Tag: University of Queensland
UQ researchers develop nanotech tool to measure vitamin C in fresh produce
Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed a nanotechnology-based probe that measures vitamin C levels in fruit, vegetables, and juices, potentially paving the way for consumers to one day assess food freshness and nutrition using their smartphones.
UQ-led project develops sponge-like gold nanoparticles for cancer detection
Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed sponge-like gold particles that could help improve the way doctors triage women with suspected ovarian cancer, offering a more accurate and less invasive alternative to current diagnostic tools.
UQ researchers test magnetic heat shields in spaceflight first
The University of Queensland is undertaking world-first experiments to investigate the potential of magnetic heat shields to enhance spacecraft re-entry, a development that could support future return missions from Mars by reducing spacecraft weight, cost, and thermal stress.
GMG eyes global manufacturing growth with UQ battery breakthrough and US support
Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (GMG) has confirmed the granting of a patent for its Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery in Australia, representing a notable step forward in the company’s battery technology development and manufacturing efforts.
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University of Queensland research has found that outdated and inconsistent patent laws may be slowing progress in 3D bioprinting, a rapidly growing technology with the potential to create living tissues and organs for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.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
