Why doesn't Australia make more medicines? Wouldn't that fix drug shortages?

About 400 medicines are in short supply in Australia. So, could we prevent medication shortages if Australia made more medicines?

12 May 2025
A man in a laboratory holds a vial up to his face

Research and development funding programs unlock benefits for Australian businesses

A UQ-led survey found businesses that engage in research and development programs are more financially successful.

12 May 2025
A man and a woman look at a clipboard in a factory while surrounded by boxes

Magnificent Seven to battle for a place in 3MT UQ Final

Magnificent Seven to battle for a place in 3MT UQ Final

Seven University of Queensland postgraduate research students have one last chance earn a place in the UQ Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) Final when they compete in the competition’s Wildcard round on Thursday.

4 September 2012

POLSIS photo competition attracts major sponsor

An image from one of last year's finalists entitled 'The Journey to School'

POLSIS photo competition attracts major sponsor

Organisers of the 2012 Annual Photography Competition at The University of Queensland's School of Political Science and International Studies are delighted to have secured sponsorship for a first prize to the value of $1000.

4 September 2012

UQ gears up for Research Week

UQ gears up for Research Week

The University of Queensland is preparing for 2012 Research Week, with a range of events and activities kicking off on Monday, September 17.

4 September 2012

Important role for pharmacists in GP medical centres

Important role for pharmacists in GP medical centres

Researchers at The University of Queensland’s School of Pharmacy are making medication use safer by incorporating pharmacists into general practice medical centres.

3 September 2012

UQ website in Top 100 of academic world rankings

UQ website in Top 100 of academic world rankings

UQ has been ranked in the top 100 in the world for academic web presence.

3 September 2012

New scholarship strengthens partnership with Brazil

Centre: Dr Anna Ciccarelli Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (International) and Professor Joe Diniz da Costa from the School of Chemical Engineering with students and staff during the Science without Borders morning tea.

New scholarship strengthens partnership with Brazil

A cohort of 42 Brazilian science, health, technology and engineering students have descended upon The University of Queensland (UQ).

3 September 2012

Cook with MasterChef stars at UQ

Cook with MasterChef stars at UQ

The University of Queensland is giving Brisbane foodies a chance to stretch their culinary skills in a Chinese cooking course featuring distinguished chefs from across Australia.

3 September 2012

Galápagos experience inspires UQ student

A Galápagos sea lion - one of Josh's many photos from his trip to the Galápagos Islands

Galápagos experience inspires UQ student

Swimming with penguins, sea lions, sharks and turtles during a trip to the Galápagos Islands is something University of Queensland biomedical sciences student Joshua Deerain will treasure forever.

3 September 2012

Grass pollen allergy research tackles hay fever

Image of a grass pollen, a major trigger of hay fever says UQ's Dr Janet Davies.

Grass pollen allergy research tackles hay fever

Queenslanders can expect to endure a longer hay fever season than the rest of Australia thanks to flowering subtropical grasses.

3 September 2012

Eleanor Schonell bridge inspection in September

Eleanor Schonell bridge inspection in September

The University of Queensland has been advised that the Eleanor Schonell Bridge between St Lucia and Dutton Park will have its five year cable inspection between September 24 and September 28 September during daylight hours, weather permitting.

31 August 2012

UQ partners with industry to answer Australia’s demand for geotechnical engineers

Vice-Chancellor Deborah Terry and Rio Tinto's Chief Advisor Geotechnical Martyn Robotham at the launch of the new Geotechnical Engineering Centre

UQ partners with industry to answer Australia’s demand for geotechnical engineers

The University of Queensland’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Deborah Terry, will officially launch the Geotechnical Engineering Centre on Monday 3 September 2012.

31 August 2012