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Bushfire smoke increasingly impacting Queensland city air quality: QUT study
Bushfire smoke is affecting Queensland urban air quality more often and more severely than previously understood, with new QUT-led research revealing bushfire-impacted hours have almost tripled in recent years, increasing health risks for communities.
Biotechnology study options boosted at QUT
Two new biotechnology majors have been introduced by QUT in recognition of its critical role in addressing some of the world's most pressing current and future challenges.
QUT researchers celebrated at Women in Technology Awards
Two researchers and educators from the QUT Faculty of Science have been honoured for their groundbreaking work at the 2026 Women in Technology (WiT) Awards, held Friday night in Brisbane.
Too much emotion in digital marketing reduces sales: QUT research
PhD researcher Sichen Meng has won the QUT 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition with her presentation “More Likes, Fewer Sales: Helping Small Sellers Turn Attention into Purchases”, which found more attention did not equal more sales.
Dolphin-feeding tourism contributes to predicted dolphin decline
Feeding wild dolphins is among the causes of a predicted radical decline in a bottlenose dolphin population off Bunbury, Western Australia, a QUT-led international research team has found.
Dragon Boats and Beats: QUT festival celebrates multiculturalism
The ancient sport of dragon boat racing and Brisbane’s vibrant multicultural community have been celebrated at an action-packed community day hosted by QUT at New Farm on Saturday.