UQ Science

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Home to world-leading scientists, teachers, & students. CRICOS 00025B | TEQSA ID PRV12080. Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/3l9snww

Brisbane, Queensland

Joined September 2009

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UQ Science@UQscience · Jul 23

ICYMI: There's big news for #UQ's Molecular Clamp technology. Wonderful to see @UQ_SCMB and @AIBNatUQ research being used to develop life-saving vaccines against emerging infectious diseases. Read more: news.uq.edu.au/2025-07-billio…

UQscience's tweet image. ICYMI: There's big news for #UQ's Molecular Clamp technology. Wonderful to see @UQ_SCMB and @AIBNatUQ research being used to develop life-saving vaccines against emerging infectious diseases.

Read more: news.uq.edu.au/2025-07-billio…

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UQ Science@UQscience · Jul 17

Don't miss #UQ's Dr Chris McGrath's discussion with David Marr on ABC RN's Late Night Live about recent climate litigation wins and losses, and what's next. Listen now: bit.ly/4m5cVhL

UQscience's tweet image. Don't miss #UQ's Dr Chris McGrath's discussion with David Marr on ABC RN's Late Night Live about recent climate litigation wins and losses, and what's next.

Listen now: bit.ly/4m5cVhL

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BrisScience@UQBrisScience · Jul 14

At our next #BrisScience at @slqld on the evening of Mon 4 Aug, #UQ's Dr Andres Gambini will explore how reproductive technologies might be adapted for wildlife conservation. Book your free ticket now: bit.ly/4llirww @UQ_News @GambiniAndres

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UQ Science@UQscience · Jun 17

One of the world’s leading physicists and laser pioneers, Nobel Laureate Professor Donna Strickland, is offering a free public lecture at @slqld on the evening of Monday 14 July. Tickets are free but limited, so don't miss out! RSVP now🎟️: bit.ly/4n7az2Y @arc_qubic

UQscience's tweet image. One of the world’s leading physicists and laser pioneers, Nobel Laureate Professor Donna Strickland, is offering a free public lecture at @slqld on the evening of Monday 14 July. Tickets are free but limited, so don't miss out!

RSVP now🎟️: bit.ly/4n7az2Y

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UQ Science@UQscience · Jun 17

Incredible glassblowing creations from #UQ’s Glassblowing Workshop are now on show at the Museum of Brisbane (MoB). Read more: bit.ly/3Tt30WI

UQscience's tweet image. Incredible glassblowing creations from #UQ’s Glassblowing Workshop are now on show at the Museum of Brisbane (MoB).

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UQ Science@UQscience · May 23

#UQ world-leading ecologist Professor Hugh Possingham FRS has been awarded one of science’s highest honours, elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society (UK), the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. Read more: bit.ly/3YWHFs7 @UQ_News @HugePossum

UQscience's tweet image. #UQ world-leading ecologist Professor Hugh Possingham FRS has been awarded one of science’s highest honours, elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society (UK), the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.

Read more: bit.ly/3YWHFs7
@UQ_News @HugePossum

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UQ Science@UQscience · May 22

#UQ is proud to be part of the newly formed Catchment Water Quality Alliance - a transformative partnership that will revolutionise water quality monitoring and analysis across the Great Barrier Reef and South-East Queensland catchments. Read more: bit.ly/3ZlhBqT

UQscience's tweet image. #UQ is proud to be part of the newly formed Catchment Water Quality Alliance - a transformative partnership that will revolutionise water quality monitoring and analysis across the Great Barrier Reef and South-East Queensland catchments.

Read more: bit.ly/3ZlhBqT

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UQ Science@UQscience · May 21

For National Reconciliation Week (NRW), join us at the UQ Anthropology Museum as interdisciplinary biologist Dr @CoenHird shares some of his work on native stingless bees, and discusses their cultural and ecological importance. RSVP now: bit.ly/3H55Ez5

UQscience's tweet image. For National Reconciliation Week (NRW), join us at the UQ Anthropology Museum as interdisciplinary biologist Dr @CoenHird shares some of his work on native stingless bees, and discusses their cultural and ecological importance.

RSVP now: bit.ly/3H55Ez5

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UQ Science@UQscience · May 21

New research has revealed unique mountain formation and higher-than-expected risk of catastrophic earthquakes in Türkiye. Read more: bit.ly/4jYVxdG

UQscience's tweet image. New research has revealed unique mountain formation and higher-than-expected risk of catastrophic earthquakes in Türkiye.

Read more: bit.ly/4jYVxdG

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BrisScience@UQBrisScience · May 19

Don't miss our next #BrisScience on the evening of Monday 2 June at @slqld! Professor @martine_maron will be exploring the intriguing world of noisy miners and how they reshape bird communities. RSVP now: bit.ly/3EZ5BEv

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BrisScience@UQBrisScience · May 14

Missed out on Monday's BrisScience? Never fear! Dr Lisette Pregelj's presentation on the progress of precision medicines is now available on YouTube. youtu.be/eJoj3G8NJX0?li…

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The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand@ConversationEDU · May 8

The map combines findings from more than 1,300 studies and is an important tool for conservation. @danielcdunn @needmarine @UQ_News theconversation.com/hidden-connect…

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UQ Science@UQscience · May 8

University of Queensland mathematics and health researcher Olivia Jessop has been announced as an Emerging Leader for the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). Read more: bit.ly/3GH30zh @Liv_for_science @UQ_News @UQ_SMP

UQscience's tweet image. University of Queensland mathematics and health researcher Olivia Jessop has been announced as an Emerging Leader for the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).

Read more: bit.ly/3GH30zh

@Liv_for_science @UQ_News @UQ_SMP

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UQ Science@UQscience · May 8

A review conducted by QDHeC's Dr Riddhi Gupta + QDHeC Quantum Program Lead, A/Prof. Sally Shrapnel, has revealed that quantum computing applications in healthcare remain more theoretical than practical, despite growing excitement in the field. Read more: bit.ly/4kgwDWV

UQscience's tweet image. A review conducted by QDHeC's Dr Riddhi Gupta + QDHeC Quantum Program Lead, A/Prof. Sally Shrapnel, has revealed that quantum computing applications in healthcare remain more theoretical than practical, despite growing excitement in the field.

Read more: bit.ly/4kgwDWV

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UQ Science@UQscience · Apr 15

Global Ecosystem Research Infrastructure (@GlobEcosystemRI) is conducting a new study to understand environmental scientist training and obstacles to research success globally. If you're an ECR in enviro sciences, consider taking the survey: bit.ly/3Eo4KwC @TERN_Aus

UQscience's tweet image. Global Ecosystem Research Infrastructure (@GlobEcosystemRI) is conducting a new study to understand environmental scientist training and obstacles to research success globally. If you're an ECR in enviro sciences, consider taking the survey: bit.ly/3Eo4KwC

@TERN_Aus

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UQ Science@UQscience · Apr 9

The QAFFI Student Association is holding the 'Frame the Moment' competition for #UQ students. Submit a photo in the categories of 'Aboriginal community', 'Scientific eye' or 'Nature' for your chance at a cash prize. Submissions close 30/4/25. Submit here: bit.ly/43MljNc

UQscience's tweet image. The QAFFI Student Association is holding the 'Frame the Moment' competition for #UQ students. Submit a photo in the categories of 'Aboriginal community', 'Scientific eye' or 'Nature' for your chance at a cash prize. Submissions close 30/4/25.

Submit here: bit.ly/43MljNc

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UQ Science@UQscience · Apr 3

🎉 Exciting News! 🌏✨The Reef Catchments Science Partnership (RCSP) Team has won a @UQScience Partnership & Collaboration Award! 🏆 The team’s work on water quality & student learning is making waves for the #GreatBarrierReef 🌊✨

UQscience's tweet image. 🎉 Exciting News! 🌏✨The Reef Catchments Science Partnership (RCSP) Team has won a @UQScience Partnership &amp; Collaboration Award! 🏆 The team’s work on water quality &amp; student learning is making waves for the #GreatBarrierReef 🌊✨

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UQ Science@UQscience · Apr 2

Congratulations to #UQ's Gillian Rowan, the latest @SmartSatCRC PhD student to be selected for an exclusive ten-week internship at the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Φ-lab. Read more: bit.ly/4iRv2GD

UQscience's tweet image. Congratulations to #UQ's Gillian Rowan, the latest @SmartSatCRC PhD student to be selected for an exclusive ten-week internship at the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Φ-lab.

Read more: bit.ly/4iRv2GD

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UQ Science@UQscience · Apr 1

Commonwealth and Qld governments have jointly committed $21.8m to deliver enhancements to the Queensland Animal Science Precinct at UQ Gatton. The project improve food security and the supply of affordable and reliable meat and animal products. Read more: bit.ly/4jdyoU0

UQscience's tweet image. Commonwealth and Qld governments have jointly committed $21.8m to deliver enhancements to the Queensland Animal Science Precinct at UQ Gatton. The project improve food security and the supply of affordable and reliable meat and animal products.

Read more: bit.ly/4jdyoU0

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UQ Science@UQscience · Mar 24

From cleaning up after major storms to preparing a pitch for the English cricket team – we celebrate the career of UQ Gatton grounds supervisor Steve Barakin, who retired on 20 March after more than 43 years tending to the campus. Read more: bit.ly/4hGMVqj

UQscience's tweet image. From cleaning up after major storms to preparing a pitch for the English cricket team – we celebrate the career of UQ Gatton grounds supervisor Steve Barakin, who retired on 20 March after more than 43 years tending to the campus.

Read more: bit.ly/4hGMVqj

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