Australian researchers trace sewage for early warning COVID-19 spread

Australian researchers have achieved the first step in developing an early warning surveillance system to track COVID-19 prevalence in the community through tracing the p
16 April 2020

UQ’s new Chief Student Entrepreneur sees opportunities ahead

The University of Queensland’s newly appointed Chief Student Entrepreneur believes the methodologies and agile nature of startups will be adopted widely as a result of th
15 April 2020

Spider venom key to pain relief without side-effects

Molecules in tarantula venom could be used as an alternative to opioid pain killers for people seeking chronic pain relief.
14 April 2020

COVID-19 drug leads identified

An international team of researchers has tested more than 10,000 compounds to identify six drug candidates that may help treat COVID-19.
9 April 2020

International partnership progresses UQ COVID-19 vaccine project

The University of Queensland’s potential COVID-19 vaccine is entering an important new phase of testing with the live coronavirus to determine how effectively it induces
9 April 2020

Online driving course delivers real life safety results

An online driver training course developed by researchers at The University of Queensland has been shown to reduce speeding and improve driving ability.
8 April 2020

Early bedtime linked to healthy weight in children

Researchers have shown healthy sleep for children is not just about getting 10 hours a night, revealing a link between late bedtimes and unhealthy weight gain.
8 April 2020

Mapping health risks for people with mental disorders

Researchers now have the ability to map the risks of general medical conditions such as heart and lung diseases, diabetes and cancer for people with mental disorders.
30 April 2020

UQ fast tracks nurses in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Nursing students can progress their studies and enter the workforce sooner, thanks to a partnership between The University of Queensland (UQ) and Metro South Hospital and
7 April 2020

Failed freeways are a road to nowhere

Freeways have failed to solve traffic congestion, but transport planners globally are hesitant to remove or rethink them, according to University of Queensland research.
7 April 2020

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