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Why medium-sized animals are better built for speed

Researchers have taken a giant step towards solving the mystery of why intermediately sized animals are the fastest.

19 December 2024
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Study finds fluoride in water does not affect brain development

A University of Queensland study has found no link between exposure to water fluoridation as a young child and negative cognitive development.

19 December 2024
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Critically acclaimed Australian musician takes up new role at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­

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Critically acclaimed Australian musician takes up new role at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­

One of Australia’s leading musicians and educators will join Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ as the Kinnane Professor of Music early next year.

30 August 2024

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ project sweetens sewers to extend pipe life

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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ project sweetens sewers to extend pipe life

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ research has won an international innovation award for successfully tackling odour and corrosion in sewers.

29 August 2024

Emerging Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers secure ARC boost

Emerging Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers secure ARC boost

Researchers from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland have secured more than $7.2 million through the Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) program to strengthen national research and innovation capacity.

28 August 2024

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ mid-career researchers top the nation in ARC Future Fellowships scheme

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ mid-career researchers top the nation in ARC Future Fellowships scheme

Fifteen University of Queensland researchers have been awarded $15.3 million through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships 2024 scheme to drive research and innovation.

28 August 2024

Helping elite athletes adjust to life away from the spotlight

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Helping elite athletes adjust to life away from the spotlight

University of Queensland research is supporting elite athletes to adjust to life after retiring from sport.

27 August 2024

Trial to improve IV treatment for hospitalised babies

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Trial to improve IV treatment for hospitalised babies

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is leading a trial across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast focusing on improving the delivery of life-saving treatments for hospitalised babies.

26 August 2024

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ celebrates entrepreneurial excellence

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ celebrates entrepreneurial excellence

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland has honoured its most innovative students and entrepreneurs with awards to coincide with World Entrepreneurs Day.

26 August 2024

Transitioning the world’s biggest companies to net zero

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Transitioning the world’s biggest companies to net zero

A new $60-million Biosustainability Hub at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ will use synthetic biology to help the world’s biggest businesses transition to net zero.

26 August 2024

Merle Thornton's legacy continues at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­

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Merle Thornton's legacy continues at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­

The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ community is remembering the achievements of activist, academic and author, Adjunct Associate Professor Merle Thornton AM.

23 August 2024

The changes to cell DNA that could revolutionise disease prevention

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The changes to cell DNA that could revolutionise disease prevention

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers have discovered a mechanism in DNA that regulates how disease-causing mutations are inherited.

22 August 2024

Potential new treatment pathway for bladder cancer

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Potential new treatment pathway for bladder cancer

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ research could lead to a more effective immunotherapy treatment against bladder cancer.

21 August 2024