Science backs traditional knowledge of Kakadu plum health benefits

UQ research has confirmed antioxidant properties in an Australian bushfood used by Indigenous people for generations.

18 September 2024
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New screening tool to help stroke survivors

UQ researchers have developed a fast cognitive screening tool that can detect often-missed rehabilitation needs for people who have experienced a stroke.

17 September 2024
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UQ project sweetens sewers to extend pipe life

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UQ project sweetens sewers to extend pipe life

UQ research has won an international innovation award for successfully tackling odour and corrosion in sewers.

29 August 2024

Emerging UQ researchers secure ARC boost

Emerging UQ researchers secure ARC boost

Researchers from The University of Queensland have secured more than $7.2 million through the Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) program to strengthen national research and innovation capacity.

28 August 2024

UQ mid-career researchers top the nation in ARC Future Fellowships scheme

UQ mid-career researchers top the nation in ARC Future Fellowships scheme

Fifteen University of Queensland researchers have been awarded $15.3 million through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships 2024 scheme to drive research and innovation.

28 August 2024

Helping elite athletes adjust to life away from the spotlight

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Helping elite athletes adjust to life away from the spotlight

University of Queensland research is supporting elite athletes to adjust to life after retiring from sport.

27 August 2024

Trial to improve IV treatment for hospitalised babies

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Trial to improve IV treatment for hospitalised babies

UQ is leading a trial across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast focusing on improving the delivery of life-saving treatments for hospitalised babies.

26 August 2024

UQ celebrates entrepreneurial excellence

UQ celebrates entrepreneurial excellence

The University of Queensland has honoured its most innovative students and entrepreneurs with awards to coincide with World Entrepreneurs Day.

26 August 2024

Transitioning the world’s biggest companies to net zero

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Transitioning the world’s biggest companies to net zero

A new $60-million Biosustainability Hub at UQ will use synthetic biology to help the world’s biggest businesses transition to net zero.

26 August 2024

Merle Thornton's legacy continues at UQ

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Merle Thornton's legacy continues at UQ

The UQ community is remembering the achievements of activist, academic and author, Adjunct Associate Professor Merle Thornton AM.

23 August 2024

The changes to cell DNA that could revolutionise disease prevention

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The changes to cell DNA that could revolutionise disease prevention

UQ researchers have discovered a mechanism in DNA that regulates how disease-causing mutations are inherited.

22 August 2024

Potential new treatment pathway for bladder cancer

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Potential new treatment pathway for bladder cancer

UQ research could lead to a more effective immunotherapy treatment against bladder cancer.

21 August 2024

Environmental laws failing to slow deforestation

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Environmental laws failing to slow deforestation

Australia’s environmental laws are failing to stop high rates of tree clearing to make way for agriculture, development and mining, according to University of Queensland research.

21 August 2024