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Queensland Science is addressing some of the biggest challenges the world faces—the health of our communities, and environments; the quality and quantity of food available; abundant clean energy; and sustainable economies.
Queensland Science is addressing some of the biggest challenges the world faces—the health of our communities, and environments; the quality and quantity of food available; abundant clean energy; and sustainable economies.
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Queensland science in the news
News from Queensland universities and research organisations.
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UniSC neuroscientist recognised as role model
Dr Sophie Andrews has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading lights for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for her work leading the Healthy Brain Ageing Research Program at UniSC’s Thompson Institute.
22 Nov 2022
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Preparing for a heating future in 'the Sunshine State' - IT'S GETTING HOT IN HERE
Preparing for a heating future in 'the Sunshine State' - IT'S GETTING HOT IN HERE. “Despite heatwaves causing more than half of all deaths associated with natural hazards in Australia, they don’t have the same vivid impact as floods, bushfires and cyclones,” says Silvia Tavares of the University of the…
22 Nov 2022
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Estimates suggest more than 100,000 fishers die every year due to unsafe working conditions, labour abuses, & modern day slavery.
Estimates suggest more than 100,000 fishers die every year due to unsafe working conditions, labour abuses, & modern day slavery.The good news is, governments & consumers could push for change. Read @BrockBergseth's (@jcu) research in our report 👀
22 Nov 2022
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Staph spread tracked
New research using advanced genetic and epidemiological techniques has tracked the spread of drug resistant staph infections around the globe and underlined the need to provide adequate healthcare to disadvantaged and remote communities in an interconnected world.
22 Nov 2022
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Cancer Council Queensland announces recipients of the Accelerating Collaborative Cancer Research (ACCR) grants scheme
Cancer Council Queensland announces recipients of the Accelerating Collaborative Cancer Research (ACCR) grants scheme. Seven grants have been awarded to The University of Queensland, Griffith University and the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute.
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Great news for TRI-based EMVision: it was awarded $2.5 million grant from the NSW Government for its stroke detection device study
Great news for TRI-based EMVision: it was awarded $2.5 million grant from the NSW Government for its stroke detection device study. The first generation of the device is about to be studied across three hospitals in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney starting this month.
22 Nov 2022
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Prof Munro is creating a new range of hyper-targeted pain medications to treat debilitating and #chronicpain conditions such as sciatica, osteoarthritis + more through the UQ spin-off company #CassowaryPharma.
Prof Munro is creating a new range of hyper-targeted pain medications to treat debilitating and #chronicpain conditions such as sciatica, osteoarthritis + more through the UQ spin-off company #CassowaryPharma. We'll inform everyone of trials in the future💻
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Fabulous to see ABC Landline feature a segment on ‘Measuring Carbon”, where TERN-related researchers Peter Grace & David Rowlings talk on a system to replace costly #soil testing with a simulator that can be applied to all types of #farming 🌿
Fabulous to see @abclandline feature a segment on ‘Measuring Carbon”, where TERN-related #researchers Peter Grace & @RowlingsDavid (@QUT) talk on a system to replace costly #soil testing with a simulator that can be applied to all types of #farming 🌿🧑🔬
21 Nov 2022
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QUT releases new five-year strategy
QUT has committed to enhancing the staff and student experience and more than doubling Indigenous Australian enrolments over the next five years in its Connections: QUT Strategy 2023−2027.
21 Nov 2022
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Human trials of ground-breaking painless wearable health sensors to begin in Queensland
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Following long-term backing from The Australian National University (establishing WearOptimo in Brisbane), and Queensland Government, investment of up to $30 million to establish a manufacturing facility, human clinical trials of a Queensland-invented microwearable sensor for…
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New Queensland Cancer Centre to be built
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A new world class stand-alone Queensland Cancer Centre is to be built within the Herston Health Precinct. It will be the only cancer care service in Australia offering the full spectrum of cancer services in…
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QUT’s National Battery Testing Centre $15m funding boost
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Australia’s National Battery Testing Centre (NBTC) at QUT’s Research Engineering Facility has received $15m from the Queensland Government to further develop its leading role in the renewable energy and storage sector.
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Queensland Government Science investment
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The Queensland Government is investing in our scientific excellence and capability to advance the wellbeing of Queenslanders and to drive a sustainable and thriving economy.
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$80m vaccine manufacturing facility to be built in Brisbane
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The Translational Manufacturing@TRI facility equipped to scale up to full production to support late-stage clinical trials of promising drugs and vaccines is to be built next to the Translational Research Institute with $60m funding from…
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Queensland excels in infectious disease research
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The Queensland Infectious Disease Research Capabilities statement presents comprehensive information on how Queensland’s research community excel in infectious disease research.
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Strategic Visualisation Tool
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Explore our strategic visualisation tool to understand Queensland’s research strengths and capabilities in seven emerging industries…
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Traditional knowledge and biodiscovery resources
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Resources have been created to support biodiscovery entities and First Nations peoples understand and comply with the traditional knowledge obligation under the Biodiscovery Act 2004.
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QUT’s Lidia Morawska - one of 100 most influential people in the world
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QUT’s Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska, an international air quality expert, has been named in the Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Professor Morawska is the director of the…
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Head to the link in the comments to apply now! 👇 National Science Week activities help inspire community participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics...
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2022-11-25T07:33:00.000Z
The James Webb telescope is the world's newest—and biggest—telescope, and this image it has produced of planet Jupiter speaks for itself. 🤯 This incredible image...
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2022-11-23T07:33:01.000Z
In ecosystems, there is a delicate balance between all lifeforms. 🌍 Changes in the temperature of an ecosystem can affect what plants will grow there...
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2022-11-22T07:33:00.000Z
Have you ever followed a fad diet only to find out a week later that there's new advice telling you to do the exact opposite?...
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2022-11-21T07:33:02.000Z
Ever wondered how dry ice works? 🧊 Historians agree that dry ice was first observed by a French chemist named Charles Thilorier in 1835. 🔍...
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2022-11-18T07:33:00.000Z
It's not what you think...🐛 "Superbugs" are strains of bacteria that have developed resistance to many different types of antibiotics. 💊 Next week is...
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2022-11-17T07:33:04.000Z
Congratulations to this worthy recipient of a Queensland Tall Poppy Science Award - Dr Sonia Shah. 👏 Dr Shah's outstanding contributions to heart disease...
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2022-11-16T07:30:00.000Z
In most places around the world, daily weather records have only been kept for the past 100 to 150 years. 📈 We can learn about...
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2022-11-15T07:33:02.000Z
🚀 What is Deadly Rockets? 🚀 Last month, the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation delivered STEM workshops to over 1,500 Aboriginal and...
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2022-11-14T07:33:01.000Z
If you loved playing "the floor is lava" as a kid, Volcanology just might be the profession for you! 🌋 Volcanologists collect data about volcanic...