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Aussie avocado technology to hit Latin America

Agronomy & Food Science

A tissue-culture propagation technology developed at The University of Queensland to grow hundreds of plants from a single cutting is set to bolster avocado production across Latin America to meet growing demand.

Life Sciences - Oct 10

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.

Health - Oct 7

Spider venom heart drug moves to clinical trials

Health

A University of Queensland-led project to develop the first-ever drug to treat heart attack and protect donor hearts will move to human clinical trials, after receiving $17.8 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Physics - Oct 4

UQ to lead quantum evolution with $29m for 10 new projects

The University of Queensland will be at the forefront of developing quantum technologies on a global stage, after securing more than $29 million through the Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy.

Strength in sharing stories and living histories

Social Sciences

A project co-designed by community and University of Queensland researchers has set a benchmark for how school curriculums can reflect Indigenous knowledge.

Campus - Oct 3

Child tube-feeding research wins UQ’s 2024 3MT final

Campus

A PhD candidate whose research aims to address the challenges faced by families of children with temporary feeding tubes has won The University of Queensland's 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final.

Researchers named ATSE Fellows

Two University of Queensland researchers have been named as 2024 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).

Environment - Oct 2

Forecasting Australia’s disaster migration future

A multi-disciplinary University of Queensland project aims to quantify how many Australians will be forced to relocate because of climate change disaster scenarios in the next 25 years.

Health - Oct 11

Boosting quality of life for people with advanced breast cancer

Two hundred people are being recruited for a major study investigating how diet and exercise can help those living with metastatic breast cancer. Led by Professor Marina Reeves from The University of Queensland's Faculty of Medicine , researchers from UQ and Cancer Council Queensland will compare current treatment supports with a 12-month diet and exercise program.

Health - Oct 4

UQ chairs gathering of global flu experts

More than 1,400 experts have visited Brisbane for the world's only scientific meeting dedicated to influenza.

UQ launches plan to boost inclusive research

The University of Queensland (UQ) has launched its inaugural Disability Inclusion Research and Innovation Plan to enhance disability research culture, capabilities, and collaboration across the University.

Environment - Oct 4

Unique building to grow precision plant research at UQ

Environment

A high-tech building with rooms to mimic environments from rainforests to deserts will help Australian plant scientists and industry improve crop productivity and secure future food supplies.

Innovation - Oct 2

STEM program to compete for global title

A University of Queensland STEM education program is one step closer to winning a Science Breakthrough of the Year category in the Falling Walls Global Call 2024 .

Health - Oct 2

Relationship between sleep and pain is not what we think

Health

A University of Queensland study investigating the links between sleep and pain could fundamentally change the way doctors and clinicians treat people with chronic pain.

Pharmacology - Oct 1

Lab-grown spines unlock safer treatment for women with epilepsy

Pharmacology

University of Queensland researchers have made a significant step towards enabling women with epilepsy safer access to a common and highly effective anti-seizure medication.