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Call for volunteers for quit smoking study with benefits

Queenslanders who want to give up smoking can access free nicotine replacement therapies and potentially life-saving lung cancer screening by participating in a new study.

1 November 2024
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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Pharmacy researcher celebrated for excellence in Indigenous education

A First Nations Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ academic is aiming to help address the under representation of Indigenous people in Australia’s pharmacy workforce.

31 October 2024
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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ COVID-19 vaccine shown to induce potent protective response in pre-clinical trials

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ COVID-19 vaccine shown to induce potent protective response in pre-clinical trials

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine has passed another important milestone, showing the ability to raise high levels of antibodies that can neutralise the virus in early pre-clinical testing.

29 April 2020

Self-compassion key during difficult times

Compassionate practice is beneficial to mental health

Self-compassion key during difficult times

Practising self-compassion during distressing moments can have positive effects on the brain and body, according to research from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland.

29 April 2020

New tool measures quality of life in people with dementia

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New tool measures quality of life in people with dementia

University of Queensland researchers say a new tool to measure of the quality of life of people with dementia will result in better targeted care for those living with the condition.

27 April 2020

If we can put a man on the Moon, we can save the Great Barrier Reef

If we can put a man on the Moon, we can save the Great Barrier Reef

Scientists recently confirmed the Great Barrier Reef suffered another serious bleaching event last summer - the third in five years. Dramatic intervention to save the natural wonder is clearly needed.

24 April 2020

‘Dino Cave’ reveals dinosaur crouch walkers

Reconstruction of Mount Morgan dinosaur track-makers on their ancient landscape. Credit Dr Anthony Romilio.

‘Dino Cave’ reveals dinosaur crouch walkers

Old photos from Mount Morgan’s sealed off ‘Dino Cave’ have shed light onto new and unusual Aussie dinosaur behaviours, thanks to University of Queensland research.

24 April 2020

Sunny outlook for domestic tourism post COVID-19 restrictions

Sunny outlook for domestic tourism post COVID-19 restrictions

Australians are keen to travel close to home when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, with new national data revealing positive signs for the domestic tourism industry.

24 April 2020

New Parenting in a Pandemic podcast premieres today

New Parenting in a Pandemic podcast premieres today

There is no playbook for parenting in a pandemic, but parents now have a podcast they can turn to for help.

24 April 2020

Major declines of threatened mammal populations, but it’s not all bad

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Major declines of threatened mammal populations, but it’s not all bad

Populations of Australia’s threatened mammals have declined by 38 per cent on average in 20 years, yet research shows conservation efforts have led to significant recoveries.

23 April 2020

Write your way to a better future

Write your way to a better future

Young Queenslanders have the chance to submit a postcard from a hopeful, post-COVID future as part of a new University of Queensland creativity project.

22 April 2020

The biodiversity debate is over – now let’s save the planet

The biodiversity debate is over – now let’s save the planet

Conservation researchers have debated two different approaches to protecting biodiversity for years, but an international team of scientists has found a combination could achieve the best results.

22 April 2020

Hospitals begin testing drugs in COVID-19 clinical trial

Hospitals begin testing drugs in COVID-19 clinical trial

Queensland hospitals have started testing two potential treatments on patients with COVID-19 as part of an international clinical trial involving Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland.

21 April 2020