Climate change causes longer pollen seasons in capital cities
A UQ study has revealed Australian capital cities are experiencing longer pollen seasons due to climate change.
9 April 2025
Sites needed to trial tactics for troublesome weed
New sites for field trials of a UQ strategy to combat Phalaris are needed in southern Á¢²©¹ÙÍø and northern New South Wales.
27 March 2025
Transforming tourism: a simple solution to tackling hotel emissions
Travellers could ‘opt in’ for a lower emissions hotel room and go without single-use shampoo and conditioner, daily towels or room cleaning in an innovative plan by UQ researchers to make tourism more eco-friendly.
25 March 2025
Record breaking marine heatwaves will cause devastating mass coral bleaching worldwide in the next few years, according to a University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø coral reef scientist.
8 December 2023
University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø scientists are leading efforts to explore a water quality trading scheme to improve the state’s waterways.
4 December 2023
A UQ-led industry survey has found Australian architects are worried about the climate crisis and frustrated by barriers to action but are confident the profession can contribute to a sustainable future.
30 November 2023
All eyes will be on Dubai this week as 70,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries meet at the United Nations backed climate summit, known as COP28. The University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø has a range of researchers available to offer expert analysis.
29 November 2023
Nearly a third of the world’s mine tailings are stored within or near protected conservation areas, University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø research has found.
28 November 2023
Simple on-animal sensors could be a game changer for Australian beef cattle nutrition, according to University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø research.
17 November 2023
Nature photographers posting to social media are helping improve biodiversity conservation mapping in South Asia, and the method could go global.
17 November 2023The University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø has won a ‘Green Gown’ Award for an innovative sustainability education initiative.
3 November 2023
Researchers from The University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø hope wild millet from outback Australia’s Channel Country could help feed the world as climate change impacts established grain crops.
26 October 2023-Megan-Pope-UQ EDIT 620W.jpg?itok=vNZTm05j "A plant shoot being prepared for cryogenics under a microscope. Image: Megan Pope")
A process similar to that used to store human embryos is being used by scientists at The University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø to save native Australian plants under threat from the invasive fungus, myrtle rust.
24 October 2023
Associate Professor Carissa Klein, who is working to improve sustainability in the fishing and seafood industries, has been named the 2023 Á¢²©¹ÙÍø Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year.
19 October 2023
University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø research has found despite considerable conservation efforts, the illegal killing of critically endangered orangutans on Borneo may be an ongoing threat to the species.
11 October 2023
UQ researchers are developing a web-based management program capable of mapping ocean water pollution almost as it happens.
4 October 2023
Insect-specific viruses are being investigated to protect Australia’s $4 billion sugar industry in a research project at The University of Á¢²©¹ÙÍø.
21 September 2023
A database tracking hospital admissions and deaths reveals the devastating impact cars, disease and dogs are having on the South East Á¢²©¹ÙÍø koala population.
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