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New course launched to increase understanding between the private and public sectors _ Newsreel

Course builds ties between private and public sectors

A new course aimed at increasing collaboration between the public and private sectors has been launched by The University of Queensland and the Queensland Futures

New veterinary courses launched at Southern Cross University.

New veterinary courses launched in regions

Southern Cross University has announced it will offer two new veterinary courses to help address shortages of veterinary professionals in Australia. The first degree, a

Brisbane banana breakthrough secures $30b industry

Brisbane researchers have secured the future of the global banana industry by producing a disease-resistant variety which has now been approved for consumption. Current

AI found to be ‘no threat’ to humanity

International researchers have declared that generative artificial intelligence models are “inherently controllable, predictable and safe”. As a result, they pose no

Researchers pave the way for gentle robots

Researchers are working on creating ‘gentle’ robots capable of understanding their own strength. A team from QUT, which recognised that grasping objects was

Lennon’s lenses felt fine with a little help

The drug-fuelled lifestyle of a rock star helped John Lennon delay wearing glasses, according to a Brisbane researcher. QUT Optometry Professor Stephen Vincent has

Gene breakthrough for menopausal women

Researchers have identified a gene that could help reduce unhealthy fat in postmenopausal women. Cornell University Professor Daniel Berry said a new study had

Discovery to strengthen human immune factory

New human cells have been discovered which age a key immune organ, creating the possibility of being able to counter their impact and better ward off illness in old

World-first program targets common genetic disorder

Australians with the country’s most common genetic disorder now have access to the world’s first cloud-based patent registry. QIMR Berghofer Deputy Director

Toxic microplastics ‘upcycled’ into graphene

North Queensland researchers have developed a process to convert microplastics into a product harder than diamond. James Cook University Professor Mohan Jacob said the

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