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CQUniversity researchers collecting sea grass at Gladstone. Photo credit: Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre

Griffith researchers at Sea Jellies Illuminated research lab at Sea World. Photo credit: Griffith Coastal and Marine Research Centre

QUT research to understand coral attachment and reproduction for reef restoration. Photo credit: Collaborative coral by Brett Lewis QUT

UniSQ researcher examining a crop at the Tosari Crop Research Centre. Photo credit: Anna Singleton - University of Southern Queensland

Close up of the pore structure of a hydrogel membrane. Photo credit: Dr Katrin Kockler - Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology

UniSC A/Prof Kathy Townsend researcher in marine conservation. Photo credit: University of the Sunshine Coast

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News from Queensland universities and research organisations.

  • Queensland – Bavaria Collaborative Research Program - Applications open

    The new Queensland-Bavaria Collaborative Research Program has opened for applications with two categories: Seed Grants and Development Grants. Seed Grants close on 10 May 2024. Development Grants close on 10 July 2024

    17 Apr 2024

    Advanced manufacturingBiotechnologyDefence, aviation & spaceDigital economyEnergyEngineeringEnvironment & natureHealth & medicalQuantum

    science.desi.qld.gov.au

  • Climate-change driven cold snaps threaten marine life

    The impacts on marine species from secular warming and heatwaves are well demonstrated; however, the impacts of extreme cold events are poorly understood. Tropical marine species venturing into new areas as the climate changes could fall victim to another effect of the phenomenon – as bursts of cold water from…

    16 Apr 2024

    Environment & natureTropical

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  • Citizen scientists help discover new mantis species

    James Cook University researcher Matthew Connors has discovered two new praying mantis species with the help of citizen scientists. One of these new mantises is not just a new species but an entirely new genus – the classification level above species – and was discovered thanks to citizen scientist Glenda…

    15 Apr 2024

    Digital economyEnvironment & natureSocial sciences

    www.jcu.edu.au

  • ‘Calm Your Farm’! Farm injury prevention game for teens

    Researchers have created a game designed for teenagers to learn about potential hazards on the farm and how to reduce injury risk.

    15 Apr 2024

    Digital economyFood & agricultureHealth & medical

    www.jcu.edu.au

  • Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (GSTDF) is now open for applications.

    The AU$6M Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund (GSTDF) is now open with grants ranging from AU$100K to $1M. Applications close on 31 May 2024. The Fund seeks to encourage partnerships between Australian institutions and their overseas counterparts and help raise Australia’s profile in science and technology research. The grants…

    15 Apr 2024

    Advanced manufacturingBiotechnologyDigital economyEnergyEngineeringHealth & medicalQuantum

    www.glodip.org.au

  • Spider venom, seaweed and bee research projects share million-dollar funding

    University of the Sunshine Coast researchers will work with industry on three new projects involving spider venom, underwater kelp forests and native stingless bees after securing a total of almost $1 million in funding in the latest round of the Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowships program.

    15 Apr 2024

    Advanced manufacturingBiotechnologyEnvironment & natureFood & agricultureHealth & medical

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  • Breakthrough discovery in the fight against liver disease

    A new paper led by researchers from QIMR Berghofer paves the way for more specific public health information to provide a better balance between the harms and benefits of sun exposure in Australia.

    12 Apr 2024

    Health & medical

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  • Saving Queensland's earless dragons

    Remote cameras and conservation dogs will be deployed as part of a University of Queensland research project aiming to conserve four threatened Queensland reptile species.

    12 Apr 2024

    Environment & nature

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  • Pass the potassium and shake up your health

    Bond University researchers find replacing regular salt with a salt substitute decreases the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by about 17 percent.

    12 Apr 2024

    Health & medical

    Bond University

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