The University of Queensland (UQ) is a prominent public research university located in Brisbane, Australia. Established in 1909, UQ is one of Australia’s leading universities, recognized for its strong research output and wide range of academic disciplines, including science, medicine, engineering, business, and humanities. It operates three main campuses: St Lucia, Herston, and Gatton, with the picturesque St Lucia campus set on a river bend in Brisbane. UQ is a member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of top Australian universities, and is known for its innovation, impactful research, and a vibrant student life that supports a diverse international student population. The university has a strong commitment to producing world-changing research and developing innovations that address global challenges, earning it a high rank in various global university rankings.
University of Queensland researchers used real-time imaging on quail embryos to study heart and neural development, providing potential breakthroughs in understanding congenital defects. Researchers at…
High-intensity interval training enhances cognitive function in older adults for up to five years. Researchers from the University of Queensland have conducted a longitudinal study…
University of Queensland researchers have unveiled how Haemophilus influenzae manipulates immune responses to foster chronic respiratory infections. By deactivating immune defenses, this bacterium avoids detection…
Researchers have discovered the process by which dietary choline crosses the blood-brain barrier. This breakthrough has potential applications in enhancing drug delivery to the brain…
Unveiling sugarcane’s genome, scientists set the stage for innovative breeding and renewable carbon sourcing, heralding a new era in agricultural research and sustainability. Researchers have…
A team of scientists on location with a film crew in the remote Amazon has uncovered a previously undocumented species of giant anaconda. Professor Bryan…
Mutation in E. coli facilitates severe disease by hindering cellulose production, revealing new approaches to fight antibiotic resistance. Queensland researchers have discovered that a mutation…
New research indicates that protecting the world’s oceans from escalating harm due to human activities might be more cost-effective and require less space than previously…
A study reveals that humans can accurately discern chickens’ emotions from their clucks, a finding that could enhance chicken welfare and inform consumer choices. A…
University of Queensland scientists discovered an unexpected biodiversity of 1,150 species in their urban backyard during the 2020 lockdown, challenging perceptions of urban wildlife and…
Researchers have identified the threat posed by greenwashing to achieving a ‘nature-positive’ world, where environmental decline halts, and biodiversity outcomes improve. The concept of nature…
Researchers from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School, in a collaborative global study, have discovered that one in two people will develop a…
An international survey led by the University of Queensland has quantified the cost of a “clear and significant” language barrier encountered by scientists who are…
Scientists now possess a mathematical model that closely mirrors the way the human brain interprets visual data. Researchers have confirmed that human brains are naturally…
New research attributes the cognitive benefits of young blood, exercise, and the longevity hormone klotho to platelets. In a remarkable convergence, scientists have discovered that…
Rising numbers of wild pigs and macaque monkeys in Southeast Asia pose risks to native forests and could lead to disease spread among livestock and…
An injection of a specific blood factor can replicate exercise’s brain benefits, offering potential treatments for age-related cognitive decline. Pre-clinical trials by University of Queensland…
Large national parks significantly boost mammal diversity in nearby unprotected areas, highlighting their importance for conservation strategies in biodiversity-rich regions like Southeast Asia. New research…