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Quail embryos + a prickly protein = major discovery in birth defects
University of Queensland researchers have revealed how a problematic cell protein causes a birth defect in an embryo, unlocking the potential for future prevention and treatments.
29 April 2026
Research from real kitchens the key to stopping food waste
UQ researchers are investigating how to combat the significant environmental challenge of food waste in the food service industry.
29 April 2026
Online treatment to improve quality of life for remote post-stroke aphasia patients
An online therapy program has shown early promise in improving quality of life for people living with communication disorder aphasia in remote parts of Queensland.
23 April 2026
Meet the UQ hackers fighting to lift the 'world cup of cyber'
Two young hackers from The University of Queensland will take on the planet’s top computing minds when the ‘world cup’ of cybersecurity arrives on the Gold Coast in May.
27 April 2026
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‘Not just an IT issue’: the human threat to cybersecurity
Dr Ivano Bongiovanni from the UQ Cyber Research Centre sat down with UQ News to discuss why cybersecurity should be treated as a shared responsibility and an ongoing conversation, not just an IT issue.
28 April 2026
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14 April 2026
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17 April 2026
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Australia’s longest-running women’s health study achieves 30-year milestone
The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH) has grown into the largest study of its kind in Australia, with plans to expand to ensure the nation’s culturally diverse landscape is represented.
22 April 2026
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Study highlights real experiences of ADHD diagnosis for adult women
Women diagnosed with ADHD as adults are continuing to experience systemic barriers to accessing health services and support, a University of Queensland study has found.
30 March 2026
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