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 2024The Australian government is urgently deploying 8,000 vaccine doses to Papua New Guinea's health workers – but poor electricity access means there are serious questions over PNG’s broader vaccine roll-out.
19 March 2021Common artificial sweeteners such as saccharine and aspartame could speed up the spread of antibiotic resistance, according to University of Queensland research.
26 February 2021Tissue engineering experts say future biomaterials will need to mimic the human body’s “stretch and squidge” properties.
17 September 2020University of Queensland researchers have developed biosensors that use nanoengineered porous gold which more effectively detect early signs of disease, improving patient outcomes.
25 August 2020Researchers from The University of Queensland are recruiting people living with dementia, along with their carers, to help with a study exploring emerging transport technologies.
5 August 2020Nanoscale microscopy, a tool relied on by scientists tackling tough health challenges, will be more accessible and affordable, thanks to a team of university researchers.
17 September 2019University of Queensland projects investigating the impact of common bathroom products on antibiotic resistance and reducing the use of chemicals in urban water systems have won industry research awards.
16 September 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 landmark research study is close to a breakthrough that would turn hospital waste into a product that can be used in agriculture or water treatment.
6 August 2018A diagnostic technique that can detect tiny molecules signalling the presence of cancer could be on the horizon.
27 June 2017A range of University of Queensland experts is available to comment on issues around the Federal Budget. Journalists can search by topic or name at UQ Experts or contact the following experts.
10 May 2017The University of Queensland is the university of choice for more than half of Queensland’s top performing secondary school students.
21 February 2017Two companies founded on University of Queensland research have won acclaim at the National AusBiotech Conference in Melbourne.
31 October 2016The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering has named a University of Queensland Executive Dean, and a prominent alumnus and adjunct Associate Professor, as Fellows.
28 October 2016The University of Queensland congratulates ResApp Health Limited (ASX:RAP) following the company’s success at the global Talent Unleashed Awards in Sydney last night.
19 August 2016Two out of three Australians will develop skin cancer before turning 70, with research showing the majority of sun damage occurs during childhood and adolescence.
23 July 2016A team of researchers, including The University of Queensland’s Dr Joel Carpenter, has developed echo-less lights that could improve medical imaging inside the body, leading to less-intrusive surgery.
13 October 2015The cough is the single most common reason for a trip to the doctor, placing enormous strain on Australia’s healthcare system, but a new mobile health tool being developed by The University of Queensland could ease pressure on doctors and lower...
22 July 2015Improvements to maternity care, and the quality and safety of GP services will be the focus of a new multi-partner research body, administered by The University of Queensland (UQ)
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