A microscopic view of bacteria cells

Researchers from The University of Queensland have identified how a common bacterium is able to manipulate the human immune system during respiratory infections and cause persistent illness.

12 July 2024
A new coloured ESA/Hubble image of Omega Centauri showing location of black hole. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, M. Häberle (MPIA)

A massive black hole – about 20,000 times the size of the sun – has been confirmed as the closest to our solar system by an international study involving UQ researchers.

11 July 2024
a group of six people stand in a corridor with their arms around each other

Starting tertiary study can be daunting but three sets of Indigenous twins are chasing their dreams at UQ, inspired by programs they joined while at high school.

11 July 2024
An AI generated image of a graduation cap against a spacey background overlaid with computer 3D points.

UQ researchers are playing a key role in the education sector’s response to the new learning environment of ChatGPT and other generative AI language programs.

11 July 2024
Two people stand next to a person walking on a treadmill

A longitudinal study by UQ researchers has found high-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in older adults for up to 5 years.

10 July 2024
A close up image of a slide showing tiny rectangles, held up by the gloved hand of a researcher who is out of focus.

University of Queensland researchers have designed a device that uses a simple blood test to detect early stage lung cancer.

9 July 2024
Two hands clasped over a walking stick

University of Queensland researchers have unlocked crucial molecular secrets of ageing in cells, potentially paving the way to improve quality of life as people age.

8 July 2024
An aerial photo of a pod of whales in dark blue water, with part of a rainbow visible.

UQ-led research has found migrating humpback whales off Australia’s east coast became less stressed over the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 July 2024

 A new training Centre led by The University of Queensland is partnering with industry to tackle the global crisis of antimicrobial-resistant infections, which affect humans, animals and the environment.

5 July 2024
A pile of cracked macamadmias

Future-proofing the burgeoning macadamia industry is the focus of a long-term breeding program led by researchers at The University of Queensland.

2 July 2024
An orange xray-like image of an embryo on a black background

Researchers at UQ have for the first time captured images and video in real time of early embryonic development to understand more about congenital birth defects.

1 July 2024
Two people on a dock collecting water samples with a boat and brown river behind them.

A unique method of monitoring river health has uncovered an army of tiny organisms fighting to protect the Brisbane River.

28 June 2024
a person peers through a round device at the back of the shoulder of another person with grey hair

A UQ-led project will test a combination of technologies to improve the early detection of potentially fatal skin cancers in patients in regional and rural Australia.

24 June 2024

UQ top of Nature rankings The University of Queensland is the highest-ranked Australian university in the prestigious 2024 Nature Index of Research Leaders.

21 June 2024
A woman sits at an open doorway with her back to the camera. She is facing a garden with a green lawn, trees and wooden chairs.

A UQ-led study has found a link between exposure to gardens and a lower risk of being diagnosed with obesity-related cancer.

21 June 2024