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- UQ alumni live all around the world and they’re always willing to open their doors and share a little local knowledge. Contact asked alum, Jacob Currie, for his favourite spots in his cherished hometown, Toowoomba. Jacob, an associate at Thomsons, is a proud Aboriginal man with cultural ties to the Mununjali people of Beaudesert and the Butchulla people of K’gari.
- This story celebrates the people who have dared to face the unknown and the century of impact that has been possible as a result – thanks to one generous act.
- Contact asked Associate Professor Johnston what's actually threatening koalas and what everyday people can do to help – we found that there's a surprising amount that ordinary people can do to give these national treasures a fighting chance.
- This year, the F1 racing calendar features 22 Grands Prix around the globe – and this is set to expand to 24 next year, with host cities locked in decades in advance. Leading the negotiation of these long-term, high-stakes deals is UQ alum Louise Young (Bachelor of Arts 2011).
- UQ virologist Professor Kirsty Short spoke to Contact about what Australians should and shouldn't be worried about in the face of the H5N1 avian influenza threat.
- Contact sat down with Associate Professor Stephanie Wyeth from UQ's School of Architecture, Design and Planning to understand the importance of third spaces and how we can find our own – especially with added cost-of-living pressures.
- One of the best ways to bring more joy and colour to your patch is to make it more welcoming to wildlife and insects – helping local fauna to flourish in urban areas as well as the bush.
- Contact busts some myths about what younger workers are really bringing to the table – and where the contemporary workplace is letting them down. Plus, take our poll on Gen Z being unfairly labelled as 'lazy'?
- As the 2026 Commonwealth Games kick off in Glasgow, Contact sat down with 3 elite athletes to uncover what it really takes to compete at the highest level and what their day‑to‑day routines look like behind the scenes.
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- UQ virologist Professor Kirsty Short spoke to Contact about what Australians should and shouldn't be worried about in the face of the H5N1 avian influenza threat.
- Contact sat down with Associate Professor Stephanie Wyeth from UQ's School of Architecture, Design and Planning to understand the importance of third spaces and how we can find our own – especially with added cost-of-living pressures.
- Dr Oliver Rawashdeh, Senior Lecturer in UQ's School of Biomedical Sciences writes for Contact, and explains circadian biology – how the body clock actually works – and the significant social costs and health risks that come with ignoring our bodies' natural rhythms.
- Contact spoke with Dr Martin Schweinberger – Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics – about what the use of so-called dirty words can actually tell us about the people who use them. Plus, vote in our poll: is it ok to swear at work?
- Contact sat down with Professor Vanessa Cobham and Associate Professor Michael Noetel from the School of Psychology to talk about how parents can nurture resilience at home and keep moving forward even when things feel unsteady.
- Injectable peptides are the new anti-ageing trend sweeping the beauty industry. But what’s in them? And are they safe?
- For our ongoing series 'the self-checkout', Contact asked Associate Professor Kirby to help us examine our responses to failure, and find more compassion for ourselves in those difficult moments.
- What does it take to think critically, and why is it a skill we should flex now more than ever? Professor Deborah Brown from UQ’s Critical Thinking Project shares practical steps for strengthening this essential skill.
- Whenever a beautiful sunset rolls in, our Instagram stories tend to fill up with the same horizon. For a moment, it feels like proof that we’re all seeing the world in the same way. But are we?
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- UQ alumni live all around the world and they’re always willing to open their doors and share a little local knowledge. Contact asked alum, Jacob Currie, for his favourite spots in his cherished hometown, Toowoomba. Jacob, an associate at Thomsons, is a proud Aboriginal man with cultural ties to the Mununjali people of Beaudesert and the Butchulla people of K’gari.
- This story celebrates the people who have dared to face the unknown and the century of impact that has been possible as a result – thanks to one generous act.
- This year, the F1 racing calendar features 22 Grands Prix around the globe – and this is set to expand to 24 next year, with host cities locked in decades in advance. Leading the negotiation of these long-term, high-stakes deals is UQ alum Louise Young (Bachelor of Arts 2011).
- One of the best ways to bring more joy and colour to your patch is to make it more welcoming to wildlife and insects – helping local fauna to flourish in urban areas as well as the bush.
- Contact asked Sayuri Hisatomi (Bachelor of Arts 1999) for her favourite spots in Tokyo and her little corner of the nearby Kanagawa Prefecture – come with us for serene bamboo forests and fluffy tamago-kake rice with Mt Fuji as a backdrop.
- Contact spoke with Dr Martin Schweinberger – Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics – about what the use of so-called dirty words can actually tell us about the people who use them. Plus, vote in our poll: is it ok to swear at work?
- The Why? talks to accomplished scholar Emeritus Professor Susan Tett to reflect on the habits, decisions and values that have shaped her life.
- What stories are hiding in your family’s cupboard? Edwina Shaw (author, UQ alum and Creative Writing tutor) details some hints and tips to get you started.
- Contact spoke with Dr Tran on his all-in approach and asked him to reflect on what it means to contribute meaningfully to reconciliation here in Australia.
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- Contact busts some myths about what younger workers are really bringing to the table – and where the contemporary workplace is letting them down. Plus, take our poll on Gen Z being unfairly labelled as 'lazy'?
- After 4 decades as one of Wall Street's most influential dealmakers, Jennifer Nason knows what it takes to position herself in a workplace.
- Knowing where to start with investing can feel overwhelming. To help cut through the noise, Contact asked UQ Business School experts Dr Eric Tan and Dr Natalie Peng to share clear, practical advice you can put into action today.
- Contact asked Dr Anne-Maree O'Rourke from UQ’s School of Business to shine a spotlight on 5 subtle ways brands shape our decisions – and the psychology behind them.
- Being a great manager is not just about knowing the job or having authority. It is about creating the right conditions for people to do their best work.
- At just 21 years of age she launched Be Seen Socials, and 5 years on her social media agency’s success has earned her recognition as one of Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asia. Contact spoke to her about taking the leap into owning her own business, the power of manifesting your goals and how a personal brand could elevate your career.
- Contact spoke with 2 UQ experts to unpack why we seek out music that mirrors our emotions, and how digital platforms are reshaping not just what we hear, but how we express ourselves through music.
- Language shapes how we see, know and share the world – and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it carries tens of thousands of years of knowledge, culture and connection to Country. While communities are reclaiming and revitalising these living Languages, we can all contribute to this effort.
- Sita Sargeant (Bachelor of Arts (Honours) ’21), founder of She Shapes History, shares the remarkable stories of 3 women – and a little of her own – for women's history month.
- Queenslanders court controversy in Emerald Fennell's daring film adaptation. Will lovers of the novel be disappointed? Well, it is "Wuthering Heights" – and it isn’t.
- With Christmas around the corner, Contact asked London resident Nicola Cook (Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Arts ‘19) for her tips on how to get the most out of the city during the festive season.
- For our 2025 Summer Reads list, we've once again turned to some bookish members of our UQ community – including critically acclaimed writers and University of Queensland Press (UQP) publishers – for advice.
- It's been a big year for original horror-thrillers! If you want to catch up on the hype, with a few scares and jolts along the way, here’s a snapshot of movies to check out over the holiday break.
- Dr Matthew Cipa from the School of Communication and Arts sat down with Contact to explore why a shared journey matters – and why coming-of-age stories leave such a lasting impression.
- Since 1993, 49 of these sculpted portraits have looked upon those passing beneath the Great Court’s cloisters – leaving one blank space unadorned. Now, it has finally been filled. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the name and image of a deceased person.
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- This story celebrates the people who have dared to face the unknown and the century of impact that has been possible as a result – thanks to one generous act.
- Contact asked Associate Professor Johnston what's actually threatening koalas and what everyday people can do to help – we found that there's a surprising amount that ordinary people can do to give these national treasures a fighting chance.
- UQ virologist Professor Kirsty Short spoke to Contact about what Australians should and shouldn't be worried about in the face of the H5N1 avian influenza threat.
- Contact asked Dr Anthony Romilio to explain exactly what to do when we come across a rock we think might have a story to tell.
- Injectable peptides are the new anti-ageing trend sweeping the beauty industry. But what’s in them? And are they safe?
- Whenever a beautiful sunset rolls in, our Instagram stories tend to fill up with the same horizon. For a moment, it feels like proof that we’re all seeing the world in the same way. But are we?
- Dr Chris James, a UQ expert in hypersonic aerothermodynamics and planetary entry, explains what astronauts actually experience on re-entry, why this phase is so dangerous and the innovative engineering behind Orion's return to Earth.
- According to UQ drug expert Dr Geraldine Moses, regulatory blind spots and misleading claims mean many supplements deliver little real benefit – wasting consumers' money and potentially impacting their health. She shares her findings with Contact.
- 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.
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- Contact is proud to share Nancy’s story, as told to and unearthed by Dr Stephen Townsend, as part of a major research project underway at UQ's Queensland Centre for Olympic and Paralympic Studies.
- With F1 The Movie released today and an even greater spotlight on this hypermasculine world, we sat down with Dr Garth Stahl, an equity, inclusion and social change researcher at UQ’s School of Education, to explore how these portrayals impact our perception of masculinity.
- At the Olympic Games, 4 is the loneliest number. Missing the medals by one place is one of the toughest experiences of the Games, but 20-year-old Lizzy Dekkers handled that situation with substantial grace in the 200 metres butterfly final.
- What drives a four-time Paralympian and multiple gold medallist to continue to push his body to its limits when he’s already achieved almost everything there is to achieve in swimming?
- Three’s company for UQ Hockey Club stars Tatum Stewart, Claire Colwill and Rebecca Greiner, who will fly the University flag at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- As an Olympian, I used to think mindset was about being harder, tougher, stronger. I used to think it was about eliminating stress and pressure. I used to think it was about setting goals and chasing them. It turns out I was way off.
- UQ exercise physiologist and sport scientist Associate Professor Emma Beckman will head to Paris with Paralympics Australia as part of a small group of experts doing on-the-ground sport intelligence data-gathering.
- Three years after a young Lizzy Dekkers missed the Tokyo Olympic team in the cruellest circumstances, she will arrive at the Paris Games as a leading medal contender in the 200 metres butterfly.
- The honour of opening Australia’s medal tally on the first morning of the Paris 2014 Olympics rests on the impressive shoulders of UQ Alum Maddison Keeney. She will be competing in the synchronised 3-metre springboard diving event on day one of the Games with her synchro sister Anabelle Smith.
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- Language shapes how we see, know and share the world – and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it carries tens of thousands of years of knowledge, culture and connection to Country. While communities are reclaiming and revitalising these living Languages, we can all contribute to this effort.
- Contact spoke with Dr Tran on his all-in approach and asked him to reflect on what it means to contribute meaningfully to reconciliation here in Australia.
- UQ Has a Blak History is an introduction to UQ's history as it relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and communities.
- Contact spoke with Woods about her career journey, her connection to Country through cooking and her advice for incorporating native ingredients into everyday meals.
- Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this story contains images and names of deceased persons. In 1982, Eddie Koiki Mabo and 4 other plaintiffs initiated a legal case that would change Australia forever.
- The first Australian Indigenous woman to complete a university degree, Dr Margaret Valadian AO MBE, has been posthumously honoured with an Honorary Doctorate from UQ. The University will also record the late Dr Valadian’s remarkable contribution with a carving in UQ’s Great Court.
- UQ has secured third place overall at the 2024 UniSport Indigenous Nationals. Watch the video and view all the images.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.