Diversity and Inclusion

A climate resilient crop that could improve health in the Pacific is the focus of a collaboration between scientists at The University of Queensland and the University of the South Pacific (USP).

Australian macadamia growers will benefit from faster access to high-performing tree varieties, thanks to a new Hort Innovation investment into macadamia breeding and evaluation.

University of Queensland crop biotechnologist Dr Karen Massel is one of the state’s 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Award finalists, celebrating her pioneering contributions to science and dedication to public engagement.

Science, skills and collaboration are essential to transforming Africa’s livestock systems for the future, according to scientist, advisor, and farmer Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda.

Several species of invasive weed could become a source of renewable bioenergy, according to University of Queensland research.

A robotic root-sensing system developed at The University of Queensland is opening up new opportunities for more productive agricultural crops.

The University of Queensland has developed 5 new varieties of pigeonpea as a step towards the legume being grown more widely in Australia.

Researchers from China and Australia have agreed to expand scientific research cooperation on reducing emissions in agriculture, after a successful academic symposium at Nanjing University held in May.

A new collaborative laboratory will allow researchers to share expertise between Australia and France to boost wheat yields in the changing climate.

A high-antioxidant fruit created in Queensland could have the potential to boost human brain activity and scientists at The University of Queensland are keen to carry out further research.