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Shaping the future of medicine: UQ Medical School turns 90

The human care provided by doctors will remain at the heart of medicine despite fast-moving technological innovations, including artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Dean of The University of Queensland Medical School.q

30 October 2026

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Analysis

We need to be better at improving healthcare, and AI can help

Australia is missing an opportunity in how to improve data-driven healthcare. Every time a patient accesses a hospital, GP clinic, or any part of the health system, data is generated. This data is stored away and accessed by only a few healthcare professionals for individual care. This is entirely appropriate and is the cornerstone of our healthcare system.

2 November 2026

Professor Xiwang Zhang with the membrane technology.

Supercharged 'molecule highway' could transform industrial processing

New membrane technology delivering faster and more precise molecule separation could improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy-intensive industrial processes – from purifying chemicals and recovering valuable resources to producing sustainable fuels.

30 October 2026

Dr James Heffernan and Dr Lars Puiman at the UQ Biosustainability Hub.

Fishmeal alternative aims to protect marine wildlife from overfishing

Technology that transforms organic waste into animal feed could help ease an overreliance on fishmeal in aquaculture.

28 October 2026

Dr Christian Kudisonga and Dr Michael Heitzmann look up at the cameria while working on the custom-built furnace in a lab at UQ.

UQ to support development of mobile launcher for high-speed flight R&D

The University of Queensland’s advanced engineering expertise will assist a Queensland Government-funded consortium to develop a mobile launch capability for high-speed flight research, development and testing in the state.

2 November 2026