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‘Behind every claim is a grieving family’ Death benefits inquiry demands change

When Lisa’s husband passed away unexpectedly, she assumed accessing his superannuation death benefit would be straightforward.

1 April 2025

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Sex stereotypes shape children’s play in Australian homes

The types of play equipment found in Australian households is associated with the sex of the children living there, a UQ study has found.

4 April 2025

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Gut microbiome could delay onset of type 1 diabetes

Researchers at UQ have found improving the function of the gut microbiome may delay the onset of type 1 diabetes.

3 April 2025

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Federal Election 2025 - UQ experts available

Australians will head to the polls on May 3 - with tax cuts, cost-of-living and energy likely to be major points of discussion during a five-week federal election campaig

4 April 2025

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3D photography the future of skin cancer detection

The potential for 3D photography to improve melanoma early detection is a topic of increasing interest in the medical community.

27 March 2025

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Art meets science: UQ researchers win NHMRC awards

Two UQ researchers have received National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Awards for excellence and outstanding contributions to the sector.

27 March 2025

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UQ survey reveals Queenslanders supportive of Games but reluctant to attend

A University of Queensland survey of 1000 people found the majority supported Brisbane hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games but few planned to attend the opening

26 March 2025