UQ sand mining startup named among top global innovators by World Economic Forum

A sustainable mining startup backed by University of Queensland researchers has been recognised among a handful of top global innovators by the World Economic Forum.

12 May 2025
Dr Juliana Segura-Salazar (left) and Dr Lulit Habte Ekubatsion at UQ's School of Civil Engineering Concrete Laboratory. Credit: Global Centre for Mineral Security (GCMS).

Forget medals, ancient Games athletes battled for olive oil

The Olympics were only one aspect of sport in ancient Greece - often overlooked is that these Games were part of a circuit of 4 international sporting festivals.

9 May 2025
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45,000 marine species are at-risk – what’s most vulnerable?

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45,000 marine species are at-risk – what’s most vulnerable?

A framework for identifying the most vulnerable marine species will boost global conservation and policy efforts against anthropogenic climate change.

16 February 2022

Screen time realities: harder for families with multiple children

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Screen time realities: harder for families with multiple children

Australian parents with multiple children often struggle to ensure their kids meet screen time guidelines, research has revealed.

15 February 2022

Endangered koalas: UQ experts contact list

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Endangered koalas: UQ experts contact list

Federal government has officially listed koalas as ‘endangered’ along Australia's east coast to protect shrinking populations. The University of Queensland has a range of experts available to offer expert comment on this development.

11 February 2022

Endangered delicacy: tropical sea cucumbers in trouble

The prickly redfish, an endangered sea cucumber fished on the Great Barrier Reef, and globally.

Endangered delicacy: tropical sea cucumbers in trouble

Overharvest has put the Great Barrier Reef’s tropical sea cucumber populations in peril, researchers have revealed, with strong demand for this delicacy from East and Southeast Asia.

11 February 2022

Funding boost for UQ FASD program to slash waiting times

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Funding boost for UQ FASD program to slash waiting times

Queensland children affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) will soon have earlier access to additional diagnostic and support services, which could give them better long-term outcomes.

10 February 2022

Natural mineral may reverse memory loss

Selenium is a mineral found in foods including meat, grains and nuts. Image: Adobe

Natural mineral may reverse memory loss

Selenium – a mineral found in many foods – could reverse the cognitive impact of stroke and boost learning and memory in ageing brains, according to University of Queensland research.

8 February 2022

Two-thirds of Australia has lost its unique birdlife

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Two-thirds of Australia has lost its unique birdlife

Researchers have revealed that threatened birds have disappeared from almost 70 per cent of Australia since European colonisation.

7 February 2022

Feel connected to nature? It might be in your genes

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Feel connected to nature? It might be in your genes

For the first time, researchers have revealed how a person’s genes can play a part in their enjoyment of nature, potentially changing the way we look at our affinity with the natural world.

4 February 2022

BA.2 is like Omicron’s sister. Here’s what we know so far

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BA.2 is like Omicron’s sister. Here’s what we know so far

Cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron have escalated globally over the past two months, with many countries experiencing peaks higher than previous variants.

3 February 2022

Improving post-stroke recovery conversations

A woman in a hospital bed with a man sitting bedside and a doctor sitting on the bed.

Improving post-stroke recovery conversations

Conversations with stroke survivors and their loved ones about possible lasting impairment can be traumatic, but there’s also potential for them to be therapeutic, according to research from The University of Queensland.

1 February 2022

Researchers target ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ bacteria behind respiratory infections

An artist's illustration of Haemophilus influenzae bacteria.

Researchers target ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ bacteria behind respiratory infections

Researchers have discovered a way to kill a type of bacteria that causes millions of respiratory infections in children and the elderly, paving the way for more effective treatment.

28 January 2022