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New International Clinical Practice guidelines for the treatment of children with cerebral palsy (CP) have been drawn up by an expert panel of researchers led by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland.

24 September 2021
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Increasing access to cost effective, evidence-based treatment for alcohol and drug use is the focus of a University of Queensland-led Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.

24 September 2021
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Australia may soon have the jump on cane toads after a Gold Coast not-for-profit was granted an exclusive licence to market a University of Queensland-designed bait for the invasive pests.

22 September 2021
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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland has paid tribute to Emeritus Professor Dr Mary Mahoney AO, a long-serving Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Senator and first woman to hold the position of Deputy Chancellor.

20 September 2021
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Empowering families with skills, resources and knowledge to improve their lifestyle is the focus of a University of Queensland study into reducing childhood obesity.

17 September 2021
The research will help give Australian children the best nutritional start in life. iStock.

A digital toolkit for early childcare workers, parents and families designed to ensure nutritious food is provided to children under five is being developed by University of Queensland researchers.

17 September 2021

Important research projects addressing challenges from skin cancer to traffic injuries at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland have been awarded more than $50 million from the Australian Government.

16 September 2021
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Queensland’s COVID damaged tourism industry is facing another hurdle as operators struggle to find workers.

16 September 2021
Revegetation underway at a red mud site near Gladstone

Technology that could rehabilitate mine waste back to useful soil is entering full-scale trials at two Queensland sites.

16 September 2021
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Lava samples have revealed a new truth about the geological make-up of the Earth’s crust and could have implications for volcanic eruption early warning systems, a University of Queensland-led study has found.

16 September 2021
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Increasing reforestation efforts in coastal regions could substantially reduce the amount of sediment run-off reaching coral reefs and improve their resilience, a University of Queensland-led study has found.

16 September 2021
Rosie Stoke studies "small" babies and their lifelong health risks

MD-PhD candidate Rosie Stoke has won Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland’s 2021 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition and will go on to represent Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ in the Asia-Pacific 3MT Competition next month.

16 September 2021

University of Queensland projects investigating net-zero emissions in wastewater and contributing to sustainable wastewater treatment have won prestigious industry awards.

15 September 2021

An antiviral surface coating technology sprayed on face masks could provide an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 and the flu.

15 September 2021

A philanthropist, world-leading orchestra conductor and an acclaimed author are among the recipients of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s 2021 Alumni Awards.

15 September 2021
Dr Kirsty Short in the laboratory

A project developing a test and treatments that would be effective against multiple viral threats could become a cornerstone of the world’s response to future pandemics.

14 September 2021
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An expert panel of University of Queensland researchers is examining the issue of sexual consent and will make recommendations to governments and schools about how to better teach young Australians about sexual violence.

14 September 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has sharpened our focus on food – whether it be due to concerns relating to supply chain integrity, the viability of rural communities, or a rediscovery of home-cooking during lock-down.

13 September 2021

Queenslanders could have skin cancer diagnosed earlier using world-first 3D scanning technology with the launch of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis.

13 September 2021

Invisible lines marked on maps are hindering current efforts to conserve the world’s marine species such as sea turtles, according to University of Queensland research.

10 September 2021