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Powerful and personal: UQ celebrates NAIDOC Week 2026
Dr (Aunty) Pat Anderson AO has reflected on the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in a powerful and personal address to mark the 50-year anniversary of NAIDOC.
8 July 2026
From birdsong to galaxies: unleashing the potential of citizen science
Everyone could contribute dramatically more to scientific knowledge if given better recognition, administrative support and funding stability; research has found.
7 July 2026
Breakthrough in search for Motor Neurone Disease treatment
University of Queensland researchers have developed a drug that activates a hard-to-target immune receptor — a breakthrough which could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
3 July 2026
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The critical role of interpreters in patient care
Many clinicians think booking an interpreter or using an AI translation app is enough. New UQ research shows why this approach falls short.
6 July 2026
Sunburn could put the future of frogs at risk
Australian research has shown exposure to intense UV radiation for short periods causes catastrophic DNA damage in tadpoles, potentially contributing to the global decline of frog populations.
3 July 2026
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UQ banking on a future for koala diversity
2 July 2026
UQ ranked in global top 40
18 June 2026
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‘Super fungi’ offer greener path to recover critical minerals
A ‘superpowered’ fungus engineered at The University of Queensland could be used to extract critical minerals from toxic mining waste while also helping to remediate sites.
23 June 2026
Researchers offer sweet alternative with ‘healthy’ low-calorie sugars
Soft drinks and foods containing rare natural sugars with fewer calories but a similar taste to table sugar could soon be readily available on supermarket shelves.
17 June 2026
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