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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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News from Queensland universities and research organisations.
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Coffee during pregnancy safe for baby's brain development
A University of Queensland-led study has failed to find any strong links between drinking coffee during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental difficulties in children, but researchers are advising expectant mothers to continue following medical guidelines of caffeine consumption.
10 Oct 2024
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Aussie avocado technology to hit Latin America
A tissue–culture propagation technology developed at UQ to grow hundreds of plants from a single cutting is set to bolster avocado production across Latin America. UQ’s Dr Chris O’Brien said the technology would speed up the production of 4 key avocado rootstocks in the region.
9 Oct 2024
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CQUniversity is a world top 600 institutions (out of over 2,000 eligible universities) 👏🎓
CQUniversity is a world top 600 institutions (out of over 2,000 eligible universities) 👏🎓 The University is proud to have maintained its overall @timeshighered World University Ranking of 501-600 in the 2025 rankings release, out today.
9 Oct 2024
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It's that time again... The prestigious @timeshighered World University Rankings are out for 2025 and we've solidified our reputation as a leading institution!
It's that time again... The prestigious @timeshighered World University Rankings are out for 2025 and we've solidified our reputation as a leading institution in the 351-400 band.! @UniSQVC
9 Oct 2024
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Advancing our understanding of suicide and suicide prevention 💛 Thanks to @Qld_MHC, we've received funding for two projects.
Two University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) projects that will advance our understanding of suicide and suicide prevention have been awarded Queensland Mental Health Commission funding. Associate Professor Annette Brömdal and their research team received $100,000 to investigate the impact of access to gender-affirming healthcare on suicide prevention.
9 Oct 2024
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1.5 million Australians suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and 1 in 7 adults over 50 will be affected.
1.5 million Australians suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and 1 in 7 adults over 50 will be affected. Learn how Bond researchers are using stem cell therapy in a quest to reverse vision loss
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Deadly human-wildlife conflict lies at centre of Zimbabwe lake and an embattled economy
Dangers of living by predator-infested lake highlighted in new publication. A Griffith University researcher has shed light on the tragic and often overlooked human-wildlife conflicts surrounding a vast, picturesque lake that supports the livelihoods of villagers in a remote Zimbabwe region.
9 Oct 2024
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700 million plastic bottles: we worked out how much microplastic is in Queensland’s Moreton Bay
When it rains heavily, plastic waste is washed off our streets into rivers, flowing out to the ocean. Most plastic is trapped in estuaries and coastal ecosystems, with a small fraction ending up offshore in the high seas. In the coastal ocean, waves and tides break down plastic waste into…
8 Oct 2024
University of Queensland
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Ocean protection accounts for 10% of fish in the world’s coral reefs – but we could save so much more
Ocean fish populations have fallen dramatically in the past half-century, and climate change is expected to make the problem worse. Governments have designated “marine protected areas”, where human activity is constrained to protect ocean life. Our new study of nearly 2,600 tropical coral reefs around the world is the first…
8 Oct 2024
James Cook University
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Quantum and Advanced Technology 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.