland is again Australia’s highest-ranking institution on the Nature Index, further strengthening its global reputation as a top-tier research organisation.

21 April 2016

New fellowship to power future solar research

Dr Ivan Kassal, recipient of a Westpac Research Fellowship.

New fellowship to power future solar research

Research into advanced solar-energy harvesting at the University of Queensland is getting a fresh spark, thanks to the inaugural Westpac research fellowships.

21 April 2016