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A new dust testing methodology developed by University of Queensland researchers offers workers better protection from diseases such as black lung and silicosis.

9 January 2024
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An international project mapping millions of galaxies has provided a ‘tantalising’ insight into the mysteries of dark energy and could reshape our understanding of the history of the Universe, according to a leading ¹ú²ú̽»¨ astrophysicist.

9 January 2024
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A University of Queensland-led study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks.  

4 January 2024
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Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by The University of Queensland.

3 January 2024

Researchers from The University of Queensland have received more than $43 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to address health research challenges from Alzheimer’s disease to youth vaping.

18 December 2023
A young woman in profile with long dark hair falling across her face, holding a vape and a mobile phone.

A ¹ú²ú̽»¨ research project will investigate the online influences behind young people taking up vaping - and develop social media content to support them in quitting.

15 December 2023
Dr Poh Hillock standing outside a sandstone building with trees behind her.

With ATAR scores out this week, school leavers can find out how to get the best from their results with advice from Australia’s University Teacher of the Year.

14 December 2023

Researchers from The University of Queensland have found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) respond well to fertility treatments and have the same birth rate as women without the condition.

13 December 2023
A person in a mask, safety glasses, gloves and hair net shines a light into the mouth of a prone man in pink clothing.

When Dr Lydia See graduated from ¹ú²ú̽»¨ this week she became one of only a handful of qualified special needs dentists in Australia.

13 December 2023
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An ambitious alliance to achieve zero net emissions in Australian agriculture and boost the $70 billion sector has been funded by the Federal Government.

12 December 2023
Li Cunxin AO stands in the Great Court wearing his red and yellow academic dress and cap.

The University of Queensland has recognised renowned ballet dancer and author, Li Cunxin AO, and pioneering chemical engineer, Katherine Hirschfeld AM, with Honorary Doctorates during ¹ú²ú̽»¨â€™s 2023 end-of-year graduations.

12 December 2023
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Dr Bronwyn Herbert is the embodiment of lifelong learning. At the age of 90, the long-time social worker is graduating from The University of Queensland after completing her PhD thesis on the generational impacts of homelessness.

11 December 2023
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Record breaking marine heatwaves will cause devastating mass coral bleaching worldwide in the next few years, according to a University of Queensland coral reef scientist.

8 December 2023

A challenge among three housemates to identify species around their inner-Brisbane home has resulted in an academic research paper, showcasing the rich biodiversity in urban landscapes.  

8 December 2023

Researchers from The University of Queensland’s Frazer Institute have received $350,000 from the Translational Research Institute Australia (TRI) to accelerate medical research ‘from bench to bedside’.

7 December 2023
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Researchers from The University of Queensland have used an advanced imaging technique to predict the recovery of children from a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) with an 87 per cent success rate.

7 December 2023

Online gaming could be the answer to engaging young Queenslanders to help create a legacy for the city from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

6 December 2023
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University of Queensland-led research shows being overweight can impair the body’s antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection but not to the protection offered by vaccination.

4 December 2023
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University of Queensland scientists are leading efforts to explore a water quality trading scheme to improve the state’s waterways.

4 December 2023