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Contact magazine

Contact magazine
Raising the 'anxious generation': how the news impact kids, and what parents can do
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.
  • Behind the pages of Sister Girl
    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.
  • Contact's top 10
    From world news and expert opinion to feel-good community stories and alumni success, there’s plenty to gain from reading Contact’s 10 most-read stories of 2021.
  • Lifesaving legacy
    After saving millions lives around the world from cervical cancer, the UQ inventors of the HPV vaccine are investing in the next generation of researchers to fuel future discoveries.
  • Stick to your New Year’s resolutions with Alexis Fernandez
    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 by design: popping out of nowhere
    In this instalment of 'UQ by design', we look at some of the interesting pieces that are 'here today, gone tomorrow' – literally popping out of nowhere.
  • Meet UQ's 2021 Honorary Award recipients
    Each year, UQ recognises exceptional individuals in our community through Honorary Awards, including Honorary Doctorates and UQ Fellowships.
  • Three experiments to keep your budding scientists busy these school holidays
    Occupy your curious child’s mind this summer with these easy science experiments from UQ research institutes.
  • Season's eatings
    The silly season is upon us, and in preparation for the celebrations to come, 'Contact' asked members of the UQ community to share their favourite festive recipes and the stories behind them.
  • Listen to your favourite 'Contact' stories
    Listen to the most engaging and inspiring stories from across the UQ community while you're on the go.

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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.