Reawakening ancient grains

Returning locally extinct native grains to Queensland’s grasslands is the goal of Gamilaraay man and University of Queensland PhD candidate Jacob Birch.

16 June 2025
A bearded man with long blond hair wearing a black hat and shirt bends down to look at the long grass

Koalas set to benefit from new genetic screening tool

A UQ-led project has developed a tool to standardise genetic testing of koala populations, providing a significant boost to conservation and recovery efforts.

13 June 2025
A koala sleeping in the branches of a gum tree.
Dr Kathy Townsend studies a turtle victim of marine debris.

University of Queensland research highlighting the devastating impact of marine rubbish on wildlife has taken out the 2015 Healthy Waterways Research Award at the weekend.

23 June 2015
Dane Bird-Smith, Aisling Scott, Caitlin Cronin and Tom Gamble (not pictured) will compete at the World University Games

Four University of Queensland students will compete at the 2015 World Summer University Games in South Korea in July.

23 June 2015
Researchers are seeking families of ADHD children for a sleep study

Sleep is vital to wellbeing, but children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have trouble drifting off.

23 June 2015

He has presided over some of Queensland’s highest profile criminal trials, but former Justice George Fryberg is probably best known for taking on the Newman Government’s controversial anti-bikie laws.

22 June 2015
Cassandra Algy demonstrates using QR codes to hear audio of the Gurindji text in the Kawarla book.

As many Indigenous languages lose their speakers, a researcher from The University of Queensland has developed a unique audio book to keep the words alive for generations to come.

19 June 2015
ICTE-UQ student Reina Uno and Ruth Hubbard

Ruth Hubbard has welcomed more than 35 international students into her home over the past 25 years, in an adventure that has taken her around the world.

19 June 2015
Professor Matthew Cooper is on the hunt for the next antibiotic.

University of Queensland researchers have launched a global search to discover antibiotics capable of combating superbug bacteria that are resistant to current antibiotics.

19 June 2015

The University of Queensland has again shown its global leadership credentials, ranking as Australia’s top institution and within the global top 100 of the prestigious Nature Index.

18 June 2015

Extreme music – such as heavy metal – can positively influence those experiencing anger, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed.

17 June 2015
More than 5000 trees will be planted at UQ St Lucia.

A large group of green-fingered volunteers will converge on the banks of the Brisbane River to plant 5230 trees at The University of Queensland on July 1.

17 June 2015
Eva and Associate Professor Bob Donely at the UQ Veterinary Medical Centre. Photo: Jamie Hanson, The Courier-Mail

Wedge-tailed eagle Eva has found a new home with Australia Zoo, following treatment from a University of Queensland vet.

17 June 2015