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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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Research brings a breath of fresh air to Brisbane classrooms

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Research brings a breath of fresh air to Brisbane classrooms

Ensuring school classrooms are well ventilated is key to reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission and maintaining academic performance, research from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland has revealed.

16 September 2022

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ PhD student wins 3MT with big bang ‘theory’

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ PhD student wins 3MT with big bang ‘theory’

A PhD candidate working to understand early embryo development has won Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland’s 2022 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition final.

15 September 2022

Neighbourhood crime: real or constructed online?

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Neighbourhood crime: real or constructed online?

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ research has found the reporting of minor crimes on community social media pages can make residents feel their neighbourhood is less safe, even when statistics show actual crime is low.

14 September 2022

Study finds social media encourages teen substance-use

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Study finds social media encourages teen substance-use

New research has found adolescents who are active on social media are being exposed to content that could put them at risk of developing drug and alcohol issues.

14 September 2022

Paving the way for hyper-accurate cancer treatments

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Paving the way for hyper-accurate cancer treatments

Radiopharmaceuticals are an emerging medical technology that deliver radiation therapy directly to cancer cells while sparing the rest of the body from the harsh effects of cancer treatment.

13 September 2022

Bullying, harassment and exploitation - all in a day’s work in hospitality

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Bullying, harassment and exploitation - all in a day’s work in hospitality

A University of Queensland study of hospitality workers in Australia has found the industry is rife with sexual harassment, bullying, wage theft and exploitation.

13 September 2022

US enlists Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ to seek new ways to battle melanoma

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US enlists Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ to seek new ways to battle melanoma

Researchers at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland have been awarded international funding to combat an expected escalation of skin cancer cases in US troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

12 September 2022

The laser breakthrough that could make tech even faster

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The laser breakthrough that could make tech even faster

It might not look like much, but this tool could improve the next generation of lasers - and with it, industries from telecommunications to car manufacturing.

12 September 2022

Molecule chip changing the face of modern manufacturing

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Molecule chip changing the face of modern manufacturing

University of Queensland researchers have pioneered a chemical process to manufacture the molecules that are the building blocks for lifesaving medicines, vaccines and energy storage materials.

7 September 2022

Peer coaching aims to rejuvenate devastated arts industry

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Peer coaching aims to rejuvenate devastated arts industry

A free University of Queensland peer coaching program, designed to help rebuild the arts and culture sector in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to go global.

7 September 2022

The power of compost - making waste a climate champion

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The power of compost - making waste a climate champion

A new way of using compost could boost global crop production and deliver huge benefits to the planet, according to a study co-led by Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland.

6 September 2022