New brain pathway discovered as key to memory formation

A new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers – a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

18 June 2025
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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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Manifesting your way to bankruptcy

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Manifesting your way to bankruptcy

Researchers from The University of Queensland have found people who believe in manifesting financial success are more likely to make risky investments and end up bankrupt.

20 September 2023

Young women can ‘bank’ exercise for better heart health

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Young women can ‘bank’ exercise for better heart health

UQ researchers have found women can retain the benefits of exercise during their 20s, going on to have better heart health later in life.

15 September 2023

Cars, chlamydia and canines are biggest koala killers

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Cars, chlamydia and canines are biggest koala killers

A database tracking hospital admissions and deaths reveals the devastating impact cars, disease and dogs are having on the South East Queensland koala population.

15 September 2023

Salt water-degradable plastics to help oceans

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Salt water-degradable plastics to help oceans

University of Queensland researchers are developing a plastic that breaks down in seawater to help turn the tide on marine waste.

14 September 2023

Why new mothers are more likely to see faces in everyday objects

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Why new mothers are more likely to see faces in everyday objects

A UQ study has found women who’ve just had a baby are much more likely to see faces in everyday objects than other women.

13 September 2023

High water mark for innovative UQ flood monitoring system

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High water mark for innovative UQ flood monitoring system

A tool developed by UQ researchers that measures floodwater depth and velocity will be sold globally after it was licensed to a US-based company.

13 September 2023

Trial to prevent complications for children with cancer

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Trial to prevent complications for children with cancer

A trial aiming to reduce infection and blood clot rates for children with cancer is being led by The University of Queensland across Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast hospitals.

13 September 2023

UQ subjects rank among the world’s best

UQ subjects rank among the world’s best

The University of Queensland has ranked 37th in the world in the 2023 National Taiwan University (NTU) World University Ranking, reflecting UQ’s research capabilities.

13 September 2023

Families needed for study of bushfire smoke and health

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Families needed for study of bushfire smoke and health

South East Queenslanders living near bushland and green spaces are being encouraged to join a University of Queensland study on the health impacts of bushfire smoke.

12 September 2023

UQ heats up the space race

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UQ heats up the space race

A custom-built furnace that can heat materials to almost 3000 degrees Celsius has been installed at The University of Queensland to build components for Australia’s burgeoning space industry.

8 September 2023

Sustainable battery research wins UQ’s 3MT

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Sustainable battery research wins UQ’s 3MT

A PhD candidate working on a cheaper and more environmentally sustainable battery has won The University of Queensland’s 2023 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final.

7 September 2023