Newborn vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of ADHD, schizophrenia, autism

Newborn babies with a vitamin D deficiency have a higher chance of later developing mental disorders such as ADHD, schizophrenia and autism, a major study involving The University of Queensland has found.

15 May 2025
Newborn baby lying on bed in the sunlight.

Berries just the beginning for bioplastic breakthrough

UQ researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic that promises to set a new sustainability standard for mass-produced food packaging such as fruit punnets.

15 May 2025
Dr Luigi Vandi and Vincent Mathel have successfully tested their biocomposite as a strawberry punnet that biodegrades completely in soil, fresh water, the ocean, and in compost. Photos Aubrey Jonasson
Professor Philip Davies

The former Deputy Secretary of the Australian Government’s Department of Health and Ageing, Philip Davies, will join The University of Queensland’s School of Population Health as Professor of Health Systems and Policy.

30 March 2009
Crowds at last year's UQ Careers Fair.
Photo by Jeremy Patten

Want to know what exciting things you’ll be doing when you graduate from UQ?

30 March 2009
Ms Hawkins participating in last year's UQ Thanksgiving Service

UQ’s annual multi-faith Thanksgiving Service - to be held in Brisbane on Wednesday, May 6 - recognises the generosity of anatomy donors who provide a unique gift to humanity after their deaths.

29 March 2009
Dr Tsukamoto speaking at the Atelier Bow-Wow exhibition "Small Case Study House" at The Gallery at REDCAT, LA. Photo courtesy Steven A Gunther.

Members of the public are invited to attend a lecture hosted by UQ's School of Architecture on March 31 from the architects behind one of the world's most innovative architecture practices.

27 March 2009
Kathleen Parker

Music lovers are in for a treat this weekend at Customs House when UQ music graduate and rising opera star Kathleen Parker presents a free program of Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven.

27 March 2009
Chris Roberts

UQ Business School Industry Fellow Chris Roberts argues that slashing staff to reduce costs might be exactly the wrong thing to do when times get tough.

27 March 2009

Legal experts will consider possible constitutional reforms to increase the responsiveness and accountability of the executive government in Queensland at a conference in May.

27 March 2009

If you are unhappy with your job or are female and live alone, chances are you may take longer to recover from lower back pain than your less stressed counterparts, says recent UQ PhD recipient and osteopath Dr Nick Penney.

27 March 2009
Clive and Gail Ayre

Caring for the environment is an important part of the mission of the Church, says recent UQ PhD recipient Clive Ayre.

27 March 2009
Professor Paul Memmott receiving the Stanner Award from Professor Mick Dodson at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.
Photo courtesy Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)

Paul Memmott’s acclaimed book Gunyah, Goondie + Wurley has been recognised by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, recently taking out the prestigious Stanner Award.

27 March 2009
Professor of Clinical Neuroscience, Peter Silburn (right) talks with a patient about to undergo deep brain stimulation, as neurosurgeon, Dr Terry Coyne, implants the microelectrodes that will deliver the treatment.

UQ's foundation Professor of Clinical Neuroscience Peter Silburn really likes looking into people's brains. In fact, with the assistance of neurosurgeon Dr Terry Coyne and a team of researchers, he's been deeper into the human brain than most...

26 March 2009