Biodiversity thrives in rare events

UQ research has shown unpredictable environmental events help maintain plant, animal and microbial populations, challenging the belief stability is the key to survival.

17 June 2025
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Pioneer varieties of legume for Australian growers

The University of Queensland has developed 5 new varieties of pigeonpea as a step towards the legume being grown more widely in Australia.

17 June 2025
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Young Queenslanders changing the game on Brisbane 2032 legacy

Young Queenslanders changing the game on Brisbane 2032 legacy

Online gaming could be the answer to engaging young Queenslanders to help create a legacy for the city from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

6 December 2023

Being overweight hampers immune response to SARS-CoV-2

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Being overweight hampers immune response to SARS-CoV-2

University of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body’s antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but not to the protection offered by vaccination.

4 December 2023

Setting a course for markets to improve Queensland’s waterways

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Setting a course for markets to improve Queensland’s waterways

University of Queensland scientists are leading efforts to explore a water quality trading scheme to improve the state’s waterways.

4 December 2023

A patch of protection against Zika virus

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A patch of protection against Zika virus

A simple-to-apply, needle-free vaccine patch is being developed to protect people from the potentially deadly mosquito-borne Zika virus.

1 December 2023

Architecture’s concerns – and hopes – for our climate future

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Architecture’s concerns – and hopes – for our climate future

A UQ-led industry survey has found Australian architects are worried about the climate crisis and frustrated by barriers to action but are confident the profession can contribute to a sustainable future.

30 November 2023

Identifying Australia's most elusive birds

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Identifying Australia's most elusive birds

University of Queensland scientists have analysed more than 3.8 million volunteer hours of birdwatching data to identify Australia’s most elusive species.

30 November 2023

COP28: UQ experts

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COP28: UQ experts

All eyes will be on Dubai this week as 70,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries meet at the United Nations backed climate summit, known as COP28. The University of Queensland has a range of researchers available to offer expert analysis.

29 November 2023

Sensitive ecosystems at risk from mine waste

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Sensitive ecosystems at risk from mine waste

Nearly a third of the world’s mine tailings are stored within or near protected conservation areas, University of Queensland research has found.

28 November 2023

UQ student is Australia-at-Large 2024 Rhodes Scholar 

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UQ student is Australia-at-Large 2024 Rhodes Scholar 

Rising University of Queensland physics star and mountaineer Emerald Gaydon has been named as an Australia-at-Large Rhodes Scholar for 2024.

28 November 2023

Encouraging over 50s to roll up their sleeves for blood and plasma donations

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Encouraging over 50s to roll up their sleeves for blood and plasma donations

University of Queensland researchers are working with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to increase the number of people aged over 50 who start donating blood.

27 November 2023

UQ academics elected to the Australian Academy of the Humanities

UQ academics elected to the Australian Academy of the Humanities

The Australian Academy of the Humanities has elected two new Fellows from The University of Queensland, recognising their significant contributions to Australia’s cultural, creative and research sectors.

24 November 2023