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National clinical trial for Australian-developed MND therapy
An Australian-developed therapy aimed at halting motor neurone disease progression and restoring function will advance to a national Phase 2 clinical trial.
10 November 2026
Feed the children: food provision in early childcare falls short
A major report into Australia’s childcare services has recommended access to nutritionally adequate food be included in national quality standards.
11 November 2026
Researchers transforming bioplastics into ‘superstructure’ medical hydrogels
UQ biomaterials engineers have created a ‘superstructure’ hydrogel that could be an eco-friendly tool used in medical technologies and as a recovery aid for surgical procedures.
11 November 2026
Crystals hint at a volcano’s ability to erupt
University of Queensland researchers have shown tiny crystals are a window to activity inside volcanoes and could provide clues to when they might erupt.
10 November 2026
Analysis
What you need to know about COP31
In Turkiye this week, more than 190 countries will come together to discuss global action on addressing climate change. So what‘s on the table, what’s at stake and what will be Australia’s role?
9 November 2026
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Analysis
Thinking about refinancing your mortgage? Check these 3 things before calling the bank
4 November 2026
Analysis
Australian classrooms are getting a ‘digital detox’ – what does this mean for schools and students?
5 November 2026
A new way to navigate tough land and water use decisions
4 November 2026
Engineering and nanotechnology
Opinion and analysis
Analysis
Sick of being told to ‘just lose weight’? Health promotion shouldn’t come with weight stigma
2 November 2026
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UQ researcher awarded international anti-doping grant
3 November 2026
Outstanding UQ educators recognised for excellence in teaching
3 November 2026
Unpacking wheat’s water use for drought research
3 November 2026
Analysis
What makes a winning environmental campaign? We studied six decades of activism to find out
29 October 2026
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Shaping the future of medicine: UQ Medical School turns 90
The human care provided by doctors will remain at the heart of medicine despite fast-moving technological innovations, including artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Dean of The University of Queensland Medical School.
30 October 2026
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