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‘We have thousands of Modis’: the secret behind the BJP’s enduring success in India
Since 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity has grown exponentially – and so has the formidable organisational machine of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). These two factors will be key to delivering the BJP a likely third consecutive victory in the Indian general election.
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@Griffith_Uni: Clinicians are being encouraged to refer patients with #osteoporosis to a heavy lifting #exercise program
@Griffith_Uni: Clinicians are being encouraged to refer patients with #osteoporosis to a heavy lifting #exercise program to improve bone health and reduce the risk of fragility fractures which can occur from minimal trauma such as a fall
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UQ turns CO2 into sustainable power
UQ researchers have built a generator that absorbs carbon dioxide to make electricity. Dr Zhuyuan Wang from UQ’s Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation says the small, proof-of-concept nanogenerator is carbon negative because it consumes the greenhouse gas.
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‘Listening is the most important part’: 10 things students with disability and their families want teachers to know
About 90% of Australian students with disability attend mainstream schools. Equitable access and participation in education is a fundamental human right. Over the past seven years, we have have surveyed and interviewed more than 100 students with disability, as well as parents, carers and teachers, as part of our research…
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Could your child's lunch box have an impact on climate change?
Could your child's lunch box have an impact on climate change? That's what a visiting researcher to CQUniversity is hoping to understand via a Rockhampton-based study over the next few months.
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First evidence of human occupation in lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia
Exploration of underground caves and lava tubes reveal archaeological abundance in Arabia. Recent strides in interdisciplinary archaeological research in Arabia have unveiled new insights into the evolution and historical development of regional human populations, as well as the dynamic patterns of cultural change, migration, and adaptation to environmental fluctuations.
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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
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Bacteria behind meningitis in babies explained
A milestone study led by UQ researchers has identified the main types of E. coli bacteria that cause neonatal meningitis, and revealed why some infections recur despite being treated with antibiotics.
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🌳The Qld Decarbonisation Hub brings together experts from 7 unis, including JCU, as well as industry, government, and communities
🌳The Qld Decarbonisation Hub brings together experts from 7 unis, including JCU, as well as industry, government, and communities to create solutions to meet Qld’s climate targets to boost renewable energy sources and achieve net zero by 2050.
Queensland – Bavaria Collaborative Research Program - Applications open Featured
The new Queensland-Bavaria Collaborative Research Program has opened for applications with two categories: Seed Grants and Development Grants.
Now open - 2024 Young Tall Poppy Awards Featured
Now accepting applications - The annual Young Tall Poppy science awards recognise and celebrate recognise researchers who demonstrate scientific excellence and community engagement.
Queensland quantum and advanced technologies Featured
Queensland is at the forefront of quantum and advanced technology research in Australia. The Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy harnesses Queensland’s expertise in quantum technologies.
Queensland excels in infectious disease research Featured
The Queensland Infectious Disease Research Capabilities statement presents comprehensive information on how Queensland’s research community excel in infectious disease research.
Queensland Government Science Strategic Investment Framework Featured
Find out more about how the Queensland Government is investing in scientific excellence and capability through a range of programs and initiatives.
New Queensland Cancer Centre to be built Featured
A new world class stand-alone Queensland Cancer Centre is to be built within the Herston Health Precinct. It will be the only cancer care service in Australia offering the full spectrum of cancer services in…
$80m vaccine manufacturing facility to be built in Brisbane Featured
The Translational Manufacturing@TRI facility equipped to scale up to full production to support late-stage clinical trials of promising drugs and vaccines is to be built next to the Translational Research Institute with $60m funding from…
Strategic Visualisation Tool Featured
Explore our strategic visualisation tool to understand Queensland’s research strengths and capabilities in seven emerging industries…
Traditional knowledge and biodiscovery resources Featured
Resources have been created to support biodiscovery entities and First Nations peoples understand and comply with the traditional knowledge obligation under the Biodiscovery Act 2004.
QUT’s Lidia Morawska - one of 100 most influential people in the world Featured
QUT’s Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska, an international air quality expert, has been named in the Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Professor Morawska is the director of the…