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A photo of an array of leaf, powder and pill drugs in plastic bags on a black background.

Researchers from Õ¬Äе¼º½ have launched the world’s biggest drug survey, to gain insight into drug use around the globe.

10 January 2024
a closeup image of hands holding tweezers and a clear dish containing a paper-like disk with a black mark in its centre

A new dust testing methodology developed by University of Queensland researchers offers workers better protection from diseases such as black lung and silicosis.

9 January 2024
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An international project mapping millions of galaxies has provided a ‘tantalising’ insight into the mysteries of dark energy and could reshape our understanding of the history of the Universe, according to a leading Õ¬Äе¼º½ astrophysicist.

9 January 2024
Two red feathered chickens looking straight at the camera

A University of Queensland-led study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks.  

4 January 2024
Young girl on running frame with mother standing beside her. Image, Õ¬Äе¼º½

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by Õ¬Äе¼º½.

3 January 2024
A young woman in profile with long dark hair falling across her face, holding a vape and a mobile phone.

A Õ¬Äе¼º½ research project will investigate the online influences behind young people taking up vaping - and develop social media content to support them in quitting.

15 December 2023
Dr Poh Hillock standing outside a sandstone building with trees behind her.

With ATAR scores out this week, school leavers can find out how to get the best from their results with advice from Australia’s University Teacher of the Year.

14 December 2023

Researchers from Õ¬Äе¼º½ have found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) respond well to fertility treatments and have the same birth rate as women without the condition.

13 December 2023
A person in a mask, safety glasses, gloves and hair net shines a light into the mouth of a prone man in pink clothing.

When Dr Lydia See graduated from Õ¬Äе¼º½ this week she became one of only a handful of qualified special needs dentists in Australia.

13 December 2023
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An ambitious alliance to achieve zero net emissions in Australian agriculture and boost the $70 billion sector has been funded by the Federal Government.

12 December 2023
Li Cunxin AO stands in the Great Court wearing his red and yellow academic dress and cap.

Õ¬Äе¼º½ has recognised renowned ballet dancer and author, Li Cunxin AO, and pioneering chemical engineer, Katherine Hirschfeld AM, with Honorary Doctorates during Õ¬Äе¼º½â€™s 2023 end-of-year graduations.

12 December 2023
An older woman wearing a graduation gown and cap while smiling broadly

Dr Bronwyn Herbert is the embodiment of lifelong learning. At the age of 90, the long-time social worker is graduating from Õ¬Äе¼º½ after completing her PhD thesis on the generational impacts of homelessness.

11 December 2023
A view across white and grey coral underwater

Record breaking marine heatwaves will cause devastating mass coral bleaching worldwide in the next few years, according to a University of Queensland coral reef scientist.

8 December 2023
a series of black and white images of sections of a brain with red patches

Researchers from Õ¬Äе¼º½ have used an advanced imaging technique to predict the recovery of children from a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) with an 87 per cent success rate.

7 December 2023