Publication: University of Queensland

First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 13 hours ago - 1 reports

Finding 'best' taro

Australian taro research set to boost Pacific agriculture industry Samoan farmers from Vaiee village, Upolu island, alongside the widely-grown and exported red taro variety.Australian research into the best' varieties of taro could open new markets and ... [Published University of Queensland - 13 hours ago]

Entities: University of Queensland, Agriculture, Hugo Swire

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 15 hours ago - 1 reports

UQ to share potential for rare earth minerals at symposium

The University of Queensland's Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) will host the inaugural Rare Earth Minerals Symposium next Friday (31 May), to identify gaps in the current research spectrum of the sector, which spurs innovation of new technologies ... [Published University of Queensland - 15 hours ago]

Entities: University of Queensland, Rare Earth, Minerals, Rare Earth Minerals Plc

First reported 21 hours ago - Updated 21 hours ago - 1 reports

'Closing the gap' for people with mental illness

Mentally ill Australians are dying an average of 16 years earlier than the general population, and the gap is growing.Mentally ill people most commonly die early from physical causes such as cardiovascular disease and cancer, rather than from suicide ... [Published University of Queensland - 21 hours ago]

Entities: Inequality, Mortality, Drugs, David Lawrence

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

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Australian taro research set to boost Pacific agriculture industry

Samoan farmers from Vaiee village, Upolu island, alongside the widely-grown and exported red taro variety.Australian research into the ‘best' varieties of taro could open new markets and create greater food security in the Pacific region says a University ... [Published University of Queensland - May 23 2013]

Entities: University of Queensland, Hugo Swire, Agriculture

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Passion, murder and intrigue all part of UQ play

The University of Queensland Drama students will this week present Sophie Treadwell's critically-acclaimed Machinal at St Lucia.Premiered on Broadway in 1928 with Clark Gable, this exciting 85th anniversary production of the classic opens tomorrow at ... [Published University of Queensland - May 20 2013]

Entities: University of Queensland, Ruth Snyder, Saint Lucia, Geoffrey Rush, Homicide

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Brisbane lawyer named 2012 UQ Law Mentor of the Year

Jocelyn Bosse, The Honorable Justice Patrick Keane and award winner Krista MahoneyLawyer Krista Mahoney of Thynne & Macartney has been named the 2012 University of Queensland Law Mentor of the Year.The Honorable Justice Patrick Keane of the High Court ... [Published University of Queensland - May 16 2013]

Entities: University of Queensland, Brisbane (Australia), Patrick Keane

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Park ranger gig might be UQ alumnus' 'best job ever'

A UQ alumnus is in the running for one of the world's best jobs, beating more than 45,000 entrants from 196 counties to score a place as one of the three ‘Queensland Park Ranger' finalists in Tourism Australia's 'Best Job In The World' campaign.Jo Muskus, ... [Published University of Queensland - May 16 2013]

Entities: Park Ranger, Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Tourism

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

New imaging facility in Queensland to detect cancers earlier

Cancer, mental disorders and neurological diseases could soon be detected earlier with cutting edge equipment available at the new $22 million Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF).The facility, based at The University of Queensland, will drive significant ... [Published University of Queensland - May 15 2013]

Entities: University of Queensland, Cancer, Nicholas Fisk

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

UQ Makes a Splash at the National Water Awards

Professor Jurg Keller receiving the Water Professional of the Year award from Australian Water Association CEO, Tom Mollenkopf (Left) and President, Lucia Cade (Right)A University of Queensland Professor has been named the Australian Water Association's ... [Published University of Queensland - May 15 2013]

Entities: University of Queensland, Water Industry, Invention

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Cuban troubadour honoured in UQ Diversity Week concert

The work of Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez will feature in a University of Queensland Diversity Week concert on Tuesday 21 May.The concert by students, staff and members of Brisbane's Latin-American community will be hosted by UQ's School of ... [Published University of Queensland - May 15 2013]

Entities: University of Queensland, Silvio Rodriguez, Education, National Tertiary Education Union, Saint Lucia

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Study shows scientists agree humans cause global-warming

More than 97 per cent of 4000 international scientific papers analysed in a University of Queensland-led study were rated as endorsing human-caused global warming.UQ Global Change Institute lead author John Cook said the finding proved there was strong ... [Published University of Queensland - May 13 2013]

Entities: Global Warming/Climate Change, John Cook, Cancer, Climate Action, Pew Research

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 2 reports

New leadership roles to strengthen engagement with teaching hospitals

The Faculty of Health Sciences at UQ has established three pivotal clinical leadership roles to lead clinical education, research and academic activities within partner teaching hospitals.The positions include Associate Dean (Clinical) at faculty level ... [Published University of Queensland - May 03 2013]

Entities: University of Queensland, Teaching, Health Science, Nicholas Fisk, Leadership

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Atmospheric carbon to hit five-million-year record, marine expert warns [Published University of Queensland - May 03 2013]

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