Why doesn't Australia make more medicines? Wouldn't that fix drug shortages?

About 400 medicines are in short supply in Australia. So, could we prevent medication shortages if Australia made more medicines?

12 May 2025
A man in a laboratory holds a vial up to his face

Research and development funding programs unlock benefits for Australian businesses

A UQ-led survey found businesses that engage in research and development programs are more financially successful.

12 May 2025
A man and a woman look at a clipboard in a factory while surrounded by boxes

The University of Queensland’s School of Tourism has welcomed Professor Sara Dolnicar, an expert in tourism market segmentation methodology, as a Professor of research and the new Chair of Discovery.

25 February 2013
HIV expert Professor Charles Gilks comes to UQ after a key role within the United Nations.

The new head of the School of Population Health at The University of Queensland said he will strengthen the school’s contribution to evidence-informed health policy and practice in Queensland.

25 February 2013
Peace Award: Marianne Hanson.

A University of Queensland academic has been rewarded for her commitment to peace.

22 February 2013

A common tennis elbow treatment has been challenged by a new study from The University of Queensland.

22 February 2013
All set for Clean Up Australia Day are, from left, Professor John Dorgan, Professor  Peter Halley and Professor Joe Greene.

Researcher to get hands dirty in the name of going green

21 February 2013
UQ Chancellor John Story congratulates Chancellor's Award winner Melissa Glendenning, Operations Manager at Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation.

Professional staff play a vital role in supporting teaching, research and engagement at The University of Queensland, a contribution that today was recognised through the prestigious Chancellor’s Awards.

21 February 2013

University of Queensland scientists have identified a sorghum gene which could lead to development of more digestible feedstocks for farm animals and much-improved nutrition for some of the world’s poorest nations.

20 February 2013

Queensland mums-to-be who are considered to be overweight or obese are treated and perceived more poorly by maternity care providers because of their body weight, according to a new University of Queensland study.

20 February 2013
The federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson, and Professor Paul Meredith at UQ's rooftop solar photovoltaic array

The University of Queensland will assist RATCH-Australia Corporation Limited (RAC) assess the viability of converting the coal-fired Collinsville Power Station owned by RAC to a hybrid solar thermal / gas power station.

20 February 2013

Australia is gearing up to be the focus of the international informatics community when we host the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) 2013 in July this year at The University of Queensland (UQ).

20 February 2013