Biodiversity thrives in rare events

UQ research has shown unpredictable environmental events help maintain plant, animal and microbial populations, challenging the belief stability is the key to survival.

17 June 2025
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Pioneer varieties of legume for Australian growers

The University of Queensland has developed 5 new varieties of pigeonpea as a step towards the legume being grown more widely in Australia.

17 June 2025
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Asthma symptoms more common in children with stressed parents

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Asthma symptoms more common in children with stressed parents

University of Queensland research has shown a link between parental stress stemming from financial hardship and exacerbated asthma symptoms in children.

14 November 2023

A new approach to understanding Aboriginal foodways

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A new approach to understanding Aboriginal foodways

A University of Queensland-led research team says the key to a more sustainable food future may be a better understanding of ancient Indigenous food production systems.

10 November 2023

UQ acquires world-class infrastructure with ARC support

UQ acquires world-class infrastructure with ARC support

Three University of Queensland projects have received more than $3.3 million through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme.

7 November 2023

UQ to establish world leading mRNA lab

Associate Professor Tim Mercer (right) with researcher Dae Jong Han.

UQ to establish world leading mRNA lab

mRNA vaccines and therapies will be produced for clinical trials in a dedicated laboratory to be established at UQ as demand for mRNA continues to surge.

6 November 2023

Inspiring future teachers with learning science

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Inspiring future teachers with learning science

The University of Queensland is honouring a learning scientist who is leading by example to inspire and teach future teachers.

3 November 2023

UQ Master of Sustainable Energy wins Green Gown Award

UQ Master of Sustainable Energy wins Green Gown Award

The University of Queensland has won a ‘Green Gown’ Award for an innovative sustainability education initiative.

3 November 2023

Inclusive and entertaining educator wins excellence award

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Inclusive and entertaining educator wins excellence award

A lecturer who goes above and beyond to engage students and promote connectedness in his classes has won a UQ Award for Teaching Excellence.

2 November 2023

Celebrating the synergy in excellent teaching

Celebrating the synergy in excellent teaching

Four University of Queensland educators have received 2023 Awards for Teaching Excellence for their leadership and innovation.

2 November 2023

UQ research secures $20.5 million ARC funding

UQ research secures $20.5 million ARC funding

Researchers from The University of Queensland have secured more than $20.5 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) 2024 Discovery Projects scheme.

1 November 2023

UQ designates campus in Queensland biomed hotspot

UQ designates campus in Queensland biomed hotspot

The University of Queensland is cementing its presence in the rapidly growing biotechnology precinct on Brisbane’s south, announcing that an existing site will become UQ’s fourth campus: UQ Dutton Park.

1 November 2023

Is there a deeper meaning to Halloween?

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Is there a deeper meaning to Halloween?

With Halloween enthusiasts young and old preparing for another evening of trick or treating, UQ News spoke to Associate Professor Tom Aechtner about the universal fascination surrounding two popular supernatural phenomena. 

31 October 2023