Maxing out chemical-free crop protection with dsRNAmax

A software package developed and validated at UQ can tailor safe, effective and chemical-free crop protection using RNA interference.

7 July 2025
two men in white coats stand by a microscope with a light

Why we cheer louder for homegrown heroes

Recognising outstanding performance with sports awards is a question of identity, not just ability, UQ researchers have found.

3 July 2025
A gold trophy being help un in a stadium.

The University of Queensland’s iconic Great Court has formed the back-drop for a photo shoot with Guide Dog puppies Sally, Nigel and Libby.

31 July 2014

Affordable housing and low-cost dengue vaccines are among seven University of Queensland research projects recognised in the State Government’s latest round of science and innovation grants.

30 July 2014

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) will be in the spotlight at a conference in Brisbane at the weekend.

30 July 2014
Professor Jolanda Jetten, from UQ’s School of Psychology.

A focus on the psychology behind group dynamics, social identity and discrimination has led to the prestigious Kurt Lewin Medal for a University of Queensland researcher.

30 July 2014
Back row (L-R) Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls, Governor Saitama Prefecture Kiyoshi Ueda, Queensland Parliament Speaker Fiona Simpson, Saitama Prefectural Assembly Vice Speaker Hiroyasu Kato.  Front (L-R) Saitama Prefectural University President Professor Yoshihiko Miura, ICTE-UQ Director Christine Bundesen

The University of Queensland has commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Queensland-Saitama sister state relationship with an agreement to strengthen English language education ties.

30 July 2014
Matron Grace Wilson (centre) with staff (and Queenslanders) of the 3rd AGH in Cairo, 1916.

A Queensland nurse who proved her mettle treating Anzac casualties on a Greek island in World War One is being honoured with a $30,000 RSL University of Queensland (UQ) scholarship.

29 July 2014
UQ’s alumni community is extremely active on social media.

Are you following The University of Queensland on social media? From archaeology to zebra fish, fossils to football or time travel to teaching, UQ covers it all online.

28 July 2014
Innovative teaching and research technologies are bringing mid-20th Century sub-tropical architecture to life at the State Library of Queensland.

Innovative teaching and research technologies are bringing mid-20th Century sub-tropical architecture to life at the State Library of Queensland.

25 July 2014
Restructuring your day to find time to exercise can have unexpected effects on your health. Picture source: iStock

A University of Queensland researcher has found that restructuring our daily routine to include exercise can have unexpected effects on health.

25 July 2014
A University of Queensland researcher has uncovered the secret to creating successful relationships. Picture source: iStock

Romantic, personal and professional relationships are fraught with danger, but a University of Queensland researcher has found the secret to interacting successfully with others in such settings.

25 July 2014
Just twelve hours after graduating, Johanna Qualmann will be jetting to her next adventure – archaeological digs in Turkey and Italy.

Just twelve hours after graduating with a UQ Bachelor of Arts in ancient history and a Diploma in Languages, Latin, Johanna Qualmann will be jetting to her next adventure – archaeological digs in Turkey and Italy.

25 July 2014