Reawakening ancient grains

Returning locally extinct native grains to Queensland’s grasslands is the goal of Gamilaraay man and University of Queensland PhD candidate Jacob Birch.

16 June 2025
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Koalas set to benefit from new genetic screening tool

A UQ-led project has developed a tool to standardise genetic testing of koala populations, providing a significant boost to conservation and recovery efforts.

13 June 2025
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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

UQ climbs world university rankings

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UQ climbs world university rankings

The University of Queensland has climbed the QS World University Ranking 2025 to be ranked 40 in the world.

5 June 2024

UQ secures global partnership to create homegrown lifesaving vaccines

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UQ secures global partnership to create homegrown lifesaving vaccines

Queensland will be a major international hub for vaccine discovery and development with a $32 million partnership between UQ and US-based Emory University to establish the Queensland Emory Vaccine Centre at UQ.

31 May 2024

Research scholarships to support sport innovation

Research scholarships to support sport innovation

The University of Queensland and the Queensland Academy of Sport are awarding up to 8 research scholarships to fast-track sport innovation ahead of Brisbane 2032.

31 May 2024