Safety check for Brisbane e-scooter riders

A UQ study has examined the behaviour of e-scooter riders in Brisbane before and after the introduction of tighter regulations.

26 June 2025
A man in high-vis and wearing a helmet and backpack rides an e-scooter across a Brisbane road.

Almost nothing known about endangered Queensland seahorse

UQ researchers have begun the state’s first study of White’s Seahorses to save them from extincti

26 June 2025
A small seahorse hanging off a seaweed covered fence underwater

Conspiracy mentality drives misinformation about EVs

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Conspiracy mentality drives misinformation about EVs

A UQ-led study has found misinformation about electric vehicles has taken root in society and is primarily fuelled by mistrust and conspiracy theories.

10 June 2025

Australia’s government is pledging better protection for our vulnerable seas – but will it work?

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Australia’s government is pledging better protection for our vulnerable seas – but will it work?

Three UQ conservation researchers say upgraded marine parks must cover poorly protected habitats important for biodiversity.

10 June 2025

Children’s screen time and socio-emotional problems fuel each other over time

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Children’s screen time and socio-emotional problems fuel each other over time

Children who spend more time on screens are at a higher risk of developing future social and emotional problems, researchers have found.

10 June 2025

King’s Birthday honours for UQ staff and alum

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King’s Birthday honours for UQ staff and alum

A renowned marine scientist and an internationally recognised advocate for women’s health are among the outstanding UQ community members celebrated in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.

9 June 2025

Giving doctors an AI-powered head start on skin cancer

Melanoma on severely sun-damaged skin

Giving doctors an AI-powered head start on skin cancer

Detection of melanoma and a range of other skin diseases will be faster and more accurate with a new artificial intelligence (AI) powered tool that analyses multiple imaging types simultaneously.

7 June 2025

Remote health challenges in the spotlight at Indigenous-led event

Organisers of the Western CapeHER Women's Health Forum

Remote health challenges in the spotlight at Indigenous-led event

Health challenges experienced by women living in isolated parts of Far North Queensland have been brought into focus in an inaugural Indigenous-led event.

6 June 2025

Productivity problems must be addressed with AI, Olympics and energy transition on horizon

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Productivity problems must be addressed with AI, Olympics and energy transition on horizon

Australia needs to address its productivity problem as the country approaches a multitude of demands on its workforce, according to University of Queensland business experts.

6 June 2025

3D Bioprinting is booming but patent laws may be holding it back

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3D Bioprinting is booming but patent laws may be holding it back

The use of 3D printers to create living tissues and organs is revolutionising medicine - but UQ research reveals the legal system is struggling to keep up as the technology races ahead.

6 June 2025

UQ study finds dementia risk drops across generations

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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

Researchers using VR gaming for balance rehab programs

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

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

Low pregnancy iron levels linked to sex reversal in utero

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Low pregnancy iron levels linked to sex reversal in utero

Iron deficiency in pregnancy may influence the sex development of a baby in utero, researchers have found.

5 June 2025