a person in orange overalls wearing a helmet stands by small flames among smoking trees

South East Queenslanders living near bushland and green spaces are being encouraged to join a University of Queensland study on the health impacts of bushfire smoke.

12 September 2023
Two people wearing lab coats looking down into a round metal furnace

A custom-built furnace that can heat materials to almost 3000 degrees Celsius has been installed at The University of Queensland to build components for Australia’s burgeoning space industry.

8 September 2023
A woman with blonde hair wearing a green blouse and navy pants standing on a stage

A PhD candidate working on a cheaper and more environmentally sustainable battery has won The University of Queensland’s 2023 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final.

7 September 2023
An illustrated image of a giant bubble of galaxies

An international team of astronomers has discovered a giant ‘bubble’ of galaxies, measuring one billion light-years across, in the nearby Universe.

7 September 2023
a group of people stand in a circle under trees with eyes closed

A program linking sleep science and traditional knowledge is being expanded to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in regional Indigenous communities.

5 September 2023
A closeup image of a hand tipping tablet medication into an open palm. There is a glass of water in the background.

A University of Queensland research collaboration with Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital will look at reducing the risk of harm from medication for inpatients and those leaving hospital to return home.

4 September 2023
A patient lies on a reclining chair in a dental clinic as two student dentists in scrubs treat her.

A student-led dental clinic in rural Queensland has improved the oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by providing access to culturally appropriate and timely care.

23 August 2023
a small plant with two leaves sprouts from a pile of brown soil

A sustainable future for the entire food supply chain is the ambition of Sudhir Yadav, The University of Queensland’s first Associate Professor of Sustainability.

21 August 2023
An image taken from a microscope with two thick bright green & blue lines on a black background.

Pre-clinical trials by University of Queensland researchers have found an injection of a specific blood factor can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain.

17 August 2023
A man looks through tall grassy plant stalks in a room with pink lighting

Artificial intelligence could hold the key to feeding 10 billion people by 2050 in the face of climate change and rapidly evolving pests and pathogens according to researchers at The University of Queensland.

11 August 2023
An elderly man and woman looking over a sheet of paper

Women can competently take over financial decision-making when they perceive a decline in their husband’s cognitive ability but the same can’t be said for men, according to University of Queensland research.

10 August 2023
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Food and beverage manufacturers can apply to share in $20 million to develop their ideas for products and ingredients to grow their business through Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA).

10 August 2023
three people in blue gowns, surgical masks and gloves stand under a bright light looking down

University of Queensland researchers have received a $3.1 million grant for a trial which could revolutionise endometrial cancer treatment.

7 August 2023
A heavily pregnant woman sits cross-legged with her arms protectively around the top and bottom of her belly.

A study led by UQ researchers has found women who have experienced maltreatment, domestic violence or household substance abuse as children have a higher risk of complications during pregnancy.

4 August 2023
An Indigenous woman kisses a baby looking over her shoulder.

A landmark research project will place health workers in Indigenous communities across Queensland to study the long-term wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

1 August 2023