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A University of Queensland medical student has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to research the debilitating nervous system disorder, Parkinson's Disease.

27 September 2021
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New International Clinical Practice guidelines for the treatment of children with cerebral palsy (CP) have been drawn up by an expert panel of researchers led by The University of Queensland.

24 September 2021
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Increasing access to cost effective, evidence-based treatment for alcohol and drug use is the focus of a University of Queensland-led Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.

24 September 2021
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The University of Queensland has paid tribute to Emeritus Professor Dr Mary Mahoney AO, a long-serving ¹ú²ú̽»¨ Senator and first woman to hold the position of Deputy Chancellor.

20 September 2021
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Empowering families with skills, resources and knowledge to improve their lifestyle is the focus of a University of Queensland study into reducing childhood obesity.

17 September 2021
The research will help give Australian children the best nutritional start in life. iStock.

A digital toolkit for early childcare workers, parents and families designed to ensure nutritious food is provided to children under five is being developed by University of Queensland researchers.

17 September 2021

An antiviral surface coating technology sprayed on face masks could provide an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 and the flu.

15 September 2021
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An expert panel of University of Queensland researchers is examining the issue of sexual consent and will make recommendations to governments and schools about how to better teach young Australians about sexual violence.

14 September 2021

Queenslanders could have skin cancer diagnosed earlier using world-first 3D scanning technology with the launch of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis.

13 September 2021
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A training program to build Indigenous Australians’ skills in preventing suicides has brought national acclaim for a University of Queensland researcher.

10 September 2021
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Stigma and discrimination linked to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis are the subjects of research being conducted by a multidisciplinary University of Queensland team.

9 September 2021
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A window of opportunity to take action on climate change after a natural disaster is frequently being missed by leaders, according to University of Queensland researchers.

6 September 2021
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Scientists in South Africa have discovered a new viral variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

1 September 2021
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Australia’s first legal, living collection of native magic mushrooms is being studied by scientists in a Brisbane laboratory to find out how they can be used for medical research into psychedelic treatments.

30 August 2021
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People who experienced childhood trauma get a more pleasurable ‘high’ from morphine, new research suggests.

25 August 2021