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Australia-India: Maitri Research Grant applications now open
The Maitri Research Grants program supports research activities to build business capability and create opportunities for greater collaboration between Australia and India. Funding supports research into new avenues for industry collaboration and opportunities to commercialise Australia's technical capabilities with India.
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We looked at all the recent evidence on mobile phone bans in schools – this is what we found
Mobile phones are currently banned in all Australian state schools and many Catholic and independent schools around the country. This is part of a global trend over more than a decade to restrict phone use in schools. Australian governments say banning mobile phones will reduce distractions in class, allow students…
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Indigenous fire management began more than 11,000 years ago: new research
Wildfire burns between 3.94 million and 5.19 million square kilometres of land every year worldwide. If that area were a single country, it would be the seventh largest in the world. In Australia, most fire occurs in the vast tropical savannas of the country’s north. In new research published in…
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Rental housing co-operatives offer affordable, secure homes while fostering community and tenant empowerment.
Rental housing co-operatives offer affordable, secure homes while fostering community and tenant empowerment. Australia's sector is underdeveloped, highlighting the need for policy and financial support for expansion says Dr Sidsel Grimstad . https://t.co/uo28gaeggr
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JCU researchers have discovered Indigenous fire management in northern Australia was being practiced at least 11,000 years ago
JCU researchers have discovered Indigenous fire management in northern Australia was being practiced at least 11,000 years ago – and it has implications for fire management practices today.
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$8 million awarded to predict genetic disease risk
Landmark genetic research could allow doctors to accurately predict whether a patient is at risk of developing common diseases, decades before any symptoms would become evident. Snow Medical Research Foundation has awarded University of Queensland researchers AU$8 million to dramatically advance the use of genomics to prevent chronic disease such…
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👏JCU's @LyanneBrouwer and her team have received funding from the Qld Govt's Threatened Species Research Grants Program
👏JCU's @LyanneBrouwer and her team have received funding from the Qld Govt's Threatened Species Research Grants Program to use telescopic inspection cameras to monitor the reproductive successes of the Black-Throated Finch.
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Realistic computer modelling of Queensland heritage masonry structures
Many heritage buildings in Queensland towns and cities have characteristic details that can make them susceptible to earthquakes, a survey of pre-1945 unreinforced masonry buildings by QUT civil engineers has found.
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#QUT has been named one of the world’s top universities led by women in a @timeshighered ranking. QUT is now fourth in Australia, under the leadership of Australia's first chemistry professor, Vice-Chancellor Professor @MargaretSheil. #TimesHigherEd htt
#QUT has been named one of the world’s top universities led by women in a @timeshighered ranking. QUT is now fourth in Australia, under the leadership of Australia's first chemistry professor, Vice-Chancellor Professor @MargaretSheil. #TimesHigherEd https://t.co/i6RJBh8flz https://t.co/Ue0VjfpOfG
Now open - 2024 Young Tall Poppy Awards Featured
Now accepting applications - The annual Young Tall Poppy science awards recognise and celebrate recognise researchers who demonstrate scientific excellence and community engagement.
Queensland quantum and advanced technologies Featured
Queensland is at the forefront of quantum and advanced technology research in Australia. The Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy harnesses Queensland’s expertise in quantum technologies.
Queensland excels in infectious disease research Featured
The Queensland Infectious Disease Research Capabilities statement presents comprehensive information on how Queensland’s research community excel in infectious disease research.
Queensland Government Science Strategic Investment Framework Featured
Find out more about how the Queensland Government is investing in scientific excellence and capability through a range of programs and initiatives.
New Queensland Cancer Centre to be built Featured
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…
$80m vaccine manufacturing facility to be built in Brisbane Featured
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…
Strategic Visualisation Tool Featured
Explore our strategic visualisation tool to understand Queensland’s research strengths and capabilities in seven emerging industries…
Traditional knowledge and biodiscovery resources Featured
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.
QUT’s Lidia Morawska - one of 100 most influential people in the world Featured
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…