UQ wins UniSport 2023 Indigenous Nationals
Published on: 5 July 2023
- A UQ-led service improving access to technology for people with aphasia is continuing to provide life changing support, thanks to a generous donation from the Campbell family.
- Sleep wrinkles are temporary. But as your skin loses its elasticity as you age, they can set in. Here’s what you can do to minimise the chance of them forming in the first place.
- How many hydration misconceptions are you carrying around along with your designer canteen? We asked Professor Lauren Ball of UQ’s School of Public Health to set the record straight on some well-travelled ‘facts’ about drinking water.
- Meet the UQ scholarship recipient designing a brighter future through higher education.
- 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.
- 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?
- Scientists have discovered the tracks of a 5 metre-long raptor dinosaur, challenging what was previously known about the species’ size range.
- Wellness trends come and go, but some age-old health advice stands the test of time – more than 80 years, in fact. UQ experts fact-check World War II wellness advice.
- We rummaged through the vintage craft books on offer at this year’s UQ Alumni Book Fair and share just how easy and enjoyable crochet can be.
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- When Don Barrett retired from teaching just shy of his 89th birthday in 2018, he was Queensland’s oldest practising teacher. He taught Latin for more than half a century at both high school and university level. But who is Don when he isn't transcribing Latin phrases in history books?
- In this edition of UQ Diaries, we asked the UQ community if they prefer working from home or in the office. Find out what the UQ community had to say.
- UQ Master of Philosophy (MPhil) student and 2022 UQP Writing Mentorship winner Carly-Jay Metcalfe has written a memoir that will leave you breathless. Literally.
- In this edition of The Real YouQ, 'Contact' catches up with audiology research leader and the new Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, Professor Louise Hickson AM.
- In this edition of UQ Diaries, 'Contact' wanted to know what makes you irrationally angry, and boy, did this get the blood boiling! Here's what the UQ community had to say.
- 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.
- This year’s Oscars ceremony will take place on Sunday 10 March and, since almost every individual on the planet has now seen Barbie and Oppenheimer, film critic and UQ alum Matt Toomey thought he would recommend a few of the lesser-known titles that are equally worthy of your attention.
- We're back with another edition of Love at UQ. From bench seats in Forgan Smith, to years spent on Heron Island, join us as we celebrate the special bonds that university life creates.
- Emma Johnson was in the global top 0.5% of Taylor Swift’s listeners in 2023. 'Contact' asked the UQ alum to explain the level of unbridled dedication and devotion Swifties have for the pop icon, why the Era’s Tour means everything, and why being a ‘Swiftie’ will never go out of style.
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- Scientists have discovered the tracks of a 5 metre-long raptor dinosaur, challenging what was previously known about the species’ size range.
- Romance and fantasy have long been bedfellows, but thanks to BookTok, 'romantasy' is trending – online, in bookshops and on bestseller lists.
- The AFL may appoint independent doctors at games to assess players for potential head injuries – can this help the concussion issue?
- Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know about them? Experts explore their rise, impact and potential consequences.
- As global conflicts continue to escalate and questions are raised about Australia's ability to defend itself amid a growing risk of war in the Indo-Pacific region, 'Contact' posed the question to UQ experts: should Australia consider bringing back conscription to boost troop numbers?
- For the latest edition of UQ Mythbusters, 'Contact' asked Dr Sally Mortlock, a Research Fellow at UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience, to help put some of the most persistent myths about endometriosis to bed.
- A nationally representative survey has found 80% of Australians believe preventing catastrophic risks from advanced AI systems should be a global priority on par with pandemics and nuclear war.
- How can you increase your chances at goal-setting success? According to a UQ psychology expert, the missing link is compassion – for self, and even perhaps, for others.
- You might have thought that you’re too young to think about superannuation. Or that as long as your employer is making the mandatory contributions, you’re set for a worry-free retirement. Well, think again. Dr Natalie Peng explains why you should be ‘super’ savvy, no matter what stage of life you’re at.
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- Twenty fours years since the release of the ever-timely book Sister Girl, its author, Dr Jackie Huggins AM FAHA, and editor, Associate Professor Sandra Phillips, reflect on identity and reconciliation ahead of the book’s relaunch this month.
- Read more books, spend less money. Exercise more often, order Uber Eats less regularly. Decrease screen time, increase family time. Whatever your New Year’s resolution is, you’re less than 8 percent likely to stick to it...
- UQ's vision is to become a global leader in disability inclusion. Contact spoke with Accessibility and Learning Support Assistant Manager Leonie Meyn about her job to ensure that all users – whatever their ability – can access the Library’s full range of facilities and resources.
- Exploring the environmental benefits of plant-based eating, plus a UQ dietician shares their top tips for eating green.
- Emeritus Professor Roland 'Roly' Sussex weighs in on Oxford English Dictionary's Word Of The Year or “WOTY” for 2021 – “vax”.
- Meet the innovative UQ lecturer helping students learn business management in less than 60 seconds.
- Meet the UQ lecturer teaching students to develop mobile applications to help those in need.
- Claire Ashman spent 36 years cut off from the outside world in two repressive religious sects, following a strict form of Tridentine Catholicism. It was only by interrogating the status quo that she was able forge a new life for herself and her eight children.
- Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to create a 'Contact' magazine feature article?
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- 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.
- We're back with another edition of Love at UQ. From bench seats in Forgan Smith, to years spent on Heron Island, join us as we celebrate the special bonds that university life creates.
- UQ Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry and leading criminologist and educator Professor Lorraine Mazerolle are among the UQ community recognised with 2024 Australia Day Honours.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- To celebrate 110 years working, learning, researching and engaging in the regions, 'Contact' takes a look back at UQ's rich history across Queensland.
- Cakes, bread rolls and pi: in this instalment of The Real YouQ, 'Contact' speaks to maths lecturer and amateur baker Dr Poh Wah Hillock.
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- The AFL may appoint independent doctors at games to assess players for potential head injuries – can this help the concussion issue?
- Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know about them? Experts explore their rise, impact and potential consequences.
- As global conflicts continue to escalate and questions are raised about Australia's ability to defend itself amid a growing risk of war in the Indo-Pacific region, 'Contact' posed the question to UQ experts: should Australia consider bringing back conscription to boost troop numbers?
- In this edition of UQ Diaries, we asked the UQ community if they prefer working from home or in the office. Find out what the UQ community had to say.
- A nationally representative survey has found 80% of Australians believe preventing catastrophic risks from advanced AI systems should be a global priority on par with pandemics and nuclear war.
- UQ Vice-Chancellor and President's 2024 International Women's Day message.
- How can you increase your chances at goal-setting success? According to a UQ psychology expert, the missing link is compassion – for self, and even perhaps, for others.
- In this edition of The Real YouQ, we catch up with UQ's very own Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Deborah Terry AC, who was named as a Companion of the Order of Australia in this year's Australia Day Honours list and whose tenure as UQ's Vice-Chancellor has been extended for 5 years.
- In this edition of UQ Diaries, 'Contact' wanted to know what makes you irrationally angry, and boy, did this get the blood boiling! Here's what the UQ community had to say.
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- 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.
- For as long as she can remember, Emerald Gaydon has set her eyes on the stars on her quest to become an astronaut. On a recent adventure to the Himalayas, she felt so close she could almost touch them.
- 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.
- UQ alum Brett Clark has put his body and life on the line to complete 7 marathons on 7 continents. Contact spoke to Clark about his dice with frostbite in Antarctica, his narrow escape from injury during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, and the personal motivation driving his quest.
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- The latest UQ Talks panel discuss the fundamentals of why our brains make the decisions they do and offer insights into how to make better choices.
- Meet the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service ranger and UQ graduate walking the Thin Green Line in honour of fallen rangers.
- How does it feel to have no home? What does it look like from ‘outside the inside’? And how do people cope? Engage with how housing instability impacts health and wellbeing, from the point of view of those actually living it in Brisbane, at Health Home Hope – a photographic exhibition on housing instability and health.
- For as long as she can remember, Emerald Gaydon has set her eyes on the stars on her quest to become an astronaut. On a recent adventure to the Himalayas, she felt so close she could almost touch them.
- 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.
- Thanks to a recent gift of several photo albums to the Fryer Library by his widow Nina, Bruce Green's contribution to UQ can be remembered now and into the future.
- 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.
- 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.
- UQ alum Brett Clark has put his body and life on the line to complete 7 marathons on 7 continents. Contact spoke to Clark about his dice with frostbite in Antarctica, his narrow escape from injury during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, and the personal motivation driving his quest.
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