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UQ awarded global grant to provide free online courses

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2022/05/uq-awarded-global-grant-provide-free-online...
The University of Queensland is among just ten educational institutions to receive a slice of $1.4 million to create courses designed to develop Essential Human Skills for the Virtual Age.. UQ’s successful course proposal, The Future World of Work – An Immersive Digital Experience, was one of 100 submissions from across five continents received by edX, a leading global online learning ...

Tarantula venom turns the worm - UQ News

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2016/07/tarantula-venom-turns-worm
Tarantula spider venom could become an unlikely ally in the war against sheep infections caused by nematode worms - a major cost for the international sheep industry.

Wastewater shows spike in illicit drug consumption in Queensland

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2024/03/wastewater-shows-spike-illicit-drug...
Cocaine use in Brisbane and regional Queensland has spiked to the highest levels recorded in 7 years, according to research led by The University of Queensland and The University of South Australia.

UQ home to Australia’s first superconducting quantum hardware startup

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2023/07/uq-home-australia’s-first-superconducting...
Researchers at Queensland’s first quantum technology startup are developing microscopic superconducting hardware critical to scaling up future quantum computer technology.. Key points: The first company to build quantum hardware in Queensland; Will manufacture components 10 times thinner than human hair

Cerebral palsy app helps families worldwide - UQ News

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2017/10/cerebral-palsy-app-helps-families-worldwide
Queensland researchers will feature on a new app being released for World Cerebral Palsy Day today.. University of Queensland Child Health Research Centre Professor Ros Boyd features on the CP Channel app, which contains nearly 100 videos from world experts on cerebral palsy (CP) and key disability advocates.. Professor Boyd, who is also scientific director of the Queensland Cerebral Palsy and ...

Advancing scientific insights into quantum systems

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2012/10/advancing-scientific-insights-quantum-systems
A paper published last year by the Centre of Engineered Quantum Systems (EQuS) researchers has been selected for the New Journal of Physics (NJP): Highlights of 2011.

Tobacco increases risk of schizophrenia, psychosis

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2018/11/tobacco-increases-risk-of-schizophrenia...
Tobacco smokers are at increased risk of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, according to University of Queensland researchers. Their review of eight long-running studies has found strong evidence of an association between smoking and mental illness, which they suggest is most likely caused by nicotine.

Innovative aphasia therapy program expands - UQ News

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2023/03/innovative-aphasia-therapy-program-expands
"Early results of the online program are promising, suggesting this new approach to aphasia therapy significantly increases accessibility for those in rural and regional areas.” The Comprehensive High-Dose Aphasia Treatment (CHAT) program includes 50 hours of intensive therapy delivered over eight weeks by speech pathologists with support ...

Agreement signed on milk bioactive products - UQ News - The University ...

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2005/12/agreement-signed-milk-bioactive-products
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Excess screen time impacting teen mental health - UQ News

https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2021/08/excess-screen-time-impacting-teen-mental-health
Teens need to regularly switch screen time for physical activity for the sake of their health and mental wellbeing, according to a University of Queensland-led study.

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