Tag: University of Queensland
UQ researchers develop remote-controlled beetles for search and rescue missions
Researchers at the University of Queensland are developing technology that could one day turn common beetles into life-saving tools for search and rescue operations in disaster zones.
AIBN researchers develop ‘smart’ microgels for next-gen medical therapies
A new microfluidic platform developed at the University of Queensland’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) could help accelerate the development of regenerative medicines by improving how researchers handle sensitive living materials.
UQ research finds patent laws lagging behind 3D bioprinting advances
University of Queensland research has found that outdated and inconsistent patent laws may be slowing progress in 3D bioprinting, a rapidly growing technology with the potential to create living tissues and organs for medical use.
UQ researchers push new prostate cancer drug closer to clinical stage
A $1.25 million investment is advancing the development of a potential new treatment for advanced and therapy-resistant prostate cancer, with researchers at The University of Queensland moving the drug candidate closer to clinical trials.
UQ sets solar efficiency record using sustainable perovskite technology
Researchers from the University of Queensland have achieved what they claim as a new world record in solar cell efficiency using eco-friendly perovskite technology, in a development that underscores the university’s role at the forefront of renewable energy research.
UQ researchers develop nanotech to boost immunotherapy for breast cancer
Researchers at the University of Queensland are developing nanotechnology that could enhance the effectiveness of treatments for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of the disease.
Researchers create 50% lighter panels to address housing needs after disasters
Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed innovative timber-cardboard construction panels that could provide a lightweight, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for temporary housing in disaster-stricken areas.
UQ researchers harness ‘forever chemicals’ to boost battery performance
Researchers at The University of Queensland (UQ) have developed an innovative technology that removes harmful 'forever chemicals' from water and repurposes them for use in renewable batteries.
Biosustainability hub at UQ to forge new paths in eco-friendly manufacturing
A groundbreaking $60 million Biosustainability Hub has been inaugurated at the University of Queensland (UQ), aimed at facilitating the world’s largest corporations in their transition to net zero emissions.
New UQ-ARM Hub partnership set to transform manufacturing through robotics, AI
The University of Queensland (UQ) announced a partnership with the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub, aimed at advancing the development and commercialisation of industry-driven research over the next four years.
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