UQ study finds dementia risk drops across generations

A person aged 75 to 80 is less likely to have dementia today compared to someone of the same age several decades ago, a University of Queensland study has found.

5 June 2025
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Researchers using VR gaming for balance rehab programs

Rehabilitating balance can require endless repetitive exercises, but new UQ research could unlock the potential of virtual reality (VR) games to make physical rehab more enjoyable and effective.

5 June 2025
In the UQ neuromuscular biomechanics laboratory with the VR balance rig are (from left) Associate Professor Taylor Dick from the School of Biomedical Sciences, Senior Lecturer Dr Nilufar (Nell) Baghaei from the School of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science PhD scholar Achintha Abayasiri and UQ research scholar Anastasia Polach. Credit: UQ

A team of more than 420 University of Queensland students and staff will descend on the Gold Coast for the first UniSport Nationals Div 1 competition from 22-27 September.

17 September 2018
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A fast-growing legume could become a viable feed option for drought-affected cattle farmers in Australia’s north.

17 September 2018
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PhD candidate Micha Jackson will represent The University of Queensland in the Asia-Pacific Three Minute Thesis Competition later this month, after winning the 2018 UQ 3MT Final.

14 September 2018
An older man with two family members undergoes a counselling session.

An online program delivering targeted treatment to people suffering from speech disorders after brain injury is the focus of a University of Queensland study.

13 September 2018

Venom from the giant red bull ant is helping University of Queensland scientists understand the evolution of animal toxins in work that could lead to better treatments for pain.

13 September 2018
UQ researchers and research supervisors have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in a range of fields at the 2018 UQ Research Week awards

A roll-call of high calibre researchers and research supervisors has been recognised for outstanding contributions in a range of fields at The University of Queensland 2018 Research Week awards.

12 September 2018

A streamlined patient risk assessment tool developed by The University of Queensland is set to dramatically reduce the amount of paperwork for nursing staff, leaving them more time for patient care.

12 September 2018
Jacaranda trees bloom in front of a sandstone UQ building.

The University of Queensland has climbed another place in the 2019 QS Graduate Employability Rankings, to be number 48 in the world.

12 September 2018
Google search histories are revealing how ready countries are for climate change

What do you do if you have a question? You probably ‘Google it’.

12 September 2018
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Findings from an international trial tweaking the use of existing antibiotics may save 30,000 lives annually.

12 September 2018
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A University of Queensland fictional crime drama that prompts students to explore the effectiveness of the law and justice system from a psychological perspective is one of 10 finalists for the annual edX Prize.

12 September 2018