New brain pathway discovered as key to memory formation

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

18 June 2025
Dendritic spines under magnification. Image, UQ.

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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TEDxUQ celebrates a decade of inspiration

TEDxUQ celebrates a decade of inspiration

TEDxUQ returns to The University of Queensland this month with a line-up of insightful speakers at its 2023 event, Small Ripples, Big Waves.

8 August 2023

Trial to fill 30-year knowledge gap in cancer surgery

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Trial to fill 30-year knowledge gap in cancer surgery

University of Queensland researchers have received a $3.1 million grant for a trial which could revolutionise endometrial cancer treatment.

7 August 2023

Childhood trauma linked to pregnancy complications

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Childhood trauma linked to pregnancy complications

A study led by UQ researchers has found women who have experienced maltreatment, domestic violence or household substance abuse as children have a higher risk of complications during pregnancy.

4 August 2023

UQ to welcome 18,000 students to Open Day 2023

UQ to welcome 18,000 students to Open Day 2023

Prospective students will be able to discover what triggers a fire tornado, learn how 3D printers could save lives, and use virtual reality to navigate a medical helicopter at this year’s UQ Open Day.

4 August 2023

Data uncovers new tick threat times for Australian pets

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Data uncovers new tick threat times for Australian pets

University of Queensland research reveals that spring, rather than summer, is the peak time for tick paralysis in dogs and cats and there are cases year-round.

3 August 2023

UQ clinical trials and cohort studies receive boost from NHMRC

UQ clinical trials and cohort studies receive boost from NHMRC

Three University of Queensland-led research projects have been awarded more than $11.2 million through the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies grant.

2 August 2023

Indigenous health study rolls out across Queensland

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Indigenous health study rolls out across Queensland

A landmark research project will place health workers in Indigenous communities across Queensland to study the long-term wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

1 August 2023

Century-old samples reveal the brain of the Tasmanian tiger

An artist's impression of a Tasmanian tiger, a marsupial with a wolf-like face and body and brown fur with black stripes across its back

Century-old samples reveal the brain of the Tasmanian tiger

A University of Queensland study has found that, though they looked like wolves, the extinct Tasmanian tiger – or thylacine – had brain cells like other carnivorous marsupials.

1 August 2023

UQ researchers receive ARC funding boost

UQ researchers receive ARC funding boost

University of Queensland researchers have been awarded more than $10 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships scheme.

31 July 2023

UQ researchers recognised as emerging scientific leaders

UQ researchers recognised as emerging scientific leaders

Ten University of Queensland researchers have been recognised in the 2023 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Awards for their outstanding early career research.

31 July 2023

UQ to strengthen industry-ready workforce with ARC funding

UQ to strengthen industry-ready workforce with ARC funding

The University of Queensland has secured more than $9 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research program to support a more productive and sustainable agriculture sector in Australia.

31 July 2023