Piping up: UQ Pipe Band climbs the competition ranks

The University of Queensland Pipe Band at Emmanuel College has been upgraded to a Grade 3 band, just in time for the 2014 competition season.
12 February 2014

Students to question the future of food with leading agriculture scientists

Young Queenslanders will debate the future of the world’s food alongside leading agriculture scientists from The University of Queensland and CSIRO, at an upcoming global
11 February 2014

Sweet poetry for your valentine

As Valentine’s Day approaches, UQ Chair of Classics and Ancient History Professor Alastair Blanshard turns to the past to offer classic lines to melt the heart of your va
11 February 2014

Modified images appear to change perceptions of normal female genitalia

Women’s perceptions of what is considered normal and desirable female genitalia may be influenced by exposure to modified images, a new study suggests.
20 December 2013

Videos highlight impact of Mongolian mining

The dramatic expansion of Mongolian mine sites from initial diggings to their present size has been captured using satellite imagery for the first time by researchers at
20 December 2013

New bacteria to boost sustainable sugarcane farming

University of Queensland researchers have discovered a new species of bacterium that could potentially reduce the need for nitrogen fertiliser in cane farming.
20 December 2013

Does sex always sell?

A University of Queensland researcher has questioned the effectiveness of ‘sex sells’, a common rationale underlying many advertising campaigns.
19 December 2013

Australia’s gum trees ‘at risk’

Many of Australia’s iconic eucalypt ecosystems could change beyond recognition due to increased climate stress.
17 December 2013

Skin cancer breakthrough to be developed in Brisbane

A strategic partnership between The University of Queensland and global pharmaceutical company LEO Pharma will investigate the genetic causes of squamous cell carcinoma,
17 December 2013

Martian rock-dating technique could point to signs of life in space

A UQ scientist has joined international colleagues to accurately date Martian rocks using a specially-designed instrument on board NASA’s Curiosity rover.
13 December 2013

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