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Before the pandemic hit Australia, startups led by UQ alumni received funding from Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration program to scale up solutions in STEM education and connected campus technology.

University of Queensland Master of Sustainable Energy students are learning about climate change and building a low-carbon future – and they are also now tackling the challenges of studying online.

There is an ancient concept attributed to Greek philosopher Pythagoras which suggests that orbiting celestial bodies produce a musical frequency, revealing a divine poetic order to the universe. This theory forms the foundation of UQ Art Museum's current exhibition Music of Spheres, which I curated under the mentorship of UQ Art Museum staff.

The evolution of the Himalayas – home to Earth’s highest peaks – is being explained through new research by University of Queensland researcher and geologist Dr Renjie Zhou.

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the contributions of transgender people worldwide. Read on to learn more about the achievements of our trans community leaders – both from UQ and globally.

On International Women’s Day, women from around the world are calling for a Women’s Global Strike to show the world that when women stop, the world stops.

Innovation has been the driving theme behind University of Queensland alumna and academic Dr Lisette Pregelj’s career.

Australian space technologies could improve the lives of everyday Australians, says University of Queensland alumna Kate Sweatman.

It’s often thought that addictive behaviour can be passed on through families. This phenomenon may be due to a combination of factors, including genes (heritable traits) and the social environment.

From a variety of research, including twin studies and laboratory-based genetic studies, we now know that the influences of genes and the environment are interdependent. The question of nature versus nurture has become less relevant.

Addiction is sometimes (misleadingly) referred to as a ‘brain disease’. This biomedical concept emerged because frequent drug use can alter brain function of the limbic system, which regulates memory, motivation, and emotions. This includes the feeling of ‘reward’ – our experience of pleasure, motivating us to engage in activities vital for human survival, such as eating and sex. These changes in turn can lead to ongoing drug use.