Queensland COVID-19 research
Queensland’s research responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. While many of our researchers are working on potential vaccines, treatments and other medical interventions, other researchers are applying their expertise to other impacts of the pandemic upon our economy and other aspects of society.
Queensland Science Capability Directory
The Queensland science capability directory provides information on the State’s research centres, institutes, facilities, research hospitals, precincts, laboratories and other research organisations across Queensland.
Strategic visualisation tool
Explore our strategic visualisation tool to understand Queensland’s research strengths and capabilities in seven emerging industries.
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DES COVID-19 response
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Find out more about the department’s response to COVID-19.
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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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Queensland COVID-19 research
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Research responses to the COVID-19 pandemic compiled from information provided by Queensland universities and research institutes
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Queensland helps fund search for COVID-19 vaccine
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The Queensland Government is providing $10 million in funding to fast track a world-leading vaccine for coronavirus.
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Queensland life sciences
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Discover more about Queensland's strengths and investment opportunities.
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Queensland science capability directory
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The Queensland science capability directory provides information on the State’s key research capabilities.
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Find out how our science makes a difference in Queensland and globally.
Queensland COVID-19 research
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COVID-19 a perfect storm for conspiracy theories
August 2020
Researchers from QUT’s Digital Media Research Centre have taken a deep dive into their world to trace wild rumours on social media claiming the coronavirus was caused by 5G technology. They found what was once being preached to the already converted was quickly fanned further afield by social media and celebrities spreading the message.
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Queensland science capability directory
The Queensland science capability directory provides information on the State’s key research capabilities.
Artists in Residence Science Program
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Artists in Residence Science Program
The Artist in Residence Science program supports creative collaborative residencies between professional artists and creative practitioners with scientists and the diverse science networks, researchers, data and infrastructure.
Tenders for the 2019 Artist in Residence Science Mural Project are now closed.
Renata Buziak - Habitat II
Art meets science exhibition
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About the exhibition
The 2012–2018 Art meets Science Exhibitions provided an opportunity for artists from across South East Queensland to join the artists participating in the Artist in Residence Science program in showcasing their recent artworks that demonstrate a strong art-science connection. Find out more about the artists and artworks featured in these exhibitions in the 2015-2018 Art meets Science exhibition catalogues.
Therese Flynn-Clarke - Moths of the Caldera - Opodiphthera eucalypti (Gum Emperor Moth) - made from all natural plant fibres
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Have you visited a local museum these school holidays? The Queensland Museum Network is jam-packed with adventure and fun this January! 🏛️ Wander through the...
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2021-01-19T18:55:04.000Z
Exotic fungi are flourishing after the heavy rainfall across Queensland – have you seen any? Rain events provide the vegetative part of a fungus with...
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2021-01-14T18:55:04.000Z
Looking for some fun these school holidays? Visit SparkLab at Queensland Museum, South Brisbane and unleash your inner-scientist with plenty of interactive STEM experiences, including...
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2020-12-23T13:55:03.000Z
We will tending to our flock over the Christmas period so will not be posting or responding during this time. Fly back in the new...
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2020-12-22T15:55:06.000Z
In case you missed it: this time of year is special for the Great Barrier Reef – not because it’s Christmas, but because it is...
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2020-12-21T15:55:03.000Z
Are you looking for an at-home activity for the kids over the Christmas break? Check out our free activity book packed with colouring-in, science experiments,...
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2020-12-18T15:55:03.000Z
Brisbane-based company Ellume Health has developed a new at-home coronavirus test, which has been approved for emergency use in the United States. #Australia already has...