Biorobotics reveal the secret lives of bugs and bees

Technology that combines infrared lighting, robotics and a retroreflective marker is allowing scientists to follow and film insects as they fly in their natural environment.

5 December 2024
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Study exposes link between genetic risk of depression and heart disease in women

Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, UQ researchers have found.

5 December 2024
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ARC helps strengthen Indigenous health outcomes

ARC helps strengthen Indigenous health outcomes

A University of Queensland researcher has received $149,000 through the Australian Research Council Discovery Indigenous scheme to improve health outcomes for Indigenous women and babies.

30 September 2024

UQ model predicts tick cases in Queensland pets

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UQ model predicts tick cases in Queensland pets

For the first time UQ scientists have been able to make a prediction about the severity of upcoming tick seasons to help vet surgeries and pet owners prepare.

26 September 2024

More student accommodation set for St Lucia

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More student accommodation set for St Lucia

Construction is set to begin on a 1,000-bed student accommodation complex at UQ's St Lucia campus.

25 September 2024

UQ alum Matisse Reed named Queensland’s 2025 Rhodes Scholar

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UQ alum Matisse Reed named Queensland’s 2025 Rhodes Scholar

UQ law alum Matisse Reed has been announced as Queensland's 2025 Rhodes Scholar.

25 September 2024

Lighting a path to the future of vertical farming

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Lighting a path to the future of vertical farming

Technology and improved plant science are the keys to indoor farming contributing to global food needs, according to UQ’s Professor of Protected Cropping.

25 September 2024

Indigenous-led research centre opens at UQ

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Indigenous-led research centre opens at UQ

The first Indigenous-led Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence, based at UQ, will work toward better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

23 September 2024

UQ student completes PhD against the odds

UQ student completes PhD against the odds

Completing a PhD is no easy feat, but throw in significant health challenges and that makes the academic achievements of one UQ graduate even more remarkable.

19 September 2024

Science backs traditional knowledge of Kakadu plum health benefits

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Science backs traditional knowledge of Kakadu plum health benefits

UQ research has confirmed antioxidant properties in an Australian bushfood used by Indigenous people for generations.

18 September 2024

MRFF backs UQ epilepsy research

MRFF backs UQ epilepsy research

UQ researchers have received $4.1 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to advance their research into epilepsy treatments made from spider venom proteins.

17 September 2024

New screening tool to help stroke survivors

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New screening tool to help stroke survivors

UQ researchers have developed a fast cognitive screening tool that can detect often-missed rehabilitation needs for people who have experienced a stroke.

17 September 2024

Book reveals secrets of ‘fascinating’ termites

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Book reveals secrets of ‘fascinating’ termites

A children’s book which takes readers inside the life of termites, published with the help of a UQ linguist, has received a top literary award.

13 September 2024