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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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Queensland science in the news
News from Queensland universities and research organisations.
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Ocean climate solutions outpacing outdated policies
Researchers are warning that scientists, funders, and policymakers must act in concert to ensure responsible decision making and deployment of novel ocean-based climate interventions.
1 Aug 2025
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cGMP manufacturing facility's new name.
Translational Research Institute, Australia - a ‘bench to bedside’ facility, combining clinical and translational research to improve human health.
30 Jul 2025
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New remote-sensing system maps Antarctica’s unique vegetation in fine detail
QUT researchers have developed an advanced remote sensing method for accurately detecting and mapping Antarctica’s delicate moss and lichen growth, the mainstays of the continent’s fragile ecosystems.
29 Jul 2025
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Read about TRI, Boggo Road Innovation Precinct
Read about TRI, Boggo Road Innovation Precinct, our CEO Prof Maher Gandhi, his vision for translating research, and our on-demand cGMP manufacturing facility.
28 Jul 2025
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ICYMI: There's big news for #UQ's Molecular Clamp technology.
UQ licensed the technology to Vicebio to progress the Molecular Clamp towards clinical trials and commercialisation. UQ will continue to use the technology for pandemic preparedness research in collaboration with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).
24 Jul 2025
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Genome Tracker, part of the Australian Reference Genome Atlas, is now live.
Genome Tracker - helping researchers map genomic coverage across Australia’s biodiversity.
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New technology shows promise for accelerating healing and managing pain in dentistry
Cutting-edge dental technology may accelerate healing after procedures by promoting cellular health through light therapy. New Griffith University
17 Jul 2025
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QIMR Berghofer scientists unlock ancient cellular wisdom of brain stem cells, offering hope for brain cancer and degenerative disease
What makes this new research so foundational is the discovery of how brain stem cells shift between different depths of rest - akin to moving from deep sleep to light sleep - before becoming active again. For the first time, scientists have mapped how these cells transition between these states…
15 Jul 2025
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New ultrasound imaging to map drug delivery into the brain
A new device combining ultrasound and advanced imaging to provide crucial information for the safe delivery of drugs into the brain has been developed by University of Queensland researchers.
11 Jul 2025
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Now open: 2025 Women in STEM Prize
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Nominate yourself or a colleague by Friday 8 August and celebrate the extraordinary women in Queensland’s STEM fields.
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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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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.