Arts for smart's sake
Published on: 17 June 2021
- Most teachers would count themselves lucky if students paid attention to every minor detail in class. For former high school teacher Adam Delroy, a blunt warning from an observant student may have saved his life.
- 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.
- How do you take care of your tattooed skin? Here’s what you need to know about sunburn, sweating and fading.
- This year marks the 10th anniversary of InspireU, which brings Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students from across the state to UQ's St Lucia campus in Brisbane for week-long camps. 'Contact' asked previous InspireU participants about their experiences, and how the program has impacted their lives.
- To set you up for a sensational summer of reading, the 'Contact' team has compiled our first ever Summer Reads list – a line-up of some of our favourite recently released books, all of which have a UQ connection.
- In this edition of UQ Diaries, 'Contact' wanted to know if your family has any weird or unique holiday traditions. Here's what the UQ community had to say.
- The University of Queensland has recognised renowned ballet dancer and author, Li Cunxin AO, and pioneering chemical engineer, Katherine Hirschfeld AM, with Honorary Doctorates during UQ’s 2023 end-of-year graduations.
- From 'Barbie' to 'Bluey' to arguments over daylight saving, take a look back at the year that was as 'Contact' revisits the top 10 most-read articles of 2023.
- A healthy diet in line with the Australian Dietary Guidelines is cheaper than an unhealthy diet. Switching could save $160 off a family of four’s fortnightly shopping bill.
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- Biologist Dr Wilma Hart explains how growing cocoa to make chocolate is having a negative impact on the world's environment and that African farmers are living below the poverty line to produce it.
- Researchers at UQ have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological symptoms.
- UQ researchers have shown for the first time that some of the world’s most painful ant stings target nerves, like snake and scorpion venom.
- Australia’s housing crisis is no secret. What many people don’t realise is that there’s another, less visible housing crisis. Australia’s urban cemeteries are running out of space to house the dead.
- With the boom of technology like the metaverse, AI, and virtual reality, 'Contact' wanted to know what impact these technologies could have on the world’s sustainability goals.
- Infectious diseases and microbiology expert, Associate Professor Paul Griffin, breaks down everything you need to know about the 2023 flu vaccine.
- Professor Coral Gartner, from UQ's School of Public Health, analyses the potential effectiveness of the latest government vaping regulations and what the crackdown means for recreational vapers.
- Did you know there are over 20,700 different bee species in the world? UQ’s resident bee expert Dr Tobias Smith shares his top 7 most interesting facts about bees to help inform the public about the role the hard-working pollinators play in our delicate ecosystem.
- The current public debate about housing is focused on “silver bullet” solutions. What is needed is a comprehensive package of bold interventions, coordinated between all levels of government and the private sector.
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- For anyone who would accept an incorrect food order over raising it with the wait staff – this article is for you.
- One of the best ways to meaningfully contribute towards Reconciliation and justice for Indigenous peoples is to educate yourself, particularly by reading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors.
- Watch the video about Francis Nona to learn about how he is using the power of education as a tool to close the health gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
- Two Indigenous brothers set to study medicine at UQ will draw on their cultural knowledge and life experiences with one shared goal – improving health outcomes in their communities.
- UQ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Deborah Terry AO urges everyone to choose to challenge the status quo as we celebrate International Women's Day.
- Listen to or read a selection of stories from inspirational UQ women, and learn about some of the many UQ initiatives that support women's progress in their professional and personal lives.
- Signs of inclusion as UQ student Jamie Howell named AFLW Premiership Cup Ambassador.
- The benefits of mentoring are indisputable – from increasing confidence and providing perspective to creating opportunities and building networks.
- As UQ’s Chief Student Entrepreneur and successful founder, Rachael Dagge is no stranger to launching startups.
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- What's the story behind the hundreds of thousands of books donated to UQ Alumni Book Fair each year? Did the previous reader enjoy it the way you did. Did they like the same characters and did they lend it to a loved one? Follow the incredible journey of a donated book.
- As UQ prepares for the annual Alumni Book Fair and Rare Book Auction, 'Contact' stumbled upon some centuries-old cookbooks and decided to recreate some classic recipes. Do these delicacies still hold up today? We’ve got the scoop.
- The Queensland Government and The University of Queensland have each committed $44 million funding to establish a world-leading Paralympic Centre of Excellence at UQ’s St Lucia campus.
- Gloria, a beloved pet green tree python, bit off more than she could chew and ingested a puppy pee pad along with her dinner. Luckily, her owners noticed something was amiss, and took the snake to the UQ VETS clinic at Gatton for treatment.
- 8 March is International Women's Day and UQ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Deborah Terry AO explains that innovations linked to digitisation and automation have the potential to exacerbate existing inequalities and reinforce systems of discriminatory practices.
- Welcome to Love at UQ – our annual celebration of all the connections that university life brings. This Valentine's Day, Contact is sharing the stories of alumni who came to UQ for an education and found love as well.
- The century-old Avalon Theatre building is soon to be refurbished to reclaim its rightful place in UQ's cultural heritage.
- 'Contact' checks in with Marcie the greyhound after her successful adoption from the UQ VETS Clinical Studies Centre and learns how you can help 'suppawt' the next generation of veterinary professionals.
- A team of UQ students and alumni are on a mission to launch Australia into space by building a scalable and zero-emissions rocket engine that doesn’t cost the Earth – all with the help of 3D printing.
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- The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept interest rates on hold this month at 4.1%. But any reprieve could be short lived with the RBA Governor Philip Lowe warning more rate hikes could be coming. Is this in the best interests of the country when many Australians are already feeling the pinch?
- Many jobs that were prevalent in 2013 have become obsolete, while new and exciting career opportunities have emerged. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering 'what do I actually want to do with my life?', here are 10 unconventional careers that you may not have considered.
- UQ alum and private wealth adviser Shayne Sommer covers some of the foundational steps to consider when investing for the first time.
- From IV treatments to immunity bombs and ice baths, it seems our social media and newsfeeds are flooded with alternative treatments to boost our immune systems – often endorsed by celebrities and other influencers. But should we be placing our trust in these alternative treatments, and what impact are they actually having on our health?
- The Vision Pro is the first new product category Apple has introduced since the Apple Watch in 2014. It marks the company’s foray into spatial computing. Analysts, markets and consumers have been quick to react – and not all positively.
- Claims the US government has secretly retrieved crashed alien spacecraft and their non-human occupants are hardly new. Now, however, journalists Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal have injected fresh vigour into these ageing claims – apparently with the Pentagon’s approval.
- Australia’s housing crisis is no secret. What many people don’t realise is that there’s another, less visible housing crisis. Australia’s urban cemeteries are running out of space to house the dead.
- With the boom of technology like the metaverse, AI, and virtual reality, 'Contact' wanted to know what impact these technologies could have on the world’s sustainability goals.
- UQ alum Inga Doak (Bachelor of Applied Science, ’98), The Royal Mint’s first ever Head of Sustainability, talks about the future of cash, the Mint’s world-first gold recycling breakthrough, and what it was like to work at The Royal Mint during the transition to a new monarch.
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- Join 'Contact' each month as we take you on a virtual guided tour, providing a brief overview of UQ's design pieces and where you can find them. This month, we take a look at the marvellous murals on the walls of particular buildings.
- From living with baboons in Ethiopia to surviving an encounter with polar bears in Canada. Find out how a chance meeting with Sir David Attenborough forever changed the life of UQ science graduate Dr Chadden Hunter.
- Join 'Contact' each month as we take you on a virtual guided tour, providing a brief overview of UQ's design pieces and where you can find them. This month, we take a look at the sandstone carvings 'hiding in plain sight' around the Great Court at UQ St Lucia.
- At a time when the world is facing more uncertainty than ever, Contact stepped into the studio with professional artist and UQ PhD student Georgina Hooper to reflect on her mindful art practice and ask how to use art for enlightenment.
- Join 'Contact' each month as we take you on a virtual guided tour, providing a brief overview of UQ's design pieces and where you can find them. This month, we take a look at the sentinel statues dotted across the campuses to honour significant people in history.
- VIDEO: 'Contact' speaks to UQ Archivist Bruce Ibsen about his role in finding missing names from UQ Roll of Honour plaques and why it’s important to always remember the sacrifices made by soldiers who had so much to live for.
- Join 'Contact' each month as we take you on a virtual guided tour, providing a brief overview of UQ's design pieces and where you can find them. This month, we take a look at what a load of bull exists at the University!
- Representatives of the UQ Senate, staff and students gathered at short notice in March 1954 to catch a glimpse of Prince Philip, as the Duke of Edinburgh made a whirlwind tour of the St Lucia campus.
- Professor Kim Wilkins has always been happiest when immersed in a good story. Watch the video to find out how she starred in her own story of self-discovery and success.
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