TB still a major international killer

Tuberculosis: Many Australians believe it was eradicated years ago – but the grim reality is that TB is still a major world-wide killer, responsible for 1.5 million death
24 March 2016

Breast cancer gene a key to unlocking new treatments

Researchers from The University of Queensland have identified a treatment target for aggressive forms of breast cancer.
23 March 2016

Lies, damned lies and statistics

Big data that could be used to identify people as likely child abusers or alcoholics should be treated with the utmost caution, according to University of Queensland rese
23 March 2016

Teenage mothers at greater risk of partner violence

Australian women having their first child as teenagers are at increased risk of experiencing domestic violence, according to new data presented at the United Nations head
22 March 2016

UQ researchers launch postnatal depression app

Research into postnatal depression is going high-tech, with scientists from The University of Queensland launching a free mobile phone app aimed at studying the genetics
22 March 2016

World Water Day

Today is World Water Day. UQ experts are available for comment on topics such as sustainable management of water, recycling and reuse, water sensitive cities, and wast
22 March 2016

Renowned league table ranks UQ among world’s best

The University of Queensland is number one in Australia in two subject areas and among the world’s top 20 in four, a global review published today confirms.
22 March 2016

Baby of the family most likely to miss out on breast

A woman’s education level and the number of children she has affects breast feeding, with the “baby of the family” most likely to miss out, University of Queensland resea
22 March 2016

Feeling disconnected? Get your group fix

They made global headlines by proving the importance of social groups in retirement, and now Australian researchers are transforming the lives of young adults who feel so
22 March 2016

Free course to improve healthcare for people with intellectual disability

More than 100 international experts have contributed to a world-first online course designed to improve healthcare for people with intellectual disability.
21 March 2016

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