Congratulations to #UQ 's Assoc Prof Aideen McInerney-Leo and Prof Ruth Hubbard who have received more than $2.6M from the NHMRC to lead research projects to improve early detection of melanoma and inform treatment options for frail patients🩺

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Research from UQ Medicine's Sean Halstead has found people living with severe mental illness are up to four times more likely to have chronic physical health conditions.

#UQ #mentalhealth #research

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The Darling River has once again been strewn with the rotting remains of thousands of native fish, with low levels of dissolved oxygen in water a contributing factor.

#UQ 's Prof Matt Landos explains what causes oxygen levels to rise & fall via ABC News brnw.ch/21wJkXS

#UQ 's Prof John Cairney
and Véronique Richard write for SportsPro on how combining emotional intelligence with technology can lead to more successful and dynamic sports organisations.

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If you're attending the #UQ AlumniBookFair this weekend, make sure to listen out for the melodic sounds of Spectrum, #UQ 's School of Music Festival🎶🎹🌈🌟
The festival will feature diverse music from Mozart to the music of 2024, in venues across campus.brnw.ch/21wJiR8

#UQ 's ParaSTART program gives people with high support needs a pathway to high performance sport ..

Para athletes like Chloe Tookey train 2-3 times a week in track & field events or swimming, and strive for excellence.

Health at UQ #ProfSeanTweedy
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In recent decades, governments across the world have taken action to address the dark history of witch-hunting.

#UQ 's Dr Brendan Walsh discusses why modern witchcraft violence is growing, and what needs to be done to address it.

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#UQ 's Prof Robert Henry says all fruit have the potential to become seedless.

Seedless fruit varieties are dominating the consumer market, with the technology used to grow them rapidly improving and becoming more cost effective 🥭

ABC News brnw.ch/21wJgrB

QLD Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation

The Australian plant-based meat industry has grown in recent years, yet most consumers still hesitate to order a plant-based meat dish in restaurants.

#UQ 's Prof Sarah Dolnicar & colleagues discuss reasons why diners avoid these dishes.

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Read this new The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand article from #UQ 's Prof Ian Kemish ⬇️

Technology conglomerate Meta recently launched its new virtual assistant in Australia - Meta AI.

#UQ 's Associate Prof Stan Karanasios says this makes AI easily accessible for those who already interact with Meta's ecosystem.

ABC News brnw.ch/21wJeaU

UQ Business School

An Indigenous-owned business is using vertical farms inside shipping containers to propagate & grow herbs & lettuces.

#UQ 's Dr Paul Gauthier, vertical farming uses 92% less water than traditional farming methods & cuts land use by 52 times.🔗ABC News brnw.ch/21wJc1z

Palaeontologist Anthony Romilio from #UQ 's Dino Lab has analysed the tracks of a giant raptor dinosaur from the Jurassic era, discovered in China.

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@UQScience

Our top tips for scoring a second-hand book bargain at the UQ Alumni Book Fair📚
💡 Make a list of the genres, titles and authors that interest you.
👀 Keep an open mind for books that you may have not considered.

Register: brnw.ch/21wJbRv

📅3 May – 6 May📍UQ Centre

Lest We Forget ❤️

This Anzac Day, Contact is revealing the full correspondence between US Army General Douglas MacArthur and then-UQ Chancellor Forgan Smith in the lead up to MacArthur's 1945 honorary doctorate conferral.

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#ANZACDay #LestWeForget

The UQ Research Culture Awards recognise outstanding contributions, achievements, and leadership that have significantly impacted the research landscape at #UQ .
📝Nominate your UQ research heroes before Tuesday 14th May.
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A team led by #UQ ’s Associate Professor Scott Waldron will partner with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and University of Southern Queensland, to conduct seminars for Australian and Chinese organisations in the beef, dairy and feed sectors.

Learn more 🔗brnw.ch/21wJ6Sq

📸 Adobe

#UQ -led research has found substantial health benefits from the bunya nut - with a view to making it a thriving Indigenous enterprise.

QLD Alliance for Agriculture & Food Innovation

The Kakadu plum has proven to be a promising natural alternative to synthetic chemicals used to preserve meat, according to #UQ research.

Its antimicrobial properties make it a sustainable & effective choice for preservation.
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#UQ joined @Brisbanecityqld aboard the #BrisbaneMetro today to officially launch the upgraded UQ Lakes Station 🙌

Once operation commences, the Metro will run on the current 66 bus route connecting our St Lucia, Dutton Park & Herston campuses. Adrian Schrinner Cr Ryan Murphy