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a person in orange overalls wearing a helmet stands by small flames among smoking trees

South East Queenslanders living near bushland and green spaces are being encouraged to join a University of Queensland study on the health impacts of bushfire smoke.

12 September 2023
Two people wearing lab coats looking down into a round metal furnace

A custom-built furnace that can heat materials to almost 3000 degrees Celsius has been installed at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland to build components for Australia’s burgeoning space industry.

8 September 2023
A woman with blonde hair wearing a green blouse and navy pants standing on a stage

A PhD candidate working on a cheaper and more environmentally sustainable battery has won Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland’s 2023 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final.

7 September 2023
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An international team of astronomers has discovered a giant ‘bubble’ of galaxies, measuring one billion light-years across, in the nearby Universe.

7 September 2023
A woman with short hair in a black jacket and white glasses smiles broadly.

Australia’s biggest master-planned community could soon become one of our healthiest.

7 September 2023
The side of an electric car, plugged in to a charging outlet with solar panels in the background.

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ research will investigate whether the charging habits of electric vehicle owners could lower the cost of reaching Australia’s climate targets.

6 September 2023
a group of people stand in a circle under trees with eyes closed

A program linking sleep science and traditional knowledge is being expanded to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in regional Indigenous communities.

5 September 2023
A closeup image of a hand tipping tablet medication into an open palm. There is a glass of water in the background.

A University of Queensland research collaboration with Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital will look at reducing the risk of harm from medication for inpatients and those leaving hospital to return home.

4 September 2023
A group of teenagers standing on a basketball court in anticipation as a basketball sinks into a hoop

A study led by University of Queensland researchers has found children who regularly participate in sports from an early age will have better long term mental health.

4 September 2023

Patient recruitment is underway for a University of Queensland-led clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a diabetes drug to slow the progression of polycystic kidney disease (PKD).

31 August 2023
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Professionals working with children and young people will be offered training in brain science in an Australia-first initiative between Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland and the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) through the...

30 August 2023

Emerging researchers from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland have secured more than $10 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award scheme.

29 August 2023
A close up image of two thick beef steaks, cooked with pink insides and some rosemary on a plate.

Australian beef producers could lead the world by developing ‘flavour profiles’ for premium products similar to those used in the wine industry, according to a leading Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researcher.

24 August 2023
two people on scooters riding along a footpath at dusk. The city skyline is in the background

Rideshare e-scooters have had a positive effect on Brisbane tourism with many visitors finding them more convenient than public transport and cars, according to a report by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers.

24 August 2023

A social enterprise that trains and employs young data analysts with autism has been recognised at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland’s 2023 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awards.

24 August 2023
A patient lies on a reclining chair in a dental clinic as two student dentists in scrubs treat her.

A student-led dental clinic in rural Queensland has improved the oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by providing access to culturally appropriate and timely care.

23 August 2023

Two researchers from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland have secured more than $2.4 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to support research partnerships and improve health outcomes for women and infants.

22 August 2023
a small plant with two leaves sprouts from a pile of brown soil

A sustainable future for the entire food supply chain is the ambition of Sudhir Yadav, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland’s first Associate Professor of Sustainability.

21 August 2023
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Pre-clinical trials by University of Queensland researchers have found an injection of a specific blood factor can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain.

17 August 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland has ranked 51 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023, maintaining second position in Australia.

15 August 2023