Mapping the ‘hidden’ eighth continent Zealandia

The ‘hidden’ continent of Zealandia is being partially mapped, thanks to a deepwater mapping expedition led by The University of Queensland in collaboration with Schmidt
24 March 2021

Queenslanders to get their hands dirty to save lives

Queenslanders are being asked to “dig deep” in an Australian-first project, with the next “ground-breaking” medicine potentially hiding in their backyard.
25 March 2021

IUD saving fertility for women with cancer

A common intrauterine device (IUD) could help preserve fertility and reduce the need for hysterectomies for women suffering endometrial cancer, according to University of
22 March 2021

Cracking the ‘code’ to predict recovery for patients with spinal cord injury

Basic clinical information routinely collected as part of standard care can predict outcomes for individual patients with acute spinal cord injuries, according to Univers
23 March 2021

Australia is sending 8,000 vaccine doses to PNG – but without reliable electricity, how will they be kept cold?

The Australian government is urgently deploying 8,000 vaccine doses to Papua New Guinea's health workers – but poor electricity access means there are serious questi
19 March 2021

Australian-first sleep study for children now recruiting

Researchers are calling for parents and kids to be involved in a national study into early childhood sleeping patterns at The University of Queensland.
19 March 2021

UQ Sporting Scholarship recipients on the road to Tokyo

Six-time Paralympic Swimming medallist Lakeisha Patterson OAM’s preparations for the Tokyo Paralympic Games have been boosted by a University of Queensland Sporting Schol
22 March 2021

Disability highest for schizophrenia and personality disorders

Schizophrenia and personality disorders are the most disabling mental health conditions to live with, according to scientists from The University of Queensland.
19 March 2021

‘A dam has been breached’: a COVID crisis on our doorstep

Until this week, it did not occur to most Australians to ask themselves how our nearest neighbours in Papua New Guinea were faring with coronavirus, according to UQ Adjun
18 March 2021

UQ celebrates teaching excellence

The winners of the 2020 UQ Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning have been announced and celebrated at a ceremony held at Customs House.
16 March 2021

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