UQ model predicts tick cases in Queensland pets

For the first time UQ scientists have been able to make a prediction about the severity of upcoming tick seasons to help vet surgeries and pet owners prepare.

26 September 2024
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More student accommodation set for St Lucia

Construction is set to begin on a 1,000-bed student accommodation complex at UQ's St Lucia campus.

25 September 2024
Artist impression of UQ's new student residence complex.

UQ research could explain why some people look similar to their partner

UQ research could explain why some people look similar to their partner

University of Queensland research has found people are more attracted to those who look like them.

6 July 2023

Lasering lava to forecast volcanic eruptions

Lasering lava to forecast volcanic eruptions

University of Queensland researchers have optimised a new technique to help forecast how volcanoes will behave, which could save lives and property around the world.

6 July 2023

UQ and Japan partner to grow global food security and fuel sustainability

UQ and Japan partner to grow global food security and fuel sustainability

The University of Queensland has secured an internationally significant partnership with the Japanese Government that will boost research and innovation around commercial production of sustainable biofuels.

5 July 2023

Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease

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Genetics shed light on causes of intestinal disease

University of Queensland researchers have used genetics to reveal that much of the risk of developing a common and sometimes fatal intestinal disease is inherited.

5 July 2023

UQ academics feature on Indigenous ‘world-changers’ list

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UQ academics feature on Indigenous ‘world-changers’ list

Six University of Queensland staff members are featured on a national NAIDOC Week list of 52 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are changing the world.

4 July 2023

UQ researchers awarded Australian Laureate Fellowships

UQ researchers awarded Australian Laureate Fellowships

Four University of Queensland researchers have been awarded more than $12.8 million through the Australian Research Council (ARC) prestigious Australian Laureate Fellowships.

4 July 2023

Passion project revitalising flagging fruit industry

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Passion project revitalising flagging fruit industry

A new breeding strategy to reboot Australia’s passionfruit industry is being led by researchers at The University of Queensland.

4 July 2023

Rising monkey and pig populations pose human disease risk

Rising monkey and pig populations pose human disease risk

Exploding populations of wild pigs and macaque monkeys in Southeast Asia are threatening native forests and disease outbreaks in livestock and people, according to research led by The University of Queensland.

30 June 2023

New venom discovery from deadly cone snails

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New venom discovery from deadly cone snails

UQ researchers have reared deadly cone snails in a laboratory aquarium for the first time, uncovering a potential treasure trove of new venoms for drug development.

29 June 2023

Vaccine to protect crocodiles and multi-million dollar industry

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Vaccine to protect crocodiles and multi-million dollar industry

A UQ-developed vaccine will protect farmed saltwater crocodiles from West Nile virus, providing economic and biodiversity benefits to northern Australia.

29 June 2023

UQ rises in world university rankings

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UQ rises in world university rankings

The University of Queensland has jumped seven places to be ranked 43 in the world in QS World University Rankings 2024.

28 June 2023