- After almost two years of snap lockdowns, travel bans and restricted freedoms, Australia is meeting the vaccination levels required to finally begin living with the COVID-19 virus. But now one burning question consumes people’s minds: what does ‘living with the virus’ actually mean, and just how ‘free’ will we be in the future?
- There's a resurgence of the great Australian road trip, but it's a new generation of happy campers who are hitting the highway. Contact speaks to the UQ experts about the latest off-track travel trend.
- Exploring the environmental benefits of plant-based eating, plus a UQ dietician shares their top tips for eating green.
- Congratulations to UQ PhD Candidate Sasha Purcell on being named the National NAIDOC 2021 Scholar of the Year for her work connecting her alma mater, The University of Queensland, and the Torres Strait Islands.
- Anna Kelly loves the alchemy of art and science which goes into quality dental care and credits The University of Queensland with providing plenty of support and hands-on experience during her degree.
- His famous drover grandfather could spend a year in the saddle to reach his destination, but Dean Morrison has set his sights on video-chats connecting people in milliseconds.
- How four dictionaries and two grammars of traditional Indigenous languages were co-compiled.
- In this instalment of 'UQ by design', we look at our magnificent museums, located across each campus. The University is home to several museums, of both historical and artistic significance, where you can while away an hour or a day.
- As the global population continues to grow, our farms must produce more than ever. But we also know that human activity – including agriculture – is changing our climate, and we need to take action. So, how can we produce more without further damaging to the planet?
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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.
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