Newborn vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of ADHD, schizophrenia, autism

Newborn babies with a vitamin D deficiency have a higher chance of later developing mental disorders such as ADHD, schizophrenia and autism, a major study involving The University of Queensland has found.

15 May 2025
Newborn baby lying on bed in the sunlight.

Berries just the beginning for bioplastic breakthrough

UQ researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic that promises to set a new sustainability standard for mass-produced food packaging such as fruit punnets.

15 May 2025
Dr Luigi Vandi and Vincent Mathel have successfully tested their biocomposite as a strawberry punnet that biodegrades completely in soil, fresh water, the ocean, and in compost. Photos Aubrey Jonasson

The benefits of alcohol are all about moderation. Low to moderate drinking – especially of red wine – appears to reduce causes of mortality, while too much drinking causes multiple organ damage.

12 June 2009

A group of expert panellists and ordinary Australians will ponder the question - Should Fatty Foods be Taxed? – at The University of Queensland on June 13.

12 June 2009

What began as a chat during an annual catch-up with war mates soon turned into an important mission for Bill Park, who will receive his Master of Philosophy from UQ in July.

12 June 2009
Graduate Contact Website

University of Queensland alumni can keep up-to-date with news and information from their alma mater easier than ever before thanks to a new Graduate Contact website.

11 June 2009

A UQ researcher is calling for the registration of complementary medicine therapists to make it safer to consult a naturopath.

11 June 2009

University of Queensland researchers are seeking volunteers to help with a study to investigate the causes of diabetic heart diseases and the best methods for detection.

10 June 2009

A team of 10 UQ undergraduate students is aiming to prove you don’t need to perform a rain dance to encourage the clouds to open.

10 June 2009
QRC scholarship holders (from left) Jack Gaynor, Adam Irelandes, Justin Tang and Daniel Kiyuna

Four prestigious scholarships have been awarded to UQ engineering students in a bid to reward and encourage outstanding scholars who are embarking on a career in the resources sector.

10 June 2009

Anxiety is the most common psychological complaint experienced by children and adolescents. It can lead to significant social and academic difficulties and often increases the risk of youth developing other psychiatric disorders.

10 June 2009

In June this year, Emeritus Professor John Western from the School of Social Science at The University of Queensland was made a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for his services to education and, in particular, to...

10 June 2009

University of Queensland students now have enhanced access to research, internship, sponsorship, exchange and orientation opportunities, thanks to the newly established Office of Undergraduate Education.

10 June 2009