Plugging into pain: ant toxin causes electrical sting

UQ researchers have uncovered the workings of ant venom by measuring electric currents through individual channels in cells to understand how it causes pain.

17 October 2024
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Do the traits we value in a partner predict who we pursue?

UQ research has found the traits people value in a romantic partner can influence their dating choices.

15 October 2024
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High steaks – creating a point of difference for Australian beef

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High steaks – creating a point of difference for Australian beef

Australian beef producers could lead the world by developing ‘flavour profiles’ for premium products similar to those used in the wine industry, according to a leading UQ researcher.

24 August 2023

E-scooters pave the way for a memorable Brisbane tourism experience

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E-scooters pave the way for a memorable Brisbane tourism experience

Rideshare e-scooters have had a positive effect on Brisbane tourism with many visitors finding them more convenient than public transport and cars, according to a report by UQ researchers.

24 August 2023

Students, founders and mentors recognised at UQ Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awards

Students, founders and mentors recognised at UQ Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awards

A social enterprise that trains and employs young data analysts with autism has been recognised at The University of Queensland’s 2023 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awards.

24 August 2023

Student-led dental clinic improves oral health of rural Indigenous community

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Student-led dental clinic improves oral health of rural Indigenous community

A student-led dental clinic in rural Queensland has improved the oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by providing access to culturally appropriate and timely care.

23 August 2023

UQ researchers secure funding to boost health outcomes

UQ researchers secure funding to boost health outcomes

Two researchers from The University of Queensland have secured more than $2.4 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to support research partnerships and improve health outcomes for women and infants.

22 August 2023

Realising a vision for a sustainable agri-food system

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Realising a vision for a sustainable agri-food system

A sustainable future for the entire food supply chain is the ambition of Sudhir Yadav, The University of Queensland’s first Associate Professor of Sustainability.

21 August 2023

Platelets can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain

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Platelets can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain

Pre-clinical trials by University of Queensland researchers have found an injection of a specific blood factor can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain.

17 August 2023

UQ ranks among world’s top universities

UQ ranks among world’s top universities

The University of Queensland has ranked 51 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023, maintaining second position in Australia.

15 August 2023

Tool to track climate progress shows fossil fuel producers come up short

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Tool to track climate progress shows fossil fuel producers come up short

More than half of the world’s top fossil fuel producers will fail to meet climate targets unless they ramp up decarbonisation plans, according to an international team led by The University of Queensland.

15 August 2023

How AI can help turn data into food

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How AI can help turn data into food

Artificial intelligence could hold the key to feeding 10 billion people by 2050 in the face of climate change and rapidly evolving pests and pathogens according to researchers at The University of Queensland.

11 August 2023

Career possibilities on show at UQ’s Gatton Open Day

Career possibilities on show at UQ’s Gatton Open Day

Prospective students can explore careers in agribusiness, agriculture and veterinary sciences at The University of Queensland’s Gatton campus Open Day on Sunday 20 August.

11 August 2023