Global study finds Australians are third most prolific swearers

Australians swear online less frequently than Americans or the British, according to new research on how English-speaking countries use vulgar language.

23 May 2025
A page in the dictionary displaying the word "profanity"

Boulder washed inland a sign of Pacific tsunami history

Analysis has shown a boulder weighing almost 1,200 tonnes in Tonga is one of the largest known wave-transported rocks in the world, providing new insights into the Pacific region’s history and risk of tsunamis.

22 May 2025
a man stands in front of a large rock holding a measuring tape
Queensland great Quentin Bryce

Two University of Queensland alumni have been named Queensland Greats for their outstanding achievements in the community.

14 June 2016

Superbug research from Monash University and The University of Queensland could change the way critically ill patients across the world are treated.

14 June 2016
AIBN PhD graduate Dr Jamileh Nabizadeh.

Queensland researchers have discovered that the first-stage response of the immune system can contribute to melanoma, colon and breast cancer growth, rather than helping the body to fight it.

14 June 2016
Volunteer gives blood. Credit: Red Cross Australia

University of Queensland School of Psychology researcher Associate Professor Barbara Masser has identified a similar sensation for first-time blood donors.

14 June 2016
UQ's Excellence awardees 2016

Staff who have contributed to The University of Queensland’s vision of excellence have been celebrated and awarded at the 2016 UQ Awards for Excellence.

10 June 2016
Cane toad.

Queensland researchers have made a big leap forward in their quest to eradicate the billions of cane toads wreaking havoc on our native wildlife and habitats.

10 June 2016

Dr Joseph Powell from UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience has been awarded the Commonwealth Health Minister’s Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research.

10 June 2016

UQ has responded to inaccurate media reports about a decision of the Fair Work Commission.

9 June 2016
Ageing well in a foreign land

The vulnerability of older adults from non-English speaking backgrounds living in Australia will be central to a new joint research project.

9 June 2016

The University of Queensland is inviting all its hard-working and committed staff to comment on an issues paper that examines the roles and functions of its finance and human resources staff.

9 June 2016

Gathering evidence on the impact of Kenya’s record-breaking ivory burn on elephant conservation should be an urgent priority according to four University of Queensland scientists.

9 June 2016