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With over 280 research centres, institutes, hospitals, precincts and other research organisations, Queensland science is delivering leading research.
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.
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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Immune cell 'atlas' will help kids fight life–threatening diseases
Researchers at UQ are developing a comprehensive paediatric immune cell 'atlas' to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life–threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes and lupus. Project lead and Director of the Ian Frazer Centre for Children’s Immunotherapy Research Professor Di Yu will collaborate with the Queensland…
6 Sep 2024
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UQ researchers awarded Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships
Nine University of Queensland researchers have been awarded $2.1 million through the 2024 Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships program.
5 Sep 2024
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Congratulations to Associate Professor @rsuarezsaa who recieved @arc_gov_au funding to research the brain circuit formation in mammals
Congratulations to Associate Professor @rsuarezsaa who recieved @arc_gov_au funding to research the brain circuit formation in mammals to understand early brain formation and manipulate brain wiring. 👏🧠
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Eureka! UniSC insect expert in national science award win - Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science
A University of the Sunshine Coast entomologist helping Queensland children find new insect species in their school grounds to add to a global database is celebrating the project’s win in last night’s 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
5 Sep 2024
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Eureka! QUT researcher wins top science prize
QUT Associate Professor Aaron McFadyen is among the winners of the 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes announced last night. Professor McFadyen received the Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology – having developed software that has revolutionised the way we analyse, assess and access airspace keeping operations safe while improving…
5 Sep 2024
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UQ researchers and educators awarded three Eureka Prizes
Teams of researchers from UQ working on pioneering melanoma imaging and preventing deadly infections, along with a science engagement team, have won prestigious 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
5 Sep 2024
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Capturing PFAS chemicals for better battery technology
Researchers at UQ’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology have made a filter which quickly and cleanly captures per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The filter contains a patented sorbent solution that uses an ion-exchange technique to isolate and remove the PFAS particles as the water passes through it.
4 Sep 2024
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Newly published research using #drone mapping and #AI to count giant clams on the Great Barrier Reef.
Newly published research using #drone mapping and #AI to count giant clams on the Great Barrier Reef. The future of ecological conservation lies in innovative technologies that streamline data collection and analysis. This is the work of @jcu masters student Olivier Decitre.
4 Sep 2024
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Digital map of Australia’s environmental health vulnerabilities
Another step in the creation of a national digital environmental health decision-support platform has been awarded $1.9 million from the Medical Research Future Fund National Critical Research Infrastructure program. Co-lead researcher Dr Aiden Price from QUT’s Centre for Data Science said the funding would support the continued development of the…
3 Sep 2024
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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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Have your say on Queensland’s Biodiversity Strategy
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Public consultation is now open on the proposed Biodiversity Strategy Performance Framework, which will support monitoring, evaluation, reporting and improvement for Queensland’s Biodiversity Conservation Strategy. Consultation closes on 11 September 2024.
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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.