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Data centres: the new heavy industries
Professor Flavio Menezes discusses why governments around the world are competing fiercely to attract data centres, while local communities increasingly question whether the benefits justify the costs.
3 August 2026
UQ among finalists in 2026 Eureka Prizes
Three UQ finalists have been announced in the 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes celebrating excellence in research and innovation, leadership, science engagement and school science.
30 July 2026
Muscle radar unlocks potential for future robotic limbs
New non-invasive sensors that measure muscle forces have been developed by University of Queensland researchers, unlocking new possibilities for wearable robotic mobility devices.
30 July 2026
Floating wind turbines could cut the cost of renewable energy
Ocean engineers at UQ have overhauled floating wind turbine design in a bid to secure easier access to cheaper energy from strong offshore winds.
30 July 2026
The lightbulb moment behind a potential antiviral breakthrough
An unexpected observation by a University of Queensland researcher could lead to a new treatment for deadly infectious diseases including COVID 19, pneumonia in infants and children, or viral infections caused by Ebola and hantavirus.
29 July 2026
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Kennedy strikes relay gold, Koenen secures bronze
3 August 2026
The Great Barrier Reef has a microbiome too
23 July 2026
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A nomad’s journey: from Mongolia to a Masters at UQ
When Myadagmaa Mishigdorj graduated from UQ this week, she realised a dream that began on the remote western plains of Mongolia.
17 July 2026
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