A researcher in PPE doing field work with a possum. The possum is looking out from a hollow log.

Environment and sustainability

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Researchers examining bioplastics samples in a lab.

Researchers transforming bioplastics into ‘superstructure’ medical hydrogels

11 November 2026
A flooded road in a forest area
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What you need to know about COP31

9 November 2026
Aerial view of a rural landscape with green agricultural fields, wooded areas, a lake and a small town.

A new way to navigate tough land and water use decisions

4 November 2026
A group of people stand outdoors holding handmade climate protest signs made from cardboard and poster board. Visible messages include “Our House Is on Fire!”, “There is No Planet B,” “System Change Not Climate Change,” “Evidence Over Ignorance!,” and a green sign featuring a melting Earth illustration. The protesters are arranged in a row against a pale sky, with buildings and trees visible in the background. The signs use bold hand-drawn lettering and Earth-themed artwork to advocate for action on climate
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What makes a winning environmental campaign? We studied six decades of activism to find out

29 October 2026
Close-up of a solar panel mounted on an automated production line in a manufacturing facility, with industrial equipment in the foreground and a technician blurred in the background. Bright overhead lighting and blue tones emphasise the high-tech factory environment.

Mapping the green transition of Asia Pacific economies

27 October 2026
Three researchers wearing blue protective lab gowns stand among rows of potted chickpea plants inside a controlled-environment plant research facility.

Turning up the heat on chickpea yield

15 October 2026
Close-up photograph of a red-bellied black snake coiled across pale, weathered wood. The snake has glossy black scales on its back and vivid red coloration along its sides and underside. The image highlights the texture of the scales and the contrast between the dark body and the light wood background.
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Deadly fungi are harming Australia’s wild reptiles. This is how to stop the spread

13 October 2026
a view of a coral reef in green and blue water with a white beach and palm trees behind

From UQ reef science to national action in Fiji

8 October 2026
A top-down view of students examining a planning schematic on a table.

UQ redesigns urban planning degree to meet emerging challenges

1 October 2026
Riparian restoration site beside a creek, showing rows of newly planted native seedlings marked with stakes on a grassy riverbank, with established trees lining the waterway under a blue sky.

Spending on riverbank restoration delivers big returns

29 September 2026