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Blockchain cost and complexity dilutes benefits

Businesses are hesitant to introduce blockchain into their accounting practices, despite acknowledging the benefits of the technology. A QUT study found while survey

Plans to harvest the sea to build greener cities

Researchers are looking to fast-track the use of marine-based bio-materials in building materials to aid the transition to net zero and help the Brisbane Games deliver

Work demands driving growing police officer burnout

Shift work and the demands of the job are compromising the safety of police officers and the communities they serve, a new study has concluded. Professor of Psychology

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Student Ombudsman to be in place by February

A new National Student Ombudsman should be in place by February, with enabling legislation introduced into Federal Parliament this week. Federal Education Minister Jason

Esports able to break down isolation barriers

Isolated students in regional Queensland will be plugged into the immersive world of esports through a million-dollar inclusion program. QUT will develop and host an

Shoppers extra cautious with retail technology

Growing acceptance of technology in a person’s every-day life hits a speedbump at the shopfront, according to new Queensland research. A team from QUT, found that

New centre to support children with life-limiting conditions

A new paediatric palliative care centre aims to address the unique needs of children with life-limiting illness. Boosted by a $3m million grant from the Australian

City focus in battle against disinformation

Australian city councils will soon have access to a new tool to counter the spread of disinformation in their regions. Researchers from Australian universities and

Heat on urban design as Brisbane swelters to end winter

As Brisbane’s last day of winter tomorrow is set to see the mercury soar well into the 30s, a new study has looked at ways we can mitigate heat in our urban

Gandhi to lead Translational Research Institute

Brisbane cancer researcher Professor Maher Gandhi will be the next Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s Translational Research Institute (TRI). A collaboration

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