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(Aunty) Pat Anderson AO stands before a grey backdrop with her arms folded.

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
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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
Man's hand holding a drug vial labelled R8Y up to the camera.

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
An older man sitting across from a doctor in a medical clinic with a woman sitting beside him.
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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
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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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‘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
Dr Axayacatl Gonzalez pouring white sugar crystals from one hand to the other.

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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