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- 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.
- In our new Contact series, the self-checkout, we asked psychology expert Emeritus Professor Kenneth Pakenham from UQ's School of Psychology to take us on a deep-dive into resilience.
- 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.
- 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 UQ, our educators are the driving force behind every program – we asked our UQ community to pay tribute to an educator who changed their lives for the better.
- 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.
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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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- 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.
- 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.
- After almost a decade at the helm, this edition of marks the last for long-time 'Contact' editor Michael Jones. As he signs off on the "end of an era", Michael looks back on his 10 favourite stories published during his time as editor.
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- 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.