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- We catch up with Freja Carmichael (Master of Museum Studies ’14) – a Ngugi woman belonging to the people of Quandamooka, UQ alum, PhD candidate, Curator at UQ Art Museum (UQAM) and avid dark chocolate enjoyer.
- UQ alumni live all around the world, and they’re always willing to open their doors and share a little local knowledge. Contact asked Madeleine Butler (Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management / Bachelor of Arts '20) for an insider’s guide to the alpine hideaway she now calls home.
- UQ Mythbusters asked a genetic epidemiologist and sensory scientist to set us straight on the science of taste and if you can ‘get over’ a strong distaste for certain foods. Are you a picky eater?
- To unpack this complex question, Dr Lemi Baruh from UQ’s Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences sat down with Contact to share his expertise in online surveillance, digital security and privacy.
- 2025 marks the centenary of the remarkable – and controversial – discovery of Australopithecus africanus by Australian anatomist and anthropologist Professor Raymond Dart (BSc 1914, MSc 1916).
- 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.
- Contact caught up with Dr Brooke Devlin to break down why the 3pm slump at work is so common, and how to overcome it without sugar or caffeine.
- More people believe misinformation about electric vehicles than disagree with it and even EV owners tend to believe the myths.
- 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.
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- 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?
- UQ Mythbusters is here to arm you with all the info you need to keep yourself – and your family – safe through the sunny months, while dispelling some common skin protection misconceptions.
- We’re holding our nose and peeling back the wrapper on some classic furphies about what you should and shouldn’t do when preparing food in the kitchen.
- Whether struggling to get in the zone at work or reading the same sentence of a book 20 times, all of us have experienced frustration at our inability to focus. UQ's expert on the science of concentration busts some myths and shares some tips.
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- As voters get ready to head to the polls for the Queensland state elections, how will the major parties plan to address the housing and rental crisis, and what policies need to be implemented urgently?
- The Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and many other political leaders want to ban young Australians from social media until they turn 16. Is that a good idea or a regressive move that distracts us from the more important task of building forms of social media that enable young people to flourish?
- As the next Queensland election approaches, both major parties have promised to ‘crack down’ on youth crime. But while Queensland currently locks up more children than any other state, is putting children in detention a viable solution and does it reduce the rates of re-offending? UQ experts explain.
- Is it possible to end a contract to purchase or sell a house simply because you’ve changed your mind?
- While a lot of profit stands to be made from alcohol and liquor licensing fees, we can’t ignore the harm it poses to young people.
- An expert in business and information technology is among members of The University of Queensland community named in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List.
- Recent high-profile incidents of gender-based violence have once again raised calls for the issue to be treated as a national crisis. So, as tens of thousands of Australians rallied in cities and towns across the country, 'Contact' asked UQ experts: what can actually be done to end gendered violence?
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- In this edition, we catch up with the Executive Dean of the newly established Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS), Professor Danny Liew.
- At The University of Queensland (UQ), we are proud to support and amplify the voices of women who are breaking barriers, reshaping policies and igniting movements that are transforming the world.
- We spoke to 2 alumni who are striving to improve food products and processes to ensure they are safe, high-quality, and nutritious – and to help sort out which biscuit is the best biscuit.
- While our favourite heroines of the rom com genre are lauded for their relatable flaws, there's one thing missing from the genre in Australian publishing, according to UQ expert and author Dr Melanie Saward.
- 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.
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- We asked some of the leaders of our community – our past UQ Alumni Award winners – to share the advice they would give to their younger selves.
- Gendered pronouns have become a contested part of language since we became more aware of the effects pronoun usage have on transgender and non-binary people. Different languages have different solutions.
- Drama students are taking the stage at the revitalised Avalon Theatre, more than a century after construction of the original building in St Lucia. Following an 18-month refurbishment, the iconic theatre has reopened as a unique teaching and performance space for UQ.
- 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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- Hydration is vital to help our bodies function. So, how should you stay hydrated if you don’t like drinking plain water?
- UQ Mythbusters is here to arm you with all the info you need to keep yourself – and your family – safe through the sunny months, while dispelling some common skin protection misconceptions.
- We’re holding our nose and peeling back the wrapper on some classic furphies about what you should and shouldn’t do when preparing food in the kitchen.
- UQ Mythbusters gives you expert advice on what to do to stay safe when being swooped by a bird – and how to avoid being swooped altogether.
- A new facility at UQ is set to provide Australian researchers with cancer vaccines tailored to individual patients.
- It’s hard to know where to begin when it comes to cutting through the nonsense and understanding the science around sugar intake. So, 'Contact' called on a UQ expert who knows her glucose from her fructose: Professor Sarah McNaughton.
- University of Queensland PhD student Amy Zhao has discovered that we are attracted to people who look like ourselves.
- 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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- Sports media pioneer Louise Evans is getting ready to travel to Paris to cover her 7th Olympic Games. She spoke to 'Contact' ahead of departure about her experiences and highlights while reporting on global sporting events.
- UQ has secured third place overall at the 2024 UniSport Indigenous Nationals. Watch the video and view all the images.
- Jack Ireland knows how much it hurts to miss out on Paralympic selection. After failing to qualify for Tokyo in 2021, Ireland has since used that disappointment as motivation and will make his Paralympic debut in Paris, where he will line up in the S14 200m freestyle.
- UQ is set to help Queensland welcome the world in 2032 with the launching of the Office of 2032 Games Engagement. Influential sporting, government and industry leaders attended the event, where a special panel discussed the road to 2032, UQ’s commitment to supporting the delivery of a successful Games and the lasting legacy that large sporting events leave behind.
- 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.
- For decades, some sports have fostered a win-at-all-costs culture, with concussion often an afterthought. But there are signs that attitude is changing.
- The AFL may appoint independent doctors at games to assess players for potential head injuries – can this help the concussion issue?
- As the UQ Hockey Club prepares to celebrate 100 years of men’s hockey at UQ, Division 1 women’s captain and Queensland and Australian representative Morgan Gallagher caught up with club legend and Hockey Australia Hall of Famer Don McWatters to reflect on the club’s proud history.
- UQ Cricket Club players will get to follow in their heroes’ footsteps this year when the club embarks on a tour of India – its first international tour in 3 decades.
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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.