It’s official: UQ research is creating change
The University of Queensland leads Australia in a nationwide assessment of research impact and engagement released today by the Australian Research Council.
29 March 2019UQ standard to bowl over community cricket
The University of Queensland and Cricket Australia are developing a new standard giving community cricket clubs and associations access to high quality, competitively-priced cricket balls.
28 March 2019UQ research rated above world standard in more specialised fields than any other Australian university
Excellence in Research for Australia 2018 has rated UQ above and well above world standard in more specialised fields of research than any other Australian university, across 93 disciplines.
27 March 2019
A discovery about how exercise improves brain function could be harnessed for research into ageing, and boosting learning and memory.
26 March 2019Breakthrough artificial intelligence developed in Queensland could improve insulin dosing for diabetics and transform the way aeroplane engine wear and tear is monitored.
25 March 2019A successful rabbit cull two decades ago has had unforeseen consequences, with a study finding wedge-tailed eagles are now preying on one of Australia’s rarest birds.
19 March 2019Scientists looking at the genetics of Zika virus have found a way to fast-track research which could lead to new vaccines.
19 March 2019Adolescents in developing countries are more likely to make suicide attempts or have suicidal thoughts than those living in high-income countries, a University of Queensland-led study has found.
14 March 2019Australian and US researchers have developed a way to discover elusive cancer-promoting genes, and have already identified one that appears to promote aggressive breast cancers.
8 March 2019Researchers from The University of Queensland will investigate the potential of existing drugs to be repurposed to fight Parkinson’s disease thanks to a new research grant.
7 March 2019An international study has revealed the age at which women experience major reproductive events, such as their first period or giving birth, has changed significantly over time.
6 March 2019Researchers are launching a $9 million study which aims to embed ethics and the law into autonomous defence systems, such as self-driving military vehicles.
1 March 2019University of Queensland researchers trying to pinpoint the mystery killer behind ‘pasture dieback’ find their research is fascinating – but they would much prefer to watch grass grow.
28 February 2019A clinical psychologist who personally experienced ‘mum-shaming’ is leading a study aimed at addressing the effects of self-criticism among new mothers.
27 February 2019Research has shown that international cooperation has been critical in protecting migratory shorebirds in the Asia Pacific, but ongoing challenges exist.
21 February 2019
Researchers are calling for Australia’s system of managing driver retirement for people with dementia to be overhauled.
21 February 2019A ground-breaking agreement has been signed by The University of Queensland and Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC), to undertake joint research and development projects.
20 February 2019University of Queensland research may explain why vitamin D is vital for brain health, and how deficiency leads to disorders including depression and schizophrenia.
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