UQ News

Replanted rainforests may benefit from termite transplants

Despite a bad reputation for their destructive abilities, termite ‘transplants’ may be necessary to give regenerated rainforests a boost.

7 May 2025

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Light conversion tech to power wearable X-rays for children

Light conversion technology developed by UQ researchers will be used for wearable X-ray devices that make respiratory scans more comfortable for young children.

6 May 2025

UQ reseachers examining light conversion technology in a lab.

Endometriosis linked to premature and early menopause

1 May 2025
Satellites a solution for tracking coral reef health

30 April 2025
Packaging up a sustainable future for Australian business

29 April 2025

Technology has helped para athletes compete for decades. But it can also create an unfair advantage

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Technology has enabled athletes with disabilities to reach incredible heights but it has also introduced new challenges, particularly in ensuring fairness and equity in competition.

2 September 2024

UQ granted $6 million for two new Centres of Research Excellence

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UQ researchers have received two $3 million grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council to accelerate knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, and to improve gynaecological cancer treatment.

30 August 2024

UQ recognised in Life Sciences Queensland Awards

A bioscience startup and a world-leading immunologist at The University of Queensland are among the winners in the Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ) GENE Awards.

30 August 2024

Critically acclaimed Australian musician takes up new role at UQ

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One of Australia’s leading musicians and educators will join UQ as the Kinnane Professor of Music early next year.

30 August 2024

UQ project sweetens sewers to extend pipe life

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UQ research has won an international innovation award for successfully tackling odour and corrosion in sewers.

29 August 2024

Emerging UQ researchers secure ARC boost

Researchers from The University of Queensland have secured more than $7.2 million through the Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) program to strengthen national research and innovation capacity.

28 August 2024

UQ mid-career researchers top the nation in ARC Future Fellowships scheme

Fifteen University of Queensland researchers have been awarded $15.3 million through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships 2024 scheme to drive research and innovation.

28 August 2024