Maxing out chemical-free crop protection with dsRNAmax

A software package developed and validated at UQ can tailor safe, effective and chemical-free crop protection using RNA interference.

7 July 2025
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Why we cheer louder for homegrown heroes

Recognising outstanding performance with sports awards is a question of identity, not just ability, UQ researchers have found.

3 July 2025
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Timber venues, river swimming and re-use: how the Paris Olympics is going green – and what it’s missing

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Timber venues, river swimming and re-use: how the Paris Olympics is going green – and what it’s missing

As Paris prepares to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the sustainability of the event is coming under scrutiny.

26 July 2024

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: UQ experts

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Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: UQ experts

UQ has a range of experts available to comment on the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games – from sports coaching and sports psychology to tourism and marketing.

26 July 2024

UQ researcher promotes health in Indigenous communities

UQ researcher promotes health in Indigenous communities

A University of Queensland researcher has secured more than $1.4 million through the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Targeted Call for Research: Commercial determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health 2023 scheme.

25 July 2024

Changes needed to keep First Nations children out of incarceration

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Changes needed to keep First Nations children out of incarceration

More culturally responsive diversion programs are needed to prevent the incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, according to University of Queensland research.

25 July 2024

Crypto scams claim victims across the socioeconomic spectrum

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Crypto scams claim victims across the socioeconomic spectrum

A UQ-led study has found consumer vulnerability to cryptocurrency investment scams has little to do with socioeconomic status.

22 July 2024

UQ’s secret weapon in Australia’s Paralympic campaign

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UQ’s secret weapon in Australia’s Paralympic campaign

UQ's Associate Professor Emma Beckman is headed to the Paris Paralympic Games, as part of a group of experts doing on-the-ground sport intelligence data-gathering.

18 July 2024

Reef pest feasts on ‘sea sawdust’

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Reef pest feasts on ‘sea sawdust’

Researchers have uncovered an under the sea phenomenon where coral-destroying crown-of-thorns starfish larvae have been feasting on blue-green algae bacteria known as ‘sea sawdust’.

18 July 2024

A chemical-free way to control flystrike in sheep

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A chemical-free way to control flystrike in sheep

A chemical-free method of controlling flystrike in sheep is a step closer, according to University of Queensland research.

15 July 2024

UQ health and medical research secures $7.5 million boost

UQ health and medical research secures $7.5 million boost

University of Queensland researchers have been awarded more than $7.5 million through 4 Medical Research Future Fund schemes focused on improving health outcomes.

12 July 2024

UQ awarded almost $1 million to address global health challenge

UQ awarded almost $1 million to address global health challenge

UQ researchers have been awarded almost $1 million through the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance to human health.

12 July 2024

Law valedictorian looks to inspire others

A young woman in graduation garb smiles next to an older woman in UQ's Great Court.

Law valedictorian looks to inspire others

Caitlyn Donohoe lives with a serious physical disability, but that didn't stop her from moving from rural QLD to study at UQ - and graduate as Valedictorian of the School of Law.

12 July 2024