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Queensland Science making a difference
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Queensland Science is addressing some of the biggest challenges the world faces—the health of our communities, and environments; the quality and quantity of food available; abundant clean energy; and sustainable economies.
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Two in five scientists in our survey reported harassment and intimidation.
In our global study of more than 2,000 scientists across six areas of science, two-fifths (41%) of respondents had, as a result of their work, been harassed or intimidated at least once over a five-year period. Intimidation efforts included online abuse, physical threats, and threats to budgets or employment.
20 Feb 2025
Griffith University
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Centre to forge new path in mental health
A new research centre that will invest up to $1 million in funding every year to improve the mental health of northern Australians and beyond has been launched at JCU. The three broad research themes of the Margaret Roderick Centre for Mental Health Research: severe mental illness diagnosis, treatment, and…
20 Feb 2025
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Cardboard panels offer lightweight, sustainable solution for temporary housing
Temporary housing for people displaced by natural disasters could become cheaper, lighter and more sustainable with innovative new timber–cardboard construction panels developed by UQ researchers. The timber-cardboard web-core sandwich (TCWS) panels consist of thin timber facings separated by cardboard studs and air pockets.
19 Feb 2025
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UQ to lead Australian clinical trial of next–gen ovarian cancer screening test
Clinical trials of a simple and accurate blood test to detect early–stage ovarian cancer – key to boosting survival rates – will begin at UQ this year. Researchers will confirm the performance of UQ’s test for ovarian cancer in the general population as a screening tool for the disease, dubbed…
19 Feb 2025
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Heatwave mortality studies reveal climate change impacts and risk for cities
Mortality rates during heatwaves have been put in the spotlight with research from The University of Queensland showing a 20 per cent increase in heatwave–related deaths due to human–induced climate change. Another UQ study has also revealed people living in cities are at a higher risk of dying from heatwaves…
18 Feb 2025
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UQ copper processing start–up to help unlock global resources
Inaccessible supplies of an element crucial to powering a clean–energy future are set to be unlocked with technology developed by UQ. The technology, commercialised through new start-up company Banksia Minerals Processing (BMP), is a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly way to extract copper from previously unviable low-quality resources.
17 Feb 2025
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Study reveals rainforest tree tactics for different climates
A University of Queensland-led team has completed one of the most comprehensive surveys of Australia’s subtropical rainforests to document how climate dictates what species thrive in different locations. PhD candidate Julian Radford-Smith spent 2 years collecting data on more than 25,000 trees between Gladstone in Queensland and Ballina in New…
17 Feb 2025
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Biomedicine shows the way to future food crops
UQ researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop improvement. Professor Bernard Carroll from UQ’s School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences said nanoparticle technology could help fine-tune plant genes to increase crop yield and improve food quality.
14 Feb 2025
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Cigarette butts combat heavy metals
Environmentally hazardous cigarette butts may ironically hold the answer to cleansing Australia’s waterways of major metal contaminants, according to a new James Cook University-led study. Dr Elsa Antunes and her team found that char created from thermally decomposing cigarette butts in an oxygen-free chamber removed some about 53 per cent of…
13 Feb 2025
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Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy grant recipients
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$53 million in grants for innovative projects and scholarships are awarded under the Quantum and Advanced Technology Strategy.
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2024 National Science Week
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It's nearly time! Join in the science events as part of National Science Week this year.
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Future Queensland Science Strategy launched
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The Future Queensland Science Strategy 2024–2029 outlines Queensland’s vision to be world leading in translating science for economic impact and social and environmental outcomes.
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Queensland Decarbonisation Hub launched
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The Queensland Decarbonisation Hub is a network of industrial, research and policy experts focused on the social, economic and environmental dimensions of decarbonising the state.
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Queensland–Bavaria Collaborative Research Program applications open
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The new Queensland-Bavaria Collaborative Research Program has opened for applications with two categories: Seed Grants and Development Grants.
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Queensland quantum and advanced technologies
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Queensland is at the forefront of quantum and advanced technology research in Australia. The Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy harnesses Queensland’s expertise in quantum technologies.
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Queensland excels in infectious disease research
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The Queensland Infectious Disease Research Capabilities statement presents comprehensive information on how Queensland’s research community excel in infectious disease research.
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New Queensland Cancer Centre to be built
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A new world class stand-alone Queensland Cancer Centre is to be built within the Herston Health Precinct. It will be the only cancer care service in Australia offering the full spectrum of cancer services in…
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$80m vaccine manufacturing facility to be built in Brisbane
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The Translational Manufacturing@TRI facility equipped to scale up to full production to support late-stage clinical trials of promising drugs and vaccines is to be built next to the Translational Research Institute with $60m funding from…
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Strategic Visualisation Tool
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Explore our strategic visualisation tool to understand Queensland’s research strengths and capabilities in seven emerging industries…
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Traditional knowledge and biodiscovery resources
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Resources have been created to support biodiscovery entities and First Nations peoples understand and comply with the traditional knowledge obligation under the Biodiscovery Act 2004.