News

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News

DNA research identifies genetic risks for prostate, breast and ovarian cancers
New research has identified more than 80 genetic variations that can increase a person's risk of prostate, breast and ovarian cancers.

Mary's gift enables students to help the world
QUT's oldest philanthropist has celebrated her 102nd birthday by meeting two university students who are benefiting from her generosity.

QUT secures key William Robinson painting in recent auction
QUT has acquired a major painting by William Robinson at the Bonhams Auction of the Laverty Collection.

Training soldiers to disobey "illegal" orders
The military should be cautiously training soldiers to disobey unlawful superior's orders as a way of legally protecting them against a criminal conviction, according to QUT legal expert Dr Carmel O'Sullivan.

Crash, bang, thump - the hidden dangers around the home
Bunk beds and baby change tables are among the hidden dangers around the home causing serious injury and death to Queensland children.

Australia's economic future relies on global peace and prosperity: Helen Clark
Helen Clark, the administrator of the United Nations Development Programme and former New Zealand Prime Minister, has used the QUT Business Leaders' Forum to remind Queensland's business elite that peace and prosperity in emerging markets benefits first-world economies greatly.

Workshop makes scribble fashionable
Are these some of our famous designers of the future? Talented teenagers and children from across northern Brisbane and Caboolture turned scribble into art when they took part in the inaugural QUT Creative Industries Scribblefest workshop this month.

Scientists urged to join grant system reform
Australian scientists can help slash the centuries of research time they collectively waste every year just applying for National Health and Medical Research Institute (NHMRC) funding.

Did you know? Former Queensland Governor (1896-1901) Lord Lamington was the most prolific keeper of pets at Old Government House. His family had three dogs (Torrocks, Bousquir and Ting Gow), a kangaroo, several horses, and birds including cockatoos, magpies and a cassowary that ate whole apples. Old Government House on QUT's Gardens Point Campus is open to the public on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (and normally opens 6 days a week, closed each Saturday).

Events

Now - May 26: Foundation's edge: artists and technology @ QUT Art Museum, Gardens Point campus. www.artmuseum.qut.edu.au (Museum will be closed over 4-day Easter weekend)

April 18: QUT Learning Potential Fund Breakfast with Dr Adam Fraser @ QUT Room ThreeSixty. www.qut.edu.au/alumni (now sold out)

Now - June 16: William Robinson: Insights @ the William Robinson Gallery, Old Government House, QUT Gardens Point. www.ogh.qut.edu.au

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