Through an exhibition, book and digital archive, UQ architects not only engaged with the community, but also convinced local firms to share their records publicly, and inspired the state government to consider establishing a heritage working party.
UQ researchers are applying a formula that measures the global burden of mental disorders – and it can be applied anywhere to compare any medical condition.
From big things, little things grow – in outer space, anyway! UQ is part of a multi-institutional team that is pioneering new discoveries in astrophysics research, finding double the number of supermassive black holes than previously thought, and paving the way for future discoveries in the discipline.
In this era of ‘alternative facts’ and ‘fake news’, political scientist Professor Katharine Gelber is working to inform public debate and policymaking with research and evidence that should, importantly, fill in the gaps and gaping voids that sound bites and headlines are unable to fill.
An almost-forgotten tapestry commissioned for the Sydney Opera House during its construction was finally displayed in its intended location 60 years later, thanks to UQ School of Architecture’s Associate Professor Antony Moulis’s dedicated 10-year research quest.
Vulnerable tenants now have improved housing outcomes thanks to UQ social scientists’ instrumental role in positively reforming Queensland policy on social housing for people with complex needs.
Skin cancer research at UQ is leading the charge to improve early detection and diagnosis, with several breakthroughs so far helping to improve treatment possibilities that will eventually save the lives of millions worldwide.
UQ researcher Professor Gillian Whitehouse’s extensive research into gender and employment equity issues has contributed to new legislation with wide-reaching changes for Queensland employees, including those affected by domestic and family violence.
UQ scientists are taking giant leaps in hypersonic flight research. And while travelling between Sydney and London in two hours may be off in the horizon, rumblings about UQ’s plans for small satellite launches using scramjet engines are being felt across the globe.