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Australia tracking a decade behind 2050 net zero target

Independent analysis of Australia’s path to net zero has found progress is being made, but transitioning to renewable energy and cleaner industry and transport needs to happen much faster to reach the 2050 target.
12 December 2025
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Research proves life-saving frozen blood platelets safe to use

Research has proven frozen blood platelets are safe and effective to use on critically injured patients – a breakthrough dramatically extending their shelf life for transfusions from one week to two years.
9 December 2025
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UQ scientific excellence reaches the global pipeline in landmark deal

One of the world’s leading healthcare companies has completed its acquisition of the biopharmaceutical company commercialising UQ's Molecular Clamp technology.
8 December 2025
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All paths can lead to agriculture

There’s no single road into agriculture. For some, it’s a career passed down through generations. For others, it’s a path they discover later, drawn in by the science, a desire for sustainability or a chance to make a real difference.
12 December 2025
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Walking exoskeleton trial keeps people with MND moving

Researchers at the University of Queensland are using wearable robotic exoskeletons to help people with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) walk further, faster and with more confidence.
10 December 2025

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‘They ‘get’ me and I ‘get’ them’: why goalball means so much to those who play it

UQ student Sidney Whipp’s story of discovering and thriving in goalball after experiencing isolation and exclusion as a child is a powerful example of how sport can change lives.
10 December 2025

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