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Barramundi swimming in aquaculture tank. Image, MainStream Aquaculture Group.

Computer simulations are key to bringing aquaculture into line with genetic advances being made in land-based agriculture, according to a University of Queensland researcher.

12 July 2023
The asp caterpillar on a green leaf. Image, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­

Researchers at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland have discovered the venom of a notorious caterpillar has a surprising ancestry and could be key to the delivery of lifesaving drugs.

11 July 2023
A man looking aggressive and threatening stands before a woman at a medical reception desk.

University of Queensland research has found verbal and physical abuse of medical receptionists by patients is rife, and causing lasting harm.

7 July 2023
A forest of tall gum trees

Research conducted by Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland revealed that Queensland native forestry, including timber harvesting, could actually help conserve biodiversity and mitigate climate risks.

7 July 2023
Unidentified patient sitting in chair while undergoing kidney dialysis. Image, Adobe

A major clinical trial has found a simple change to world practice for kidney transplants could deliver real benefits for recipients and reduce their need for dialysis by 25 per cent.

7 July 2023

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

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ 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
a person in a blue shirt clutches their abdomen which is highlighted with a red light

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
Colourful text on a black background that reads - 50+ Indigenous people changing the world.

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

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
Two hands, each holding half a passionfruit. One half has the pulp facing the camera

A new breeding strategy to reboot Australia’s passionfruit industry is being led by researchers at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland.

4 July 2023

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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland.

30 June 2023
An image from a microscope showing four orange coloured cone-shaped snail shells, each measuring around 1.5mm.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ 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
A saltwater crocodile resting on a river bank, it's scales blending into the surrounding environment

A Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­-developed vaccine will protect farmed saltwater crocodiles from West Nile virus, providing economic and biodiversity benefits to northern Australia.

29 June 2023
Students walking on the grass in the Great Court

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland has jumped seven places to be ranked 43 in the world in QS World University Rankings 2024.

28 June 2023
A researcher recording data

A $13.7 million project to unlock digital health data on debilitating diseases could reduce hospitalisations, tackle complications and cut health costs.

28 June 2023
a person with black hair wearing a yellow top and pale blue headphones sits at a desk with a laptop and open books

University of Queensland research into the impact of listening to music while studying has been so positive it is now a practical short course offered to all undergraduate students.

28 June 2023

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland’s vision for a sustainable future will be at the centre of an international conversation as Brisbane hosts the 2023 World Mining Congress this week.

27 June 2023
a close up of fingers holding an onion-shaped brown ball with roots growing from it

Promoting the cultivation and use of a nutritious and tasty native plant tuber is the aim of a research project at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ of Queensland.

27 June 2023