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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.q

30 October 2026

Professor Xiwang Zhang with the membrane technology.

Supercharged 'molecule highway' could transform industrial processing

New membrane technology delivering faster and more precise molecule separation could improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy-intensive industrial processes – from purifying chemicals and recovering valuable resources to producing sustainable fuels.

30 October 2026

Dr James Heffernan and Dr Lars Puiman at the UQ Biosustainability Hub.

Fishmeal alternative aims to protect marine wildlife from overfishing

Technology that transforms organic waste into animal feed could help ease an overreliance on fishmeal in aquaculture.

28 October 2026

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Mapping the green transition of Asia Pacific economies

Researchers from UQ and UC San Diego have examined clean technology deployment, trade and manufacturing investment across 9 Asia Pacific economies.

27 October 2026

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UQ design strategy could help Defence succeed in modern conflicts

UQ designers have produced an award-winning strategy which could help Australian Defence personnel make high-stakes decisions when there is no obvious right answer.

26 October 2026

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Analysis

1 in 4 Australians physically abused by parents: study

28 October 2026

A group of people stand outdoors holding handmade climate protest signs made from cardboard and poster board. Visible messages include “Our House Is on Fire!”, “There is No Planet B,” “System Change Not Climate Change,” “Evidence Over Ignorance!,” and a green sign featuring a melting Earth illustration. The protesters are arranged in a row against a pale sky, with buildings and trees visible in the background. The signs use bold hand-drawn lettering and Earth-themed artwork to advocate for action on climate

Analysis

What makes a winning environmental campaign? We studied six decades of activism to find out

29 October 2026

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Analysis

Weakness and mobility loss in ageing are not just muscle problems

26 October 2026

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