Protecting aquatic ecosystems by better understanding toxicity risk

Queensland scientists have pioneered a new method to assess the long-term risks posed by toxicants such as insecticides in rivers and the ocean.

23 June 2025
a view of a small stream with waterlillies and trees

UQ tech bringing regenerative medicines closer than ever

Tiny gel droplets enhanced with UQ microfluidics technology could open new pathways to repairing and replacing damaged organs.

20 June 2025
Microfluidics tools such as this are used to manipulate liquids and gas at incredibly small scales
Avocados hanging from a tree

The biggest industry bottleneck for avocado production could soon be a thing of the past with the signing of a licence agreement between The University of Queensland’s commercialisation company UniQuest and Anderson Horticulture Pty Ltd.

9 November 2022
A woman stands in a laboratory wearing a white coat and glasses and holds up a glass vial

UQ researchers have discovered a link between obstructive sleep apnoea and an increased risk of developing dementia.

9 November 2022
Young man sitting in front of computer screen at night. Image: Adobe

Cryptocurrency trading could be linked to problem gambling, anxiety and depression in young men, University of Queensland research has found.

8 November 2022
Mother and newborn baby

University of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman’s risk of endometrial cancer.

8 November 2022
Two women standing on a stage at an awards event

Several Commonwealth Games representatives are among 19 students recognised for their sporting achievements as The University of Queensland celebrates 110 years of the UQ Blues Awards.

7 November 2022

The University of Queensland will establish three Centres of Excellence to tackle major global challenges and opportunities.

4 November 2022
Portrait photo of UQ Professor Trent Munro wearing a white coat in a laboratory. Supplied.

Precision painkillers that are more accurate and less harmful to the liver are set to be developed by a University of Queensland spin-off company — potentially changing the lives of millions of people.

4 November 2022
a person in white coat wears virtual reality glasses and holds handsets in front of a screen with an image of a mouth and teeth

Virtual and augmented reality technologies are being used as an important teaching tool for University of Queensland dentistry students, who practice with 3D headsets before working on real-life clients.

4 November 2022
a group of people stand in the arched entrance to a synagogue

Goat yoga, field trips, scavenger hunts and the ‘sparking joy’ approach to possessions are just some of the ways a University of Queensland senior lecturer captivates his students.

4 November 2022
Dr Felix Septianto

A University of Queensland consumer behaviour expert has been named as one of four leading early career researchers in the country.

3 November 2022
Mother and baby

Tackling a digital divide and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies is the aim of an Australian-first project involving First Nations community leaders and University of Queensland researchers.

3 November 2022