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- We all have our ‘sneeze signature’, a pattern or style of sneezing that’s unique to us. But where do they come from – and can we change our sneezing ways?
- Many of us are confused about what to look for on the label when buying seafood that's kind to the planet. Luckily, a team from UQ's Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science is here to clear things up with some simple rules of thumb you can use at the supermarket.
- Are you curious about making your diet more sustainable by using local, native ingredients like lemon myrtle and finger lime, but unsure where to start? Adjunct Professor Dale Chapman, founder of the bushfood company My Dilly Bag, shares her top tips and a recipe with Contact.
- Contact asked UQ researcher Dr Alice Hayward (Bachelor of Science '03, Doctor of Philosophy '09) for some top tips on keeping and propagating native houseplants.
- Reflecting on her time at UQ as a geologist undertaking an Australia Awards short course in 2018, Johanna Linus can pinpoint the moment she realised she was in the right place and knew she would be able to make a difference here.
- AI-generated 'art' has penetrated our world. It has won competitions, saturated social media feeds, been showcased on the big screen and found it's way onto gallery walls. But is it real art?
- The University is enhancing its cultural and events offering at St Lucia, to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Mayne Bequest and the Art Museum’s 50th anniversary.
- Ahead of September's World Championships, UQ student Lachie Kennedy shares how he manages it all – and his dreams for Brisbane 2032.
- One of the more controversial ideas from Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Economic Reform Roundtable was a proposed road user tax applying only drivers of electric vehicles. Economist Professor John Quiggin shares his take on how the move will affect Australia’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050 and why all road users should pay the charge.
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- Many of us hesitate to seek help or testing for our hearing. Perhaps you’re afraid you’ll be told to wear hearing aids, and envision the large and bulky hearing aids you might have seen on your grandparents decades ago. What are your options?
- For this edition of UQ Mythbusters, Dr Marlize Bekker and Dr Deirdre Mikkelsen from the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability in the Faculty of Science help us get to the truth about the safety of non-stick cookware, the chemicals involved, and the best practices to ensure your cookware remains safe.
- You might have heard that eating too many eggs will cause high cholesterol, leading to poor health. But is there any truth to it? Our UQ experts unpack the science of eggs so you can crack on with your breakfast.
- The greatest risk factors for developing dementia – age and genetics – are beyond our control. However, studies show many health and lifestyle choices have an impact on our dementia risk.
- The simple steps you can take to prevent mould from becoming a problem in your home.
- It’s back-to-school season around Australia. While many students will be excited to reunite with friends, or have some nerves about the first day, others may feel an overwhelming sense of dread about school.
- This month The Terminator turns 40, and if you are also in your 40s (or 50s), our UQ expert Professor Lauren Ball has a few top tips on checking your heart health.
- UQ Mythbusters is back and we’re digging into the origins of the 10,000-step goal and what science says about its actual benefits, with the help of UQ expert Professor Jeff Coombes.
- Hydration is vital to help our bodies function. So, how should you stay hydrated if you don’t like drinking plain water?
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- From chance encounters to lifelong partnerships, these stories remind us that the university experience transforms our lives in ways that go beyond education.
- Critical care researcher Professor John Fraser and former Alumni Friends president Dr Catherine Lawrence are among members of UQ community recognised in today’s Australia Day honours. UQ graduate and Indigenous rights advocate Professor Megan Davis is one of only 6 Australians to receive the nation’s highest civil honour – the Companion of the Order of Australia.
- The University of Queensland (UQ) has conferred its highest honour on one of UQ’s first Torres Strait Islander graduates along with a highly regarded economist and an acclaimed author.
- We catch up with Professor Heather Zwicker, the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) with specialty research areas that include postcolonial and feminist theories.
- Creating simple, educational and on-trend health content that helps folk to partake in healthier behaviours is what Queensland Health social media team lead, Caitlin Cash, does best.
- Wandering through the vast expanse of India with their sketchbooks in hand, 3 UQ architecture students journeyed through the country together for 40 days, deepening their knowledge of their field and creating unforgettable memories.
- Forty-five years after becoming UQ’s first Aboriginal tutor, Dr Aunt Lilla Watson (Bachelor of Arts ’87) returned for a special naming event of 'Lilla Watson Place' honouring her significant contributions to the University and society.
- From ground-breaking work in health and medicine, to having an impact in the art world and advancing reconciliation, they embody our University’s dedication to the public good.
- UQ alum Paul Hodge on adapting Round the Twist for the stage.
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- The second series of First Nations Classics welcomes 8 more titles to this line-up of iconic Indigenous voices who have shaped this country's literary landscape.
- After almost 4 years on our screens, it could be expected that viewer fatigue would set in and Bridgerton would slowly but surely face declining numbers. As we return to the Bridgerton-verse for season 3, however, there are a few key elements that have drawn viewers back and enticed new viewers to engage as well.
- With the future of music festivals under a cloud following a number of cancellations this year, 'Contact' spoke to UQ alumni and music-industry experts about the ongoing feasibility of live music events.
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- For the first time, a person has been cryopreserved in Australia in the hope of being reanimated in the future. But the process opens a possible legal minefield, according to a UQ expert.
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- In this edition of The Real YouQ, we catch up with UQ alum and Brisbane Lions AFLW star Natalie Grider, fresh off the back of celebrating the club’s second AFLW premiership last month.
- On the surface, Evonne Goolagong’s Australian Open victory in 1974 transcended race and racial politics. Yet, she would later reflect that her stellar career sent a false message that all was okay in Australian racial politics.
- UQ researchers have partnered with NBA champion Patty Mills’ not-for-profit organisation to boost sporting, educational and cultural pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young peoples.
- Brisbane Broncos superstar Pat Carrigan will become the first UQ student or alum to play in an NRL grand final when his side lines up against the Penrith Panthers on Sunday. To celebrate, 'Contact' looks back on Carrigan’s most memorable games of 2023 in this special photo tribute.
- Phoebe Robinson lives 2 very different lives. During the day, she’s a Bachelor of Agribusiness student, gaining hands-on experience at UQ’s Gatton campus. But before that day starts, she’s pushing her body to its limits on the Brisbane River as she edges closer to her goal of representing Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- From humble beginnings to sold-out stadiums, the Matildas are on a meteoric rise to stardom. Find out how superstar Sam Kerr and team are driving the change towards equality in sport – one stunning goal at a time.
- University of Queensland Boat Club (UQBC) representatives have experienced a taste of international rowing after competing in the Trans-Tasman Varsity Challenge this month.
- VIDEO: UQ has been crowned the winner of the UniSport 2023 Indigenous Nationals the first time in the history of the competition.
- The University of Queensland has announced a nationally significant partnership with Paralympics Australia to put Brisbane on track for 2032 glory.
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About Contact magazine
Contact magazine is your pocket guide to navigating our changing world. Landing in email inboxes monthly, with added special editions covering timely topics, our features keep you informed and entertained. Contact brings together the best insights from UQ’s alumni, researchers and community, connecting our global network of ChangeMakers through storytelling.