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Mitigating heat stress in heifers to prevent stock losses
A three–year pilot project led by UQ has shown installing shade structures in largely treeless paddocks could increase calf survival rates. Led by Senior UQ Research Fellow Dr Kieren McCosker, the project evaluated the animal impact of feedlot-grade shelters installed close to water points in Mitchell grass-downs country in the…
19 Nov 2024
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Machine learning aids rapid advancement of a high-resolution 3D printing technology
QUT biomedical engineers have developed a new automated method to drastically advance melt electrowriting, a new, high-resolution 3D printing technology used in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The new method enables melt electrowriting (MEW) experimentation in hours, not days.
18 Nov 2024
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QIMR Berghofer research leads to new treatment for potentially deadly Graft-versus-Host Disease QIMR Berghofer geneticist elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences
A discovery by QIMR Berghofer researchers has led to the development and fast-tracked US-FDA approval of a new treatment for chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD), the major cause of serious complications and death in blood cancer patients who receive vital stem cell transplants. Researcher Dr Kelli MacDonald said "I’m incredibly proud…
18 Nov 2024
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New oral drug to calm abdominal pain
UQ researchers have developed a new class of oral painkillers to suppress chronic abdominal pain based on the peptide hormone oxytocin that drives childbirth contractions. Associate Professor Markus Muttenthaler from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience led a team that has changed the chemical structure of oxytocin to make it gut-stable…
18 Nov 2024
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Facebook ads targeting people at risk of harm under scrutiny
A UQ–led study has revealed how alcohol and gambling companies target people with Facebook advertising for addictive products. The UQ-led study found people trying to reduce their alcohol use or gambling or recovering from harm were exposed to significant amounts of advertisements for these products on social media.
18 Nov 2024
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ARC Linkage program boosts diverse projects
QUT researchers are celebrating the awarding of four ARC Linkage grants totalling $1,610,220 and one ARC Linkage and Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities grant of $261,250. The recipient research projects are: Mobile 3D Artefact Digitisation Lab, Weavable thermoelectric textile for body heat management, Advancing digital innovation in the Australian live performance…
15 Nov 2024
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Small vessels underestimated as strike risk to migrating whales
A new study led by Griffith University researchers has found that current risk assessments of vessel strikes on large whales, such as migrating humpback whales, may be underestimating the threat of smaller vessels, particularly from recreational vessels, not represented in Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) data. 93% of recreational vessels in…
15 Nov 2024
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Our researchers are innovating new eDNA techniques to find highly invasive yellow crazy ants.
Our researchers are innovating new eDNA techniques to find highly invasive yellow crazy ants, strengthening Australia’s biosecurity 🧬 eDNA allows us to detect yellow crazy ants in downstream rivers, making locating infestations faster and easier
15 Nov 2024
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Traffic safety start–up gains global traction
A Brisbane–based software start–up formed by Uniquest and using AI to improve road safety has been acquired by Canadian company Transoft Solutions. Advanced Mobility Analytics Group (AMAG) was formed by UQ’s commercialisation arm UniQuest in 2020 to develop intellectual property from UQ, the University of British Columbia and Queensland University…
15 Nov 2024
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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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Threatened Species recovery
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Find out more about the actions we’re taking to protect and recover threatened species and their habitats.
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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.