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
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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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UQ academics feature on Indigenous ‘world-changers’ list

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UQ academics feature on Indigenous ‘world-changers’ list

Six University of Queensland staff members are featured on a national NAIDOC Week list of 52 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are changing the world.

4 July 2023

UQ researchers awarded Australian Laureate Fellowships

UQ researchers awarded Australian Laureate Fellowships

Four University of Queensland researchers have been awarded more than $12.8 million through the Australian Research Council (ARC) prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowships.

4 July 2023

Passion project revitalising flagging fruit industry

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Passion project revitalising flagging fruit industry

A new breeding strategy to reboot Australia’s passionfruit industry is being led by researchers at The University of Queensland.

4 July 2023

Rising monkey and pig populations pose human disease risk

Rising monkey and pig populations pose human disease risk

Exploding populations of wild pigs and macaque monkeys in Southeast Asia are threatening native forests and disease outbreaks in livestock and people, according to research led by The University of Queensland.

30 June 2023

New venom discovery from deadly cone snails

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New venom discovery from deadly cone snails

UQ researchers have reared deadly cone snails in a laboratory aquarium for the first time, uncovering a potential treasure trove of new venoms for drug development.

29 June 2023

Vaccine to protect crocodiles and multi-million dollar industry

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Vaccine to protect crocodiles and multi-million dollar industry

A UQ-developed vaccine will protect farmed saltwater crocodiles from West Nile virus, providing economic and biodiversity benefits to northern Australia.

29 June 2023

UQ rises in world university rankings

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UQ rises in world university rankings

The University of Queensland has jumped seven places to be ranked 43 in the world in QS World University Rankings 2024.

28 June 2023

A ‘digital health revolution’ to tackle chronic diseases

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A ‘digital health revolution’ to tackle chronic diseases

A $13.7 million project to unlock digital health data on debilitating diseases could reduce hospitalisations, tackle complications and cut health costs.

28 June 2023

Music to help, not hinder study

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Music to help, not hinder study

University of Queensland research into the impact of listening to music while studying has been so positive it is now a practical short course offered to all undergraduate students.

28 June 2023

UQ pivotal to mining’s net zero future

UQ pivotal to mining’s net zero future

The University of Queensland’s vision for a sustainable future will be at the centre of an international conversation as Brisbane hosts the 2023 World Mining Congress this week.

27 June 2023

Cooking up a future for Australian yams

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Cooking up a future for Australian yams

Promoting the cultivation and use of a nutritious and tasty native plant tuber is the aim of a research project at The University of Queensland.

27 June 2023