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Two Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers honoured as AAHMS Fellows for 2024

An Aboriginal epidemiologist and a leading gynaecologic oncologist have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

25 October 2024
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Plugging into pain: ant toxin causes electrical sting

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers have uncovered the workings of ant venom by measuring electric currents through individual channels in cells to understand how it causes pain.

17 October 2024
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Indigenous podcasts strike a chord

Indigenous podcasts strike a chord

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland has launched a second podcast series in the Indigenous education space.

13 June 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ community recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ community recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

An internationally-recognised scientist is among an extensive list of University of Queensland representatives who have been named on the King’s Birthday Honours List this year.

12 June 2023

From the NBA to FNQ - bringing sport science on Country

From the NBA to FNQ - bringing sport science on Country

First Nations PhD candidate Emily Hall is combining her studies in high performance sport with an innovative exercise program co-designed with an Aboriginal community.

12 June 2023

Queensland Budget 2023: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ experts

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Queensland Budget 2023: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ experts

Just as the cost-of-living was front of mind when the Federal budget was handed down last month, it will be again when Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick delivers his economic plan on June 13. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has experts from a wide range of fields available to...

12 June 2023

Biodegradable bags to revolutionise mushroom farming

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Biodegradable bags to revolutionise mushroom farming

University of Queensland researchers are working with industry to develop biodegradable ‘plastic’ bags for use in mushroom farming, which could open lucrative opportunities in packaging and manufacturing.

9 June 2023

COVID-19 can cause brain cells to ‘fuse’

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COVID-19 can cause brain cells to ‘fuse’

Researchers at QBI have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms.

8 June 2023

Improved sheep insemination a potential breakthrough for industry

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Improved sheep insemination a potential breakthrough for industry

Researchers at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland are investigating ways to lift the low success rate of artificial insemination (AI) in sheep, which would improve wool and meat yields, sustainability, and enhance animal welfare.

8 June 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ strengthens ties with Vietnam during Chancellor’s visit

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ strengthens ties with Vietnam during Chancellor’s visit

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland Chancellor has met the Australian Prime Minister in Hanoi to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations and to strengthen Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s institutional ties with Vietnam.

7 June 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ forges global partnership to create home-grown vaccines

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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ forges global partnership to create home-grown vaccines

Queensland will become a major international hub for vaccine discovery and development with a global partnership formed in the United States today to help address the world’s critical health challenges.

7 June 2023

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and Bundaberg Regional Council to collaborate on sustainable development

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and Bundaberg Regional Council to collaborate on sustainable development

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland and Bundaberg Regional Council have signed an agreement to collaborate on projects to support sustainable development in the region and explore research, teaching and learning opportunities.

6 June 2023

Research reveals ants inflict pain with neurotoxins

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Research reveals ants inflict pain with neurotoxins

University of Queensland researchers have shown for the first time that some of the world’s most painful ant stings target nerves, like snake and scorpion venom.

6 June 2023