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Book reveals secrets of ‘fascinating’ termites

A children’s book which takes readers inside the life of termites, published with the help of a °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ linguist, has received a top literary award.

13 September 2024
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Prescription changes lead to drop in oxycodone use

°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ research has found use of the opioid oxycodone in Australia almost halved after changes to packaging and prescribing practices in 2019.

12 September 2024
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A quantum leap for biology

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A quantum leap for biology

°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

3 September 2024

Reef tourism encourages climate action

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Reef tourism encourages climate action

°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ research has revealed that informing tourists visiting the Great Barrier Reef about climate impact doesn’t negatively affect their experience and can help encourage climate action.

3 September 2024

Gold for °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ Cycle Club star

Gold for °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ Cycle Club star

°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ Cycle Club member Korey Boddington collected a gold medal and a Games record in the C4–C5 1000 metres time trial in his Paralympic Games debut.

2 September 2024

Hall back on the podium as °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ swimmers win Australia's first Paralympic medals in Paris

Hall back on the podium as °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ swimmers win Australia's first Paralympic medals in Paris

°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ Paralympians have had a remarkable weekend in the pool, with swimmers Jack Ireland, Lakeisha Patterson and Brenden Hall claiming silver and bronze medals.

2 September 2024

Technology has helped para athletes compete for decades. But it can also create an unfair advantage

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Technology has helped para athletes compete for decades. But it can also create an unfair advantage

Technology has enabled athletes with disabilities to reach incredible heights but it has also introduced new challenges, particularly in ensuring fairness and equity in competition.

2 September 2024

°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ granted $6 million for two new Centres of Research Excellence

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°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ granted $6 million for two new Centres of Research Excellence

°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ researchers have received two $3 million grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council to accelerate knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, and to improve gynaecological cancer treatment.

30 August 2024

°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ recognised in Life Sciences Queensland Awards

°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ recognised in Life Sciences Queensland Awards

A bioscience startup and a world-leading immunologist at UQ are among the winners in the Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ) GENE Awards.

30 August 2024

Critically acclaimed Australian musician takes up new role at UQ

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Critically acclaimed Australian musician takes up new role at UQ

One of Australia’s leading musicians and educators will join °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ as the Kinnane Professor of Music early next year.

30 August 2024

°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ project sweetens sewers to extend pipe life

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°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ project sweetens sewers to extend pipe life

°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ research has won an international innovation award for successfully tackling odour and corrosion in sewers.

29 August 2024

Emerging °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ researchers secure ARC boost

Emerging °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ researchers secure ARC boost

Researchers from °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ have secured more than $7.2 million through the Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) program to strengthen national research and innovation capacity.

28 August 2024

°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ mid-career researchers top the nation in ARC Future Fellowships scheme

°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ mid-career researchers top the nation in ARC Future Fellowships scheme

Fifteen University of Queensland researchers have been awarded $15.3 million through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships 2024 scheme to drive research and innovation.

28 August 2024