Merle Thornton's legacy continues at UQ

The UQ community is remembering the achievements of activist, academic and author, Adjunct Associate Professor Merle Thornton AM.
23 August 2024

Transitioning the world’s biggest companies to net zero

A new $60-million Biosustainability Hub at UQ will use synthetic biology to help the world’s biggest businesses transition to net zero.
26 August 2024

Researchers target sorghum breeding to boost grain crops

A research team led by UQ is on track to solve a major problem for Australian farmers using targeted breeding to improve yields for sorghum crops.
28 October 2024

Trial to improve IV treatment for hospitalised babies

UQ is leading a trial across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast focusing on improving the delivery of life-saving treatments for hospitalised babies.
26 August 2024

The changes to cell DNA that could revolutionise disease prevention

UQ researchers have discovered a mechanism in DNA that regulates how disease-causing mutations are inherited.
22 August 2024

Influencers sway smoking and vaping attitudes in young people

Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, UQ research has found.
9 September 2024

Potential new treatment pathway for bladder cancer

UQ research could lead to a more effective immunotherapy treatment against bladder cancer.
21 August 2024

Capturing PFAS chemicals for better battery technology

Technology developed at UQ can remove harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from water so they can be used in renewable batteries.
4 September 2024

UQ researcher awarded top Queensland science prize

A University of Queensland researcher developing targeted treatments for life-threatening diseases has been named the 2024 Queensland Young Tall Poppy of the Year.
16 August 2024

Hailstone library to improve extreme weather forecasting

A UQ library – full of hailstones instead of books – is helping researchers to better understand and predict damaging storms.
16 August 2024

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