News for 'University of Queensland'

NEP Opens Doors For Foreign Universities

NEP Opens Doors For Foreign Universities

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'We are receiving a steady stream of interest from well-established foreign universities.'

Indian students flock to Queensland

Indian students flock to Queensland

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Nipah is back, should you be worried?

Nipah is back, should you be worried?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research was in talks with the Serum Institute of India for local manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies (MABs). However, it did not take off, as the volume was much less in India.

Adani defends Queensland mine project in court

Adani defends Queensland mine project in court

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Coast and Country challenged Adani's plans to build biggest mine in the Galilee Basin.

A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

A Breakthrough In Nipah Virus Research

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

This will also help test the effectiveness of preventing the entry of Nipah in target cells.

Miss Universe 2018 is a stunner

Miss Universe 2018 is a stunner

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Meet the stunning Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.

Govt in talks with SII for Nipah antibody, may put imports on hold

Govt in talks with SII for Nipah antibody, may put imports on hold

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Given the recurring outbreaks in the last five years, the government is considering domestic manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies for treating Nipah virus infections and is in talks with Serum Institute of India, report Shine Jacob and Sohini Das.

SEE: Warner, Gilly thank Indian students for selfless work

SEE: Warner, Gilly thank Indian students for selfless work

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

In a short video, Warner thanked Queensland-based Indian student, Shreyas Sheth.

Study reveals how COVID-19 damages heart

Study reveals how COVID-19 damages heart

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

The researchers noted that while COVID-19 and influenza are both severe respiratory viruses, they appeared to affect cardiac tissue very differently.

Recent evidence points to natural origin of Covid: Report

Recent evidence points to natural origin of Covid: Report

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The same team of scientists had last year dismissed the lab leak idea as a conspiracy theory in a report also published in The Lancet.

Modi Down Under: PM takes a selfie with students

Modi Down Under: PM takes a selfie with students

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

After arriving in Brisbane, Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students at Queensland University of Technology.

Bird flu virus decoded!

Bird flu virus decoded!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

A technique to 'crack-the-code' of the deadly H5N1 avian influenza virus had been developed by a team of researchers, led by Professor Mark von Itzstein at Griffith University Institute for Glycomics, Queensland, in collaboration with the Hong Kong University-Institute, said ScienceDaily.

Laptops, iPods for student referrals in Australia

Laptops, iPods for student referrals in Australia

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

A leading Australian university is offering iPods, laptops and even airfare for recruiting fellow pupils from overseas.

Want to study in Australia?

Want to study in Australia?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

Attend the Australia Roadshow 2005 for information on further studies in Australia.

Applying for a student visa to Australia? Read this!

Applying for a student visa to Australia? Read this!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Counsellor Suchitra Surve of Growth Centre offers a lowdown on the essentials you will require before applying for a student visa to Australia. Read on.

Scientists identify 6 potential drugs for COVID-19

Scientists identify 6 potential drugs for COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Researchers said compounds that are already along the pipeline to drug discovery are preferred, as they can be further tested as antivirals at an accelerated rate compared to new drug leads that would have to go through this process from scratch.

Bachchan turns down Australian doctorate

Bachchan turns down Australian doctorate

Rediff.com30 May 2009

Actor Amitabh Bachchan has reacted to racial attacks on Indian students in Australia by rejecting an honourary doctorate offered to him by an Australian university.The Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, had offered the 66-year-old veteran a doctorate for his contribution to the world of entertainment and Bachchan had earlier accepted the title. "I have been witnessing, with great dismay and shock, the recent violent attacks on Indian students," wrote Bachchan.

Spotted: Kasprowicz in Brisbane

Spotted: Kasprowicz in Brisbane

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Reader Ajay Panwar met former Australian fast bowler Michael Kasprowicz at the University of Queensland.

Sikh group lodges criminal complaint against Big B in Australia

Sikh group lodges criminal complaint against Big B in Australia

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

A US-based Sikh human rights group has lodged a criminal complaint against megastar Amitabh Bachchan with authorities in Australia, for his alleged role in the 1984 Sikh riots.

Border to play in India

Border to play in India

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

How quitting Facebook can help reduce stress

How quitting Facebook can help reduce stress

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

According to a study, abstaining from Facebook activity makes your stress hormone drop.

Why most young women are unhappy with their sex lives

Why most young women are unhappy with their sex lives

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Sexual self-image dysfunction was associated with being overweight, obese, living together with partner, not married, married and breastfeeding.

Bridge repair? A nano sensor to alert

Bridge repair? A nano sensor to alert

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Researchers have discovered a new nanocomposite sensor, which they claim could well warn when infrastructure like bridges and aircraft needs repairing.

Women better at firing than making money

Women better at firing than making money

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Daniel Ferreira of the London School of Economics, and Renee Adams, of the University of Queensland, found that while companies with more women on their boards tend to have better corporate governance, they are less profitable.

'Safety, efficacy main concerns with Russia's COVID-19 vaccine'

'Safety, efficacy main concerns with Russia's COVID-19 vaccine'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Nobel laureate Peter Doherty says his 'big worry' is there could be refusals for other vaccines if doubts over its safety turn out to be true.

A mango a day may keep diabetes at bay

A mango a day may keep diabetes at bay

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Some mango components act on the same pathways that diabetes and cholesterol drugs target.

Computer printers as harmful as cigarettes

Computer printers as harmful as cigarettes

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

After an investigation, researchers from Queensland University of Technology have revealed that some laser printers emit potentially dangerous levels of tiny toner-like materials in the air which could harm one's lungs.

Selfies, Koalas and hugs: Modi's Down Under visit

Selfies, Koalas and hugs: Modi's Down Under visit

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Selfies, Koalas and hugs: Modi's Down Under visit

Modern science can't unravel the pyramids

Modern science can't unravel the pyramids

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

The have been unable to solve one of ancient history's oldest mysteries, whether the pyramids in Egypt had anything to do with planetary positions.

Want to lose weight? Believe in yourself

Want to lose weight? Believe in yourself

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology have carried out the study and found that self-efficacy has a strong influence on a woman's decision to do more exercise or eat more healthily. "Self efficacy is our belief that we can produce the result we want to produce, so a person with high dietary self-efficacy believes they can eat healthily no matter what -- even when bored, upset, tired, on holiday or at a party." "

PM Modi shown India map without Kashmir at Aus varsity event

PM Modi shown India map without Kashmir at Aus varsity event

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Queensland University of Technology, the Indian map displayed there had Kashmir missing from it, prompting a strong protest by Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh.

E-waste can produce more gold than mining!

E-waste can produce more gold than mining!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'If unchecked, by 2017, the global volume of discarded e-waste will weigh almost equivalent to 200 Empire State buildings.'

Gold Coast Diary: Mauritius delegate charged with sexual assault

Gold Coast Diary: Mauritius delegate charged with sexual assault

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

An athlete at the Commonwealth Games is in a 'serious' condition at a Gold Coast hospital after contracting malaria, organisers said on Friday.

Detecting cancer

Detecting cancer

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

It isn't one disease. It can attack different organs and there are very significant differences in the treatment modes for each.

Modi has 25 mn Facebook fans, 8 mn Twitter followers

Modi has 25 mn Facebook fans, 8 mn Twitter followers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

US President Barack Obama leads the popularity chart with over 43 million followers, followed by the Pope Francis, who is followed by over 14 million people on social site Twitter.

Life of Pi revolves around next-gen cloud services

Life of Pi revolves around next-gen cloud services

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Hyderabad-based Pi Datacenters wants to be the first destination of choice for enterprises in data and cloud services.

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Rajneesh Gupta gives us a list of noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

How Brand Adani plans to go for an image change

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Under political fire and ecologists' ire, the group hires Suhel Seth, who will work closely with the promoters and the social media, corporate communications and external public relations team.

'Smart' cars at greater risk of being hacked

'Smart' cars at greater risk of being hacked

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Rakotonirainy said it was vital for car makers, government and road safety experts to turn their attention to this global security threat.

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

In an online chat, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shared career advice with readers.