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iMOVE announces commencement of Industry PhD Program

iMOVE has now opened its Industry PhD Program for applications. This is an exciting opportunity for companies and government to work closely...
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Women in science setting sail for Antarctica

Three University of Queensland researchers are among a group of 100 female scientists from around the world taking part in a year-long...
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Anti-vaccination message dangerous and misleading

The emergence of anti-vaccination billboards in the Perth metropolitan area directing people to unsubstantiated claims about immunisation is dangerous and misleading.
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New Data Science Innovation Hub to create and support WA jobs

The WA Government has unveiled plans for its third innovation hub, to provide training and develop skills for Western Australians to take...
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Armadale Hospital’s new neonatal unit opens

Armadale Hospital has officially opened its new $450,000 neonatal unit, which will improve the hospital’s ability to provide safe care for acutely...
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Cutting-edge academy to revolutionise cancer surgery

The Victorian Government is building an Australian-first academy to train surgeons from here and abroad to use revolutionary medical robots for minimally...
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WA to conduct scientific trial of SMART drumlines

The WA Government will trial SMART drumlines in the State’s south-west to determine if the non-lethal technology is effective at reducing shark...
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Scienceworks announces all ages live music event SYNC

Following the success of its sold out live music event in June 2018, Scienceworks has announced an all ages party, just in...
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Infrastructure Victoria: automated vehicles and the year 2046

For almost 12 months Infrastructure Victoria has been conducting research into what is relevant for the state of Victoria to prepare for...

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Get FactsMonday, April 30th, 2018 at 6:18pm

Early detection of melanoma research has received a $1.195 million Partnership Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

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Million-dollar boost for dermatology research - GetSTEM

Early detection of melanoma research has received a $1.195 million Partnership Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The project, led by University of Queensland Diamantina Institute researcher Professor H. Peter Soyer, will use teledermatology to improve early detecti...

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Get FactsWednesday, January 31st, 2018 at 5:30pm

Find out more about Queenslands frogs and how to protect them with your mobile phone at a free public talk by one of Australia’s leading frog scientists, on Saturday 3 February, 2018, at the Queensland Museum. http://www.qm.qld.gov.au/Events+and+Exhibitions/Events/2018/02/FrogID

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Get FactsFriday, January 19th, 2018 at 3:26pm

Vets and dog owners are being warned that canine parvovirus – a contagious and often fatal disease – is spreading rapidly among Australian dogs.

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Researchers warn of deadly parvovirus strain spreading - GetSTEM

Vets and dog owners are being warned that canine parvovirus – a contagious and often fatal disease – is spreading rapidly among Australian dogs. University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science postdoctoral research fellow Dr Nicholas Clark said canine parvovirus (CPV-2) was one of the most...

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Get FactsFriday, January 12th, 2018 at 4:52pm

A severe outbreak of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish is occurring in the Swain Reefs, the southernmost location in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park found to have the starfish during the current outbreak.

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Southernmost outbreak of coral-eating starfish detected - GetSTEM

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Get FactsThursday, December 21st, 2017 at 3:55pm

Listening to white noise can increase your ability to learn new words, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed.

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White noise tunes into learning potential - GetSTEM

Listening to white noise can increase your ability to learn new words, a study by The University of Queensland has revealed. UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dr Anthony Angwin said the study was the first to show the effect listening to white noise could have on word learning performa...

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News and Views

Data sharing: big benefits with big data

iMOVE announces commencement of Industry PhD Program

Women in science setting sail for Antarctica

Anti-vaccination message dangerous and misleading

New Data Science Innovation Hub to create and support WA jobs

Armadale Hospital’s new neonatal unit opens

Cutting-edge academy to revolutionise cancer surgery

WA to conduct scientific trial of SMART drumlines

Scienceworks announces all ages live music event SYNC

Infrastructure Victoria: automated vehicles and the year 2046

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