Endometriosis linked to premature and early menopause

Women who suffer from endometriosis have an increased risk of premature and early menopause, both naturally and surgically, UQ researchers have found.

1 May 2025
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Satellites a solution for tracking coral reef health

Satellites orbiting Earth offer great potential to better understand the world’s reefs over time beyond the sites visited by researchers, UQ research has found.

30 April 2025
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New diagnosis needed for problem gaming

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New diagnosis needed for problem gaming

University of Queensland researchers are suggesting a new diagnosis should be added to the official world diseases list to better identify those with gaming disorders.

14 June 2024

A simple change to save thousands of patients with sepsis

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A simple change to save thousands of patients with sepsis

Changing the way antibiotics are given to adult patients with sepsis will save thousands of lives a year globally, according to research by UQ and The George Institute for Global Health.

13 June 2024

New anaesthetic technique proves safe in children

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New anaesthetic technique proves safe in children

A new high-flow oxygen technique is as safe as standard anaesthetic methods during tubeless upper airway surgery in children, according to University of Queensland research.

12 June 2024

Study exposes risks of skin cancer in elite swimmers

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Study exposes risks of skin cancer in elite swimmers

Only a small proportion of elite swimmers regularly checked their skin for signs of cancer despite being at increased risk, according to University of Queensland research.

11 June 2024

King's Birthday Honours for UQ community

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King's Birthday Honours for UQ community

An expert in business and IT and a leader in Indigenous sustainable development are among members of the UQ community named in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List.

10 June 2024

Study finds no long-term impact of anaesthetics on children

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Study finds no long-term impact of anaesthetics on children

A UQ-led study has found multiple doses of anaesthetics do not compromise brain function in young children.

10 June 2024

Research investigates returning to work after dust lung disease

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Research investigates returning to work after dust lung disease

UQ research is at the forefront of finding ways to improve the return to work for people diagnosed with dust lung disease.

7 June 2024

UQ’s commitment to inclusion recognised

UQ’s commitment to inclusion recognised

The University of Queensland received two awards at the Pride in Diversity Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards for commitment to inclusion and support for the LGBTQ+ community.

7 June 2024

UQ Emeritus Professor recognised as Queensland Great

Emeritus Professor Peter Andrews AO

UQ Emeritus Professor recognised as Queensland Great

A University of Queensland Emeritus Professor has been named a Queensland Great for his efforts to create and foster the state’s knowledge economy.

7 June 2024

Alcohol ads flood young people’s social media

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Alcohol ads flood young people’s social media

Young Australians are being exposed to an alcohol advertisement on social media every 2 minutes and 43 seconds on average, according to UQ research.

7 June 2024

Research to limit COVID-19 risk in people with Down syndrome

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Research to limit COVID-19 risk in people with Down syndrome

A first-of-its-kind brain organoid grown at The University of Queensland has helped researchers identify therapies that reduce the impact of COVID-19 on people with Down syndrome.

6 June 2024