Technology has helped para athletes compete for decades. But it can also create an unfair advantage
Technology has enabled athletes with disabilities to reach incredible heights but it has also introduced new challenges, particularly in ensuring fairness and equity in competition.
2 September 2024
Helping elite athletes adjust to life away from the spotlight
University of Queensland research is supporting elite athletes to adjust to life after retiring from sport.
27 August 2024
°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ alum dives into Olympic history with silver medal
°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ alum Maddison Keeney has won the silver medal in the women’s 3-metre springboard, the first Australian in history to win an individual Olympic medal in a springboard diving event.
12 August 2024
°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ's Gabi Palm and Abby Andrews have helped create a powerful legacy by winning an inaugural Olympic silver medal.
12 August 2024
As Paris prepares to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the sustainability of the event is coming under scrutiny.
26 July 2024
°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ has a range of experts available to comment on the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games – from sports coaching and sports psychology to tourism and marketing.
26 July 2024
°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ's Associate Professor Emma Beckman is headed to the Paris Paralympic Games, as part of a group of experts doing on-the-ground sport intelligence data-gathering.
18 July 2024
A longitudinal study by °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ researchers has found high-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in older adults for up to 5 years.
10 July 2024
°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ is set to help Queensland welcome the world in 2032 with the launching of the Office of 2032 Games Engagement (OGE).
19 June 2024
Nine University of Queensland students and community members are packing their bags after being selected to represent Australia at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
18 June 2024
°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ's ParaSTART program is giving people with high support needs a pathway to high performance sport.
29 April 2024
The 2024 SportsPro Hackathon saw some of °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ’s brightest students work towards creating an innovative solution that could drive sustainable change within the sport events industry.
13 March 2024
Exercise can be a powerful tool to fight depression and should be routinely prescribed as part of treatment plans, according to °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ research.
15 February 2024
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ.
3 January 2024
Gary Osmond, °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ ...
2 January 2024
°ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ researchers have found women can retain the benefits of exercise during their 20s, going on to have better heart health later in life.
15 September 2023
A study led by University of Queensland researchers has found children who regularly participate in sports from an early age will have better long term mental health.
4 September 2023
Brisbane is set to become a hub for Paralympic sport with the announcement of a nationally-significant partnership between °ÄÃÅÆßÐÇͼ and Paralympics Australia.
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