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A young school rugby player has become the first participant in a study which could help improve the sport.

Colin Illingworth’s passion for learning and education will fuel the next generation of inquisitive minds after his estate bequeathed more than $310,000 to the Queensland Brain Institute.

What a busy and productive year 2022 has been! On behalf of everyone here at the Queensland Brain Institute, I would like to thank you for your support and extend our best wishes to you and your loved ones this festive season. 

Concussion doesn't discriminate against age or sporting ability. Just ask talented rugby player Tom Robinson.

PhD student Abigail Shaughnessy is following her two career passions: the ocean and education.

Stress is part and parcel of modern life but prolonged stress and overwhelming or traumatic events can negatively impact our health, including COVID.

Since we opened in 2012, we have made pioneering discoveries that have the potential to drive treatments and interventions for dementia.

Ever wondered what it's like to work at the cutting edge of dementia research? Hear from some of our top researchers and clinicians who dedicate their careers to improving the lives of people living with dementia. They're part of our Clem Jones Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research (CJCADR) located at the University of Queensland.

We reflect on the legacy inspired by Dr Clem Jones AO.

A group of trekkers will walk the Bay of Fires and Freycinet to raise funds for the Alastair Rushworth PhD Scholarship Fund.

An extra year of education looms for some children in Australia but it depends on the availability of a thriving workforce.

Nyakuoy Yak was born fleeing her birthland - now she's found a home in science.

There's an ANZAC and his group of mates we would particularly like you to remember.

Dr Kerry Dowsett’s curiosity about how the brain functions has led him to leave a lasting gift in his will to the Queensland Brain Institute.

Max McChlery’s first love is boxing, but he recognises that contact sport comes with the risk of brain injury.