Maxing out chemical-free crop protection with dsRNAmax

A software package developed and validated at UQ can tailor safe, effective and chemical-free crop protection using RNA interference.

7 July 2025
two men in white coats stand by a microscope with a light

Why we cheer louder for homegrown heroes

Recognising outstanding performance with sports awards is a question of identity, not just ability, UQ researchers have found.

3 July 2025
A gold trophy being help un in a stadium.

A University of Queensland stem cell researcher will lead a discussion of Year 10 students from around Australia, covering genomics, bioinformatics and stem cell research on Thursday, August 16 for National Science Week.

8 August 2012

The University of Queensland has been appointed the Lead Research Organisation for two large solar photovoltaic (PV) projects which will be built in the next three years in western New South Wales.

8 August 2012

UQ, UQ College and the Western Corridor NRL Bid have extended their partnership in education programs with the aim of broadening educational opportunities.

7 August 2012
Research Professor Robert (Bob) Gilbert.

The People’s Republic of China has honoured one of Australia’s most experienced polymer chemists with a new research posting.

7 August 2012
UQ scientists and volunteers measure coral health

A passionate team from The University of Queensland will be offering free public workshops on coral conservation for National Science Week (August 11- 19) as part of a UQ project called Corals at Your Doorstep.

7 August 2012
Kuranda tree frog.

A Queensland biologist, who has spent the past 15 years studying frog and reptile evolution, is about to embark on one of his most ambitious projects to date - attempting to rediscover a species that "vanished'' almost 30 years ago.

7 August 2012

Potential students passionate about a career in Agriculture, Animals, Veterinary Science or Agribusiness should head to the UQ Gatton Open Day on Sunday 19 August from 9.30am – 3pm.

7 August 2012

Publishing research results in specialist journals is something to which many scientists strive, but that few undergraduate students accomplish.

7 August 2012

An ancient plant isolated in the heart of Australia, more than 1200km from its coastal cousins, is now believed to have arrived inland far more recently than initially thought.

6 August 2012

Food, farming and fashion are just a taste of what five University of Queensland (UQ) students will experience at this year’s Ekka.

6 August 2012

In response to the growing use of technology and smart phones, University of Queensland researchers are examining Australian parents’ use of the internet and social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.

6 August 2012