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University of Queensland researchers are testing a sustainable antimicrobial coating to help prevent healthcare associated infections

Antimicrobial coating trial to fight hospital infections

An antimicrobial coating for hospital surfaces and equipment could prevent healthcare-associated infections such as ‘golden staph,’ which cost Australia’s health system $1 billion every year.

24 September 2026

A wooden walkway with railings leading into a rainforest.

Public trust crucial for ecotourism in Australia’s protected areas

Australians are open to tourism development within national parks and World Heritage sites if it is responsible, low-impact and transparent, UQ research has found.

24 September 2026

A hand against a black background grasping some white sand and letting it slip though the fingers.

UQ researchers lead global push to make world’s most used material responsible

UQ researchers and global sustainability advocates are pushing for 'long overdue' standards for the world's most traded solids, and they want more companies to join their coalition.

23 September 2026

A doctor with a clipboard and stethoscope on her lap, talking to a couple seated on a lounge.

Reducing the emotional toll of fertility treatment

An Australian-first support website has been launched to address the emotional and mental health toll of undergoing fertility treatments.

22 September 2026

A mosquito biting human skin in close-up.

Vaccine platform receives funding to help protect against emerging mosquito-borne disease threats

A homegrown vaccine platform demonstrated in animals could soon become a ‘plug-and-play’ system to rapidly adapt to future mosquito-borne disease threats in humans.

21 September 2026

Mid-shot primary school aged student in pin striped uniform using a large abacus in a classroom.

Analysis

Why do politicians often want to change the school curriculum? What happens when you do?

24 September 2026

Digital illustration of a glowing blue globe surrounded by floating data dashboards, graphs and technology icons, representing global data and digital connectivity.

Analysis

Calls for global regulation of AI are growing. What exactly could it look like?

23 September 2026

Two researchers stand in a green crop field holding plant samples. One person holds an uprooted plant showing its roots, while the other holds a handful of soil. Rolling farmland, trees and a blue sky with scattered clouds are visible in the background.

Breeding for better rotations opens a new frontier in farming systems

17 September 2026

A whale shark swims through clear blue ocean water with its mouth open, filtering plankton. Sunlight streams down from above, illuminating the shark’s distinctive pattern of white spots and stripes while columns of bubbles rise in the background

Sharks on the move expose the need for international conservation efforts

16 September 2026

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