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World’s burden of mental disorders doubled since 1990
Mental disorders are now the leading cause of disability globally, overtaking cancer and cardiovascular disease, new research has found.
22 May 2026
Bigger, tastier and longer lasting passionfruit in the pipeline
New and improved varieties of passionfruit developed by UQ could be available to commercial growers as soon as next year.
21 May 2026
Why some anti-vaping campaigns miss the mark
Vaping education campaigns in Australia may be missing key opportunities to support behaviour change, University of Queensland research has found.
21 May 2026
Bold goal to boost Australia’s Indigenous medical workforce
The University of Queensland has committed to doubling the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students by 2030.
20 May 2026
The UQ degree helping to address veterinary workforce shortages
A UQ initiated degree is helping alleviate the strain on Australia’s busy veterinary clinics, but academics say industry reform is needed to solve the workforce crisis.
15 May 2026
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Greece gifts Olympia to Australia for the 2032 Games
The Hellenic Republic has made the historic decision to loan Australia priceless artefacts illustrating the ancient Olympics for the 2032 Games.
20 May 2026
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The UQ lab where research becomes a creative experience
The moments before the Big Bang and the emergence of galaxies, stars and life itself are reimagined in an immersive musical and visual performance, staged inside a darkened cathedral.
5 May 2026
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